H.B. Patch & OES Library Newsletter

Let’s see which class 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. 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 and a poster!

H.B. Patch - Guessing starts November 5th. The last day to guess is Thursday, November 21st, and the winner will be announced on Friday, November 22nd!

OES - Guessing begins on October 29th and ends on November 7th. The winner will be announced on Friday, November 8th!

Are you interested in Battle of the Books this year? It’s not too late to join!

Our next meeting will be in the Library during Recess:

4th & 5th graders - Tuesday, Nov. 19th

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to OES! 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 – 7:40am – 3:00pm, Wed. 7:40am – 2:00pm Location: Omro Elementary School Library, 1000 N. Webster Ave., Omro, WI 54963

OES Parent Teacher Conferences schedule: Thursday, Nov. 14th – 3:00pm - 6:30pm

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

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/omroelementaryschool2

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.

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!

Embrace the falling leaves and cooler weather with a month full of early literacy activities that children can do together with their families. This month’s calendar is filled with craft ideas, math and science activities, and book suggestions to celebrate Author’s Day, STEAM Day, Picture Book Month, Thanksgiving, and much more.

Enjoy a November calendar full of engaging children’s programming ideas, including activities, craft projects, and books suggestions that will boost kids’ cultural awareness and help them practice kindness and gratitude.

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!

Tumble Books - gr 4K - 5th grade eBook database where you can read instantly from your device. TumbleBook Library Link

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.