Herrera Library
October 10/09/2009
 
Almost every class in the school is visiting the library once a week to check out books.  The library circulated over 2000 books in the month of September which is great because the library was closed for a week for book fair. 

The PreK enjoyed Story Book Opera.  A teacher told me that they respond to questions now in song.

Snakes in the Library is coming up.  This will be an exciting educational experience for all the 2nd graders. 

Read for the Record was a success at Herrera.  We had may wonderful guest readers. 
Thank you:
Mr. Lara, City of Houston
Mrs. Lara, UHD
Mr. Rodriguez, HPD
Ms. Watson
Ms. Maese
Mrs. Salinas
 
September News 09/18/2009
 
The book fair was a success.  I would like to thank everyone who participated in the book fair, especially the parent volunteers. 

Friday, September 25th is HISD Millionaire Club Day.  Students who read at least 5 books over the summer will be able to wear their Millionaire Club T-shirt.

PreK and K classes will have guest readers on October 8th, Read for the Record Day, read The Very Hungry Catepillar read to them.  If you would like to volunteer to be a guest reader that day, please contact Ms. Flores in the library. 

Upcoming Events:

Story Book Opera
PreK students will have a reader from the Houston Grand Opera read Opera Cat to them Monday, October 5th in the library.

Snakes in the Library
2nd grade students learn about snakes in their classroom.  They will now be able to have a hands on experience too.  The Texas Snake Man will visit the library and bring native (nonpiosonous) Texas snakes in aquariums.  He will educate students about snake safety in Texas.
 
 
This has been a great first day back.  I have enjoyed welcoming many returning students and enjoyed meeting new students.   Teachers have already started scheduling their classes for library time. 

The library will be open in the mornings for parents to view the morning broadcast in the library. 

Next week will be our first book fair of the year and I look forward to seeing everyone in the library. 

Millionaire Club book lists and documentation is due to teachers by September 7th. 

Name That Book Club will be held with the after school program on Thursdays.  It is open for 3rd - 5th graders.  Please contact Ms. Gurley if you are interested in participating in the after school program. 
 
December Begins 12/01/2008
 

We have a lot of events scheduled at Herrera in the next three weeks.  There is a new SMART board in the library. Students have already started using it with our daily lessons.  Also, I did place a library book order.  Hopefully we will have the new books before the Winter Break so students can enjoy them over the holidays.  I did order new sets of Goosebumps and Captain Underpants in English and Spanish. 

 
November 11/20/2008
 

November has been a busy month.  We held the school wide mock election and the book fair.  I have enjoyed working with all of the teachers and parents to coordinate these two events.  The book fair was successful and our next one is already scheduled for the second week of February.  Please make sure your child checks out enough books for the Thanksgiving Break.  Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving