Wolf Pack Library News

Our second six weeks in the library has been filled with curiosity, creativity, and new discoveries! Our students have continued building their library skills while exploring new ideas through stories, hands-on challenges, and engaging learning activities. From strengthening their knowledge to putting their imaginations and problem-solving skills to work, students have had plenty of opportunities to learn, create, and have fun. Here’s a look at some of the exciting things we’ve been working on in the library!

• Sora and Capstone online reading platforms
• Destiny library catalog system
• digital citizenship
• social and emotional skills such as listening and managing big feelings
• 3D printing
• makerspace
• life cycles
• flashlight reading

In September, our 2nd and 3rd graders began our Caterpillar Condos Project, where students explored the life cycle of a butterfly through an up-close look at two live monarchs! Students watched in amazement as our caterpillars transformed into butterflies. Once they were ready, we tagged and released them to begin their incredible migration journey.

Monarch butterflies are now traveling south, some from as far north as Canada, toward their wintering grounds in Mexico. After spending the winter there, the next generation will begin the journey north, continuing this remarkable cycle.

We’re hopeful that our butterfly tracking information will help us learn whether our two monarchs successfully made it to Mexico!

One of our favorite fall traditions is back in the library! Through our Pumpkin Jack lesson, students observe the life cycle of a pumpkin over time. This experience helps bring science concepts to life while reinforcing what students are learning in the classroom.

Our annual Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest was a big hit! We had so many creative entries, and it was hard to pick just one winner from each grade level. After carefully admiring each pumpkin and reviewing the required writing prompt that accompanied each entry, we are excited to announce this year’s winners:

Pre-K: Evelynn Munoz Guerrero

Kinder: Zoibella Pineda

1st grade: Mariana Sanchez Moreno

2nd grade: Riley Bennett

3rd grade: Anaiah Garcia

4th grade: Olivia Lopez

5th grade: Aedan Mejia

We brought back a favorite activity from last year, just in time for the spooky season. All windows in the library are blacked out and students receive finger flashlights to read books in the dark! We turn on some peaceful music, project a cozy fireplace, and find a comfortable spot to get lost in a book. Always a big hit!

Email: camilla.hatfield@myhisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/myhisd.net/adamslibrary/home
Location: 135 E Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-989-2809