Library Newsletter

Let’s see which grade reads the most books this November. Once you finish a book, stop by the library and add a sticker to your class feather on the giant turkey by the library entrance! Let’s see who can fill up their feathers first! Staff are encouraged to participate too!

This month take a guess at the number of puzzle pieces in the jar. The person with the closest guess will win a new puzzle, book and a sweet treat!

Guessing starts November 1st. The last day to guess is Thursday, November 21st, and the winner will be announced on Friday, November 22nd!

Are you interested in Battle of the Books this year? It’s not too late to join! Stop by the library or send Mrs. Gee an email to let her know that you would like to participate.

Our next meeting will be in the library:

HS - Tuesday, Nov. 12th during Fox Time

MS - Friday, Nov. 22nd during Fox Time

Leaves are hidden in the Library!

Find the 13 leaves hidden in the library to finish the Thanksgiving movie quote below:

“I can’t cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal . . .”

Once you complete the quote, bring your answer to Mrs. Gee to pick out a treat! Happy Hunting!

Grab a coloring page of a turkey when you visit the library. Color it to look like a favorite book character. Once you finish disguising your turkey, give it to Mrs. Gee to hang up and display in the library!

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: November 11th – 15th, 2024. M, T, Th, F – 7:30am – 3:30pm, Wed. 7:30am – 2:15pm

Location: Omro Middle & High School Library, 455 Fox Trail, Omro, WI 54963

There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/omromiddleschool

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows you to

shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds. When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the FairTM. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair.

Do you need volunteer hours? High School Students can sign up in the Library Media Center to volunteer during their Study Hall or Fox Time.

The High School Book Drive runs from November 11th - November 22nd!

Drop off books that are K-5th grade appropriate with your Fox Time Advisor. The Fox Time with the most books donated will earn a Breakfast during a future Fox Time!

Sora/Overdrive eBooks: Fantastic option for eBooks and audiobooks!

Sora: https://soraapp.com/welcome Click on Find my school, Select Omro School District, Sign in with your school email, and then search away. Once you find a book you want to read, click on the title or cover and then select Borrow. You will be able to read or listen right from your device!

TeenBookCloud - gr 7-12 eBook database where you can read instantly from your Chromebook.

Direct Link: http://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?U=omshs&P=login

Username: omshs

Password: login

Wisconsin’s Digital Library:

If you have a library card you can sign in to Wisconsin’s Digital Library and check out books to your phone, tablet, or computer! https://wplc.overdrive.com/ Make sure you select the Winnefox library system and let the fun begin!

Omro Public Library: If you don’t have a library card make sure to stop by the public library to sign up for one so you have access to even more books!

Little Free Library:

Don’t forget about the Little Free Library located outside the Main School Entrance. The books inside are free for you to take and keep! You can also donate any books you no longer want.

A simple reading challenge that incorporates the classic game of bingo. Your goal is to read books that match the prompts and mark them off your bingo card until you complete 5. Pick up your card at the Public Library or in the MS/HS Library!

Turn in the card with 5, or more, completed shapes and you will be entered into a drawing for one of six prizes.

Prizes include:

• 1 - $20 Dauntless Soul gift card
• 1 - Mystery/Thriller Book Pack: All the Colors of the Dark, The Boyfriend, Middle of the Night
• 1 - Bestsellers Books Pack: The Women, Funny Story, Counting Miracles
• 1 - Bookaroo Bean Bag (book rest)
• 2 - Library tote and candle

Prizes can be viewed at the Omro Public Library and on their Facebook page.

Each time you come into the library and check out 7 or more items you can enter to win one of these adorable Squishmallows! They're on display at the library. Come in and meet them in person!!

Experience passes are a brand new item available for checkout at the Carter Memorial Library. They have passes that are available for:

• Bookworm Gardens
• Building For Kids Children’s Museum

The passes (except for State Park Day Passes) check out for 7 days, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Stop by the library to learn more about this exciting new program!