PSJA Southwest ECHS Library

Southwest ECHS students participated in a week of fun from February 28th - to March 4th for Read Across America week. A year-round initiative promoted by the National Education Association celebrating a nation of diverse readers. A flyer promoting the week's events was posted to social media.

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 PSJA Southwest library held a book giveaway for all staff during Read Across America Week. The books given were possible because of a grant awarded to the PSJA library services department from The South Texas Literacy Coalition. Books were also donated by first book a nonprofit organization focused on equal access to quality education.

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.

We had a lifesaver estimation station at the entrance of the library as one of the activities during Read Across America week.

Informing students and staff of events, testing, library closure, meetings, and more.

Felicidades a nuestro equipo en ganar primer lugar en la primera competencia de Batalla De Los Libros. El equipo, Samantha Omana Captain, Maia Ramirez y Valeria De Los Santos.

Students had the opportunity to de-stress with fun games in the library. The library is a place to help support your social and emotional well-being. Relax with your friends in the library with games, puzzles and coloring pages.

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.

This year my Spirit of PSJA goal was to build relationships with the students and staff. As I reflect on this school year, I am most proud of the connections and impact I have made with students. Being new to the Southwest campus, I have met and collaborate with most of the staff. I look forward to many more amazing years with my Javelina family.

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.

Come visit the library and meet our friendly Javelina Café crew.

Southwest library held a book face contest to promote literacy and support library month, which is held in April.

Students had the opportunity to participate in the campus and district book face contest.

Strand 3: Reading – School library programs promote reading as an essential skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment which are essential skills for college, career, and community.

Dimension 3: Library materials reflect the diversity, student choice for leisure reading, and reading for information as well as the needs of the curriculum and the state standards.

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. Dimension 1: The school library program features a learning environment that cultivates a sense of community and respect among all students and staff.

Book Circulation 252

E Sign in 3181

Ramiro Zuniga 9th Grade

Amy Galvan

Connie Sanchez

Estrella Lopez

Stephanie Velazquez

Kaitia Luna

Samantha Omana

Eleazar Barrios

Genesis Coronado

The deadline is fast approaching for the myON and AR challenges. Students continue to AR test and read at our library.

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