Check It Out!

Dear Stinson Community,

October is here, and it's one of my favorite months to be in the library! As the weather cools, it's the perfect time to grab a great book and get cozy. Inside this special October edition of "Check It Out!", you'll find all the details on the exciting events and contests happening this month at the Stinson Middle School Library.

I hope to see you in the library this month!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Stafford

September was an exciting and meaningful month in the library! Our Skyhawks completed a moving school-wide project inspired by the story of the Survivor Tree. In collaboration with our art teacher, Mrs. Cotter, students created a beautiful display tree filled with leaves bearing handwritten messages of hope, peace, and resilience to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This heartwarming tribute now stands proudly near the library entrance, and we invite everyone to stop by and read our students' uplifting words.

ELA students discovered their "Genre Personalities," learning to navigate the library catalog to match books to their unique reading tastes. Meanwhile, ELD classes launched a year-long adventure titled "Biblioteca Buenísima," where they will collect badges on interactive library maps as they tackle literacy challenges. Rounding out the month, Spanish classes took virtual field trips across Spanish-speaking nations to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the inspiring contributions of Latinx musicians, athletes, leaders, and trailblazers.

Makerspace Club created pixel art using Perler beads, Book Club began reading the 20 books needed to compete at the NISD Battle of the Books in March, and Pokemon Club made its Stinson debut with 30 members!

We are looking forward to the next chapter! Come visit the library soon to see what's new in October!

Click the button below to see what is currently scheduled in the library. Teachers are invited to contact Mrs. Stafford to schedule a library visit.

Creepy Cafe will take place in the library on October 30 during all lunches! Earn a ticket to participate by writing a spooky story. Click the image above for rules and information. All entries are due NO LATER THAN October 16.

October is the perfect time to fall into a scary book! Click the picture below for a slideshow with book talks and trailers for each day of the month!

All Stinson patrons, including faculty, staff, and students, have access to COMICS PLUS. To access Comics Plus, simply click on the icon in your portal. If you do not have the icon in your portal, please let me know!

With Comics Plus readers have unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from popular publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Europe Comics, Fantagraphics, Humanoids, Image Comics, Kodansha, Lerner, Manga Classics, Papercutz, Tokyopop, TOON Books, UDON Entertainment, Yen Press, and dozens more.

No holds, wait lists, or monthly borrowing limits!

Remember, you must have a permission slip to participate in a club. Please see Mrs. Stafford if you are interested in checking out Book Club, Pokemon Club, or Makerspace Club. All meetings will take place at 8:00 a.m. in the library.

Book Club: October 1, 15, 29

Pokemon Club: October 7, 21

Makerspace Club: October 14

My goal is to provide a safe and inviting space for students and staff to collaborate, communicate, and investigate. Your feedback is important! Use the link below to submit a compliment or a suggestion.

On October 13 we observe Indigenous Peoples' Day. Stop by the library to see our display "Voices of the First Nations: Books by Native American authors with Native American characters" and check out one of the books! You can also browse the books by clicking the picture below, place one of them on hold, watch the book trailers, or read the ebook! To find out more about the shift from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day watch this short video from Discovery Education or click the link below to watch it (You must be logged into your NISD portal first, to be able to view it!).

Library Palooza (That Author Thing!) will take place at Brandeis HS on February 27, 2027,

10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Check the Library Palooza website for details!

Be sure to check out your Library course tile in Schoology! Inside you will find links to all of our monthly promotions & contests, weekly book talks and trailers, as well as information about digital resources, password, and research help!

Contact/Follow Me:

📩laura.stafford@nisd.net

13200 Skyhawk Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78249

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NISDStinsonLib