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Scobee Library

OCTOBER 2026

Scobee LibraryOCTOBER 2026
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WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE SCOBEE LIBRARY? WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE SCOBEE LIBRARY?

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It Was a Family Event!

The Sanchez family had the opportunity to meet Matias's all time FAVORITE author AGAIN! If you don't know the series "Butt or Face", just ask this 2nd grader! He really fell in love with her books last year and even wrote a version of "Butt or Face" just for Kari Lavelle! And did you know that he AND Kari share a birthday? How cool is that?! Keep reading!


And guess what?? She is going to be at Storyfest in May!!!

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PROUD NORTHSIDE READER SIGN PROUD NORTHSIDE READER SIGN

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Earn a "Proud Northside Reader" yard sign! Here's how:

*Color in a book on the Scobee Library Reading Log for every 20 minutes read outside of school.

*Earn a water bottle sticker for every row of books colored in.

*Earn a book from the Book Vending Machine after the 1st page is completed.

*Continue earning water bottle stickers.

*Earn the yard sign after the 3rd page is completed.


Students have all received a log, but extras can be picked up in the library.

BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

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Celebrate your child’s birthday by donating a book to the Scobee Elementary School Library in his/her honor!

The cost is $15 to participate. All donations are used to add more books to the Scobee Library.

  • Complete and return the form (forms can be picked up in the library) with cash payment to the Scobee Library or main office at least THREE weeks before your child’s birthday. The Book Birthday Club program ends for this school year on Friday, April 16th, 2027. (You can turn this in as soon as you want, you don’t have to wait for your child’s birthday)
  • The book your student selects will feature a special bookplate with your child’s name and birthday. The book will be presented to your child at the end of their birthday month, and they will be the first student to check it out from the library. A picture of your child with their selected book will be placed on the bulletin board outside the library, and the book will become a part of our library collection for all students to check out and read!
  • Your student will also receive an extra checkout from the library for the full school year as soon as you turn in the form/money. This form can be turned in as soon as you wish. You don’t have to wait until your child’s birthday month.
  • SUMMER birthdays: May birthdays will be celebrated in April to allow students the opportunity to read their books before the end of the school year. June & July birthdays are celebrated during the student’s half-birthday (December-February). August birthdays will be celebrated during the first few weeks of school or as a half-birthday (in February).

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WINNIE THE POOH, OCTOBER 14TH!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WINNIE THE POOH, OCTOBER 14TH!!

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STORYBOOK CHARACTER PUMPKINS STORYBOOK CHARACTER PUMPKINS

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BOOK VENDING MACHINE BOOK VENDING MACHINE

This year students will get a free book on their birthday!!


Students can also earn books by making positive behavior choices, doing well academically, or improving in these areas. All staff members have the opportunity to nominate a student to get a free book. They will also have a little slip that explains why the student was nominated.

BOOK CHARACTER DRESS UP DAY OCT. 30TH BOOK CHARACTER DRESS UP DAY OCT. 30TH

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SUPPORT THE SCOBEE LIBRARY SUPPORT THE SCOBEE LIBRARY

Lost or Damaged Book Replacement

This year, you will be able to help support the Scobee Library by purchasing books for the library! This will also be used to take care of any lost or damaged books. You will go the website- and make your purchase using a credit/debit card. Bound to Stay Bound will do all the rest! They will catalog and send the book to our library to be added to the collection! It's that easy!

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SCOBEE LIBRARY

SAVE THE DATE!! SAVE THE DATE!!

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VETERANS DAY SPEAKER NEEDED!!! VETERANS DAY SPEAKER NEEDED!!!

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RSVP FOR VETERANS BREAKFAST NOV. 11 RSVP FOR VETERANS BREAKFAST NOV. 11

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CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST

ADD YOUR FAMILY VETERANS TO OUR PADLET! ADD YOUR FAMILY VETERANS TO OUR PADLET!

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Veterans Day 2026 (andrea_colwell)

Honoring Those Who Have Served

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CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR VETERAN PICTURES

FMCU INFLUENCER OF TOMORROW FMCU INFLUENCER OF TOMORROW

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Educators are the real influencers! Nominate an educator or support team member for Firstmark’s Influencer of Tomorrow Award! One winner each month from Sept–May will receive a trophy, an in-person celebration, a $1,000 Visa gift card, and recognition as an Influencer of Tomorrow! Nominate at: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07hS0D0

NOMINATE HERE!
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CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE
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NOMINATE HERE

LIBRARY FEEDBACK FORM LIBRARY FEEDBACK FORM

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GIVE FEEDBACK HERE

LOOKING FOR GREAT BOOKS FOR GRADES PK-2?? LOOKING FOR GREAT BOOKS FOR GRADES PK-2??

CLICK THE TEXAS 2X2 LIST HERE

TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD READING CHALLENGE FOR GRADES 3-5 TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD READING CHALLENGE FOR GRADES 3-5

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The Texas Bluebonnet Award is an awarded to one author/illustrator each year in Texas. Students in grades 3-5 who read at least 5 of the books from the list are eligible to vote. Click the link below to learn more about the books and how your child can participate. This information has been shared with all students in grades 3-5. Students also have access to all of this information including the book trailers in their Library Schoology Course.


Books can be checked out at the Scobee Library, the SA Public Library, or on SORA.


Deadline is January 22nd.

CLICK THE BOOK LIST HERE
TBA BOOK TRAILERS
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EARN A MONTHLY FREE BUNDLET FOR READING 400 MINUTES!! EARN A MONTHLY FREE BUNDLET FOR READING 400 MINUTES!!

NEW LOG WILL GO HOME ON THE 1ST!!! NEW LOG WILL GO HOME ON THE 1ST!!!

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Logging Into Destiny Catalog Logging Into Destiny Catalog

Students MUST log into the library Destiny catalog using Class Link. When users click the Destiny Catalog, it should automatically log them in. This is where students can look for books and check their account to see what they have checked out.

Databases Databases

NISD students have access to many databases. They can access them through the NISD portal-NISD Library Services or by going to the Scobee Library Catalog. Databases are NOT solely for research. Students can explore these databases. I will be teaching students the process very early in the school year.

E-Books E-Books

We have several options for students who prefer electronic books. Each of these can be accessed from the Scobee Library Catalog and/or NISD Portal.

  • SORA ( on your portal)
  • Follett e-Books
  • Capstone e-Books
  • Tumblebooks
  • LightBox
  • Mackin eBooks
NISD VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK
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Andrea Colwell

This is my 25th year teaching, my 10th in the library. Before becoming a librarian, I taught grades K, 1, 2, 3, & 5 in NISD. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education, a Master Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Master Degree in Library Science. I am excited to be returning as the librarian for Scobee Elementary!

Email: andrea.colwell@nisd.net
Location: 11223 Cedar Park, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-397-0733
Twitter: @A_Colwell96

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