SMS Library Resources

School Library Month is a time dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the importance of school libraries and the essential role they play in education. School libraries serve as safe and welcoming environments where students can explore their interests, conduct research, collaborate on projects & develop critical thinking skills. From fostering a love for reading & supporting academic success to providing resources for students and teachers, the library is the place to be!

We have some fun library events happening this month to celebrate! Check out the details below!

All library books are due May 8th! If you have a clear account on May 8th, you qualify to enter to win a basket of Needohs and squishies!

A clear library account means:

1. No books owed to Summers or any RCISD campus.
2. No fines for lost or damaged books owed to Summers or any RCISD campus.

If you have books that belong to another campus, bring them to Mrs. Duke & she will get them to their correct library. If you owe replacement fines for a lost or damaged Summers book, the link to pay for that is below. If you owe replacement fines for a lost or damaged book at another RCISD campus, email katy.duke@rcisd.org to get that schools payment link.

The link to enter to win a basket (12 baskets=12 winners), opens May 8th. Winners are announced May 14th (6th period - pick up basket at dismissal).

This month we are challenging students to work hard and stay determined. We are partnering with you to acknowledge your child’s achievement of goals- big and small! By helping your child develop perseverance now, you can prepare them to learn from their future failures and work hard to achieve future successes. This month, look for opportunities to teach and model the power of perseverance! Click here to learn more!

The 26-27 invitation process for the National Junior Honor Society is in full swing! Students who qualified received their 'invitation to apply' letter the week of March 30th.

How do you qualify? Eligibility is based on a 90% cumulative average in ELAR, History, Math, and Science. This is calculated by averaging the Semester 1 grade with the Quarter 3 grade.

In addition to academics, we celebrate students who demonstrate the four pillars: Leadership, Service, Character, and Citizenship.

Mark your calendars with the due dates & email katy.duke@rcisd.org with any questions.

There are no fines for late books. Payment for lost or damaged library books goes through this link (no cash or checks).

If you owe books or a fine to another RCISD campus, email katy.duke@rcisd.org and she can get that campuses My School Bucks library payment link for you. If you have the books, you can return those to Mrs. Duke & she will send them to the correct RCISD campus.

• April CKH Focus: Perseverance
• April is School Library Month!
• April is Poetry Month! Stop by the library for the Haiku Book Clue challenge for a chance to win Minga points, book vending machine tokens & a Needoh Nice Cube!
• April 4th: National School Librarian Day
• May 8th: All Library Books Due!
• May 8th: Is you account clear! Check the library Google Classroom for the link to win a basket of Needohs & Squishies!
• May 14th: Needoh & Squishy Basket Winners Announced!

Bobby Summers Middle School

Librarian / Webmaster / NJHS Sponsor

Email: katy.duke@rcisd.org
Facebook: facebook.com/rcisdlibrary