Southwest Library hosted the PSJA Battle of The Books and Batalla de los libros on January 16-20, 2023 for all levels. The Javelina Battle of the Books team consisted of Dacia Villa (Captain), Cynthia Guzman, Mario Castellanos, and Vera Alonzo. Batalla de los libros equipo Jennifer Ceccopieri (Captain), Valeria De Los Santos, Stephanie Velazquez and Maia Ramirez (Not Pictured).

These students dedicated their time and effort to prepare for the competition.

The program includes opportunities for collaboration among members of the learning community and opportunities to help learners become independent users and producers of ideas and information. Principle 2. The librarian works collaboratively with students, teachers, and the community to promote local, state, and national reading initiatives that encourage learners to read, write, view, speak, and listen for understanding and enjoyment.

The library was awarded two PSJA mini-grants and another in collaboration with the project Hog Flix. $1,000 was awarded for magazines and supplies to support student academic success. The library was awarded $1,000 for book sets and games to support social-emotional learning in the library. The items purchased will benefit all patron visitors, staff, and students to use.

Mental Health First Aid is a professional development session. The skills taught will help the staff to better understand and approach students dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues.

The book club was very active with social awareness, self-motivation, and self-growth activities. Indulge in chocolate social to build bonds due to social anxiety. Indulge in Chocolate was a social for our readers to come together, socialize, and step out of their comfort zone. Students were given a self-reflection journal to write future goals, moments, and accomplishments.

• "Self-reflection initiative where students received a journal and pen to write down goals, moments, and accomplishments.
• Love is in the Air - Check out a book, relax, and read.

Texas Library Standards: 5.4.0 The school library program is a central element of the school through its impact on student achievement, digital literacy, and school/culture.

All southwest students have access to complete direct instruction and practice on learning.com to better understand digital citizenship and online safety.

I had the privilege of being invited to the Senior Academy, where students were informed of upcoming deadlines, requirements, pending information, and capstone for graduation. Principal Dr. Montelongo and staff provided the Seniors with a treat when they completed all the stations.

All seniors needing assistants with their Capstone can come to the library on the designated dates. You can find more information and resources on google classroom.

Library ambassadors assisted at the 2nd annual elementary golf tournament. Elementary students received free books for their at-home library.

The program includes opportunities for collaboration among members of the learning community and opportunities to help learners become independent users and producers of ideas and information. Principle 2. The librarian works collaboratively with students, teachers, and the community to promote local, state, and national reading initiatives that encourage learners to read, write, view, speak and listen for understanding and enjoyment.

Strand 5: Safe and Nurturing Environment - School libraries are essential, safe, and flexible environments and are inviting centers for teaching and learning. Dimension 1: The school library program features a learning environment that cultivates a sense of community and respect among all students and staff.

Supporting testing, college assistance, academic support, and events.

The program includes opportunities for collaboration among members of the learning community and opportunities to help learners become independent users and producers of ideas and information.

The library environment is: • Stimulating • A focal point of learning • A place of community within the school • Flexible and provides a variety of spaces to accommodate different activities and learning needs • Home to a variety of resources to meet the need of a diverse learning community

Strand 5. Safe and Nurturing Environment - School libraries are essential, safe, and flexible environments and are inviting centers for teaching and learning.

Book Circulation 220

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12th Grader Damien Lopez

11th Grader Kaitlyn Morin

9th Grader Jose Tijerina

11th Grader Sabrina Soto

11th Grader Alfonso Villanueva

10th Grader Bryan De La Fuente

The library environment is: • Stimulating • A focal point of learning • A place of community within the school • Flexible and provides a variety of spaces to accommodate different activities and learning needs • Home to a variety of resources to meet the need of a diverse learning community