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SMS Library Resources

January 2026

SMS Library Resources January 2026
SMS LibraryResourcesJanuary 2026

Stacks in Stats: Your Monthly Library Snapshot Stacks in Stats: Your Monthly Library Snapshot

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What's your READ-O-LUTION? What's your READ-O-LUTION?

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READ-O-LUTION Directions: READ-O-LUTION Directions:

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Winter Break Reading Challenge Winners Winter Break Reading Challenge Winners

Students were encouraged to participate in the Winter Break Reading Challenge over the break for a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble Gift card PLUS Minga points! Thanks to all who participated & congrats to the winners!

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Want to earn cash by writing a letter about a book, poem, essay, or speech? Want to earn cash by writing a letter about a book, poem, essay, or speech?

Texas students can win up to $300 for writing a letter about a story that changed them 📝💵

Texas students in grades 4–12 can win cash prizes by writing a letter about how a book changed their life.

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Submit your contest entry here!

Browse Sora for eBooks & Audiobooks! Browse Sora for eBooks & Audiobooks!

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Sora: The Student Reading App

Live Author Read-Alouds Live Author Read-Alouds

Click to see if your fav author is on the schedule!

Need a break? Need a break?

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Need a quick, quiet break to reset your brain? Stop by the library and take a peek at the Brain Break Cart! It's stocked with quiet activities like Sudoku, coloring pages, puzzles & calm partner games designed to give your brain a rest before you jump back into work.

🧠 How to use an activity from the cart:

  1. Check Out Required: You must use your ID badge to check out an activity from the library desk.
  2. ID Exchange: Your ID badge will be held at the desk until you return the activity.
  3. Vibe Check: Keep the noise level low and chill. Use the activities quietly so everyone can focus and relax.

Stop by the library next time you need a quick mental breather!

See the library staff if you have any questions!

Need resources? Research help? Fun challenges? Library Events? Look no further! Need resources? Research help? Fun challenges? Library Events? Look no further!

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What books do I have checked out? What books do I have checked out?

Click here to find out!

Lost or damaged books? Lost or damaged books?

Did you lose or damage your library book?
There are no fines for late books. Payment for lost or damaged library books goes through SchoolPay (no cash or checks). Once students have paid, they can email me a copy of their receipt or bring in a paper copy to have the fine removed.

Upcoming Library Events Upcoming Library Events

  • January 9th: Winter Break Library Challenge due by 4:15PM
  • January 12th: Library Challenge winners announced!
  • January 19th: MLK, Jr. Day / No School
  • February 2nd - 13th: Blind Date with a Book Challenge
  • February 9th: Bad Weather Day / No School
  • February 13th: Blind Date with a Book winners announced @ 12PM
  • February 14th: Valentine's Day
  • February 16th: Staff PD Day / No School
  • March 16th-20th: Spring Break
  • March 23rd: Staff PD Day / No School

Did you miss last month's newsletter? Did you miss last month's newsletter?

December Newsletter

Contact Me: Contact Me:

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Katy Duke

Bobby Summers Middle School

Librarian / Webmaster / NJHS Sponsor

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

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