I am so excited about this year's Winter Reading Challenge! It is new and improved and will hopefully encourage all of the owls to access AISD's many databases and electronic books as well as Doss' subscriptions to PebbleGo and PebbleGoNext. Teachers sent home a copy of the challenge printed on blue paper, a bookmark with all password information for databases and electronic books, and a yellow quarter sheet ticket for myON this week. Please sign and return the challenge sheet after break. We will celebrate participation with hot cocoa on the playground sometime after January 6th. Happy reading, wondering, & exploring! Enjoy the break!
December 15, 2016 at 3:28 PM
I enjoyed reading They All Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel to several classes this morning. This new picture book has just be added to our collection and offers a fantastic take on perspective. The illustrations tell much of the story and the kids clued right in and got excited about it. Check it out! Mrs. Lang
December 21, 2016 at 10:20 AM
The Reading Challenge was so fun!!!! I hope we do this next year too!!!!I can't believe that you could make up such a fun project!!!!
December 22, 2016 at 8:50 AM
i'm reading Cam Jansen The Wedding Cake Mystery. i have 4 pajes left.i am on Chaptr 8
December 22, 2016 at 9:01 AM
I am reading jake and lily.
Carly Siegel
December 22, 2016 at 10:11 AM
i like frog and toad are friends.
December 22, 2016 at 10:13 AM
I am reading "A Christmas Carol." I am almost done with it. I really like it! -Gwen C.
December 22, 2016 at 2:38 PM
Thank you for recommending the Princess in Black books. I really like them. -Harper Henrichson
Thank you for putting together the Winter Reading Challenge. We are enjoying it. -Kate Henrichson
December 22, 2016 at 3:20 PM
I am reading a grown up book and also listening to an audiobook with my family as we travel over the break. I am happy to see that you are reading and sharing here! hugs! Mrs. Lang
December 22, 2016 at 6:11 PM
one book that I'm reading that is one of my all time fav's is how the Grinch stole Christmas.
Tis the season!(by Dr. seuss.)
December 22, 2016 at 6:26 PM
one of the books that I'm reading is one of my favorites How The Grinch Stole Christmas.(by Dr. seuss.)tis the season!
December 22, 2016 at 6:32 PM
one of the books I'm reading is one of my favorite's. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, by Dr. Seuss. Tis the season!
December 23, 2016 at 7:10 AM
I am reading Fall and Winter books. I love the Reading Challenge!
Mia Lozier
I am reading "The House of Robots" and "Big Nate" books. I am loving the Reading Challenge!
John Lozier
December 23, 2016 at 7:12 AM
I am reading Fall and Winter books. I love the Reading Challenge!
Mia Lozier
I am reading "The House of Robots" and "Big Nate" books. I am loving the Reading Challenge!
John Lozier
December 23, 2016 at 8:58 AM
My mom is reading Princess Tales to me over the break! Merry Christmas! Love, Sam Nash
December 24, 2016 at 8:46 AM
The BFG I love it so far merry Christmas I love the winter reading challenge.Love Elle Wilzbacher.
December 25, 2016 at 5:25 PM
Happy Holidays!!! I just checked our account at mycapstonelibrary.com and saw that we now have access to 507 books!!! That's a lot of new books for you. Woohoo! Happy Reading!!! xoxo, Mrs. Lang
December 26, 2016 at 1:32 PM
For Christmas I got a kindle so I can read LOTS of books! The first series I downloaded was The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall.
December 26, 2016 at 1:35 PM
I got THREE Princess in Black books for Christmas. I already had #1 from the RAD Author Visit. My Auntie Suzanne got me books #2, #3 and #4. Is there a fifth book? I will ask my mom to help me look it up.
December 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM
I got new chapter books for Christmas about a mouse. I will read these!
December 27, 2016 at 11:25 AM
I have been reading the first Harry Potter book. But, for Christmas my parents gave me the new Wendy Mass book called Graceful. I can not wait to start reading it!
December 27, 2016 at 4:22 PM
i am reading Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix
December 27, 2016 at 4:24 PM
I am reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
December 27, 2016 at 4:26 PM
I am reading Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
December 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM
I am reading Harry potter and the order of the Phoenix
It is really good
I have read all 4 and now i am on #5
December 27, 2016 at 5:53 PM
I am currently reading The Tapper Twins Go To War (With Each Other). It's very funny and I wouldn't have chosen it unless we hadn't had that RAD visit.
Also I love this winter reading program. Thank you for doing it.
December 28, 2016 at 7:04 AM
Asher just finished the Winter Reading Challenge. Hooray!
December 28, 2016 at 9:01 AM
I read a book about Abe Lincoln and his tall hat. Kayla WW.
December 28, 2016 at 10:20 AM
We read Magic Tree House books over winter break. Berkeley C
December 28, 2016 at 3:03 PM
Madeline cried at night. It was a good book. -Alana M.
December 28, 2016 at 3:05 PM
Madeline cried at night. It was a good book. -Alana M.
December 28, 2016 at 3:29 PM
The Giving Tree is a good book. He gathered her leaves. -Allison M.
December 28, 2016 at 5:57 PM
I read a book called Computer and Coding. It has cool flaps to lift. -Ishaan A.
December 28, 2016 at 6:31 PM
i learned that if star fishes lose one of their fins then they can grow another one.
sally g.
December 29, 2016 at 8:00 AM
I got all the magic tree house books. Hooray! -Allen C.
December 29, 2016 at 9:51 AM
I'm reading The Terrible Two and halfway through the book it is starting to get interesting. - Georgia F.
December 29, 2016 at 9:54 AM
We read Dog Man and we are reading Captain Underpants. Harold and George are so funny! - Jaxon F.
December 29, 2016 at 10:51 AM
i just read a book that was about a birthday. love Olive, from Ms. Collins' class.
December 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM
Thanks for all the cool websites it is helping me with my science fair.
December 29, 2016 at 11:13 AM
I had a great time reading over winter break. The books that I read were really good. The best book was called Truly Winnie. It was good because it was very good at the end. The people were honest
December 29, 2016 at 1:11 PM
I read so many amazing books!!! It was fun!!!For fun I read a cupcake book. -Bahar
December 29, 2016 at 1:20 PM
So happy to see great comments about books here!!! Try this for the new year... Carry your book wherever you go and see how many extra minutes you can read each day! Mrs. Lang
December 30, 2016 at 1:01 PM
day and night in the rain forest taught me a lot. jacob p
December 30, 2016 at 1:35 PM
My new favorite books are the Wellie Wishers books! Daphne Pollard
December 30, 2016 at 1:36 PM
I also love the Wellie Wisher books, especially the ones with Camille in them. - Poppy Pollard
December 30, 2016 at 4:02 PM
day and night in the rain forest taught me a lot. jacob p
December 31, 2016 at 7:34 AM
The amazing Voyage. Its an amazing book!!! Torin
December 31, 2016 at 12:30 PM
I am raeding about DNA.
Odin
December 31, 2016 at 12:32 PM
I love you too Tumble Books. Love- Eliza
December 31, 2016 at 1:10 PM
I really like MyOn Reading because it lets you pick your first book and levels you up. If you really like a series you can go back and read entire series. It is my favorite thing on winter break that has to do with books. - Simone Fodo
December 31, 2016 at 3:55 PM
Last night, I read Merry Chrismas Bad Kitty with my new puppy Gracie. Love, Sophia Sablatura
December 31, 2016 at 5:22 PM
The winter break hasn't been much of a time to read for me because family is around and it's the holidays! For the Winter Reading Challenge the first box says to read a picture book, so I read The Giving Tree. It has always been one of my favorite books and I decided since I haven't read it in a while, I'll just refresh my brain by reading this book for one of my boxes. Not only did I read The Giving Tree, I am reading Inside Out and Back Again. This book is in Prose form and has a title to each poem. Because I recommend this book, here is a summary about it.
Inside Out and Back Again is about a girl named Ha from Southern Vietnam. She is stuck in the middle of the Vietnam War where Northern Vietnam, China and the Soviet Union fight against Southern Vietnam and America. Ha has to go through her Father dying before she was born and being forced to evacuate her hometown, Saigon in South Vietnam. She boards an overloaded ship until the U.S Navy finds them and gets them on a plane to America. A cowboy is willing to offer a small house and some borrowed dishes and furniture. Ha's family tries not to mourn their father but it's hard to not think about him when his presence is missing from their family. Can Ha push through even though her is dead, her hometown is in ruins and she is picked on at school?
I really hope anyone reading this post is inspired to read Inside Out and Back Again!
- Neve C.
January 1, 2017 at 7:07 AM
I like to read fiction books like Plants VS Zombies. FFFIIINNN
January 1, 2017 at 9:15 AM
I'm reading mystery book where a girl named Nancy is trying to find out if there is a second will. The book I'm reading is called The Secret of the Old Clock. -Megan Panzer
January 1, 2017 at 9:16 AM
I'm reading a mystery book where a girl named Nancy is trying to see if there is a second will. The book is called the Secret of the Old Clock.-Megan Panzer
January 1, 2017 at 9:33 AM
Me and Jett have finished the winter reading challenge. we loved it so much!!
Love,
Lucy and Jett Etheredge
January 1, 2017 at 11:07 AM
I love my Capstone Library
January 1, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang, I have had a super basketball filled winter break. I saw the San Antonio Spurs, the Texas Longhorns and the Harlem Globetrotters. Hope you have had a great break, too. See you Wednesday, Noah W.
January 1, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Right now I am reading a book called The Emerled Atlas.
January 1, 2017 at 11:25 AM
I am reading The Candymakers by Wendy Mass, and I love it!!!
--Kylie C.
January 1, 2017 at 11:31 AM
I am reading The Ninjago Dark Island Trilogy
January 1, 2017 at 5:27 PM
I read The BFG and then we watched the movie!
Lucy Gilbreath
January 1, 2017 at 6:42 PM
Love your "Winter Reading Challenge," Mrs. Lang. I have enjoyed exploring the various websites, and of course I have read a few books during our break as well. I hope my students have enjoyed it as much as I have.
January 2, 2017 at 6:58 AM
I read everything about money, like how to earn money, how to save money, and how to use money
January 2, 2017 at 8:05 AM
Tyler.S - I am reading the hardy boy the spiral bridge#43.
January 2, 2017 at 8:09 AM
I am reading Darth Paper Strikes Back.
Brady S.
January 2, 2017 at 10:53 AM
I am reading a book about money
January 2, 2017 at 10:57 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang
I'm really enjoying the challenge
January 2, 2017 at 3:14 PM
I am reading Under Water/Under Earth! Kieran P.
January 2, 2017 at 3:51 PM
I am reading Crenshaw . The characters are Jackson and Crenshaw. I am having fun on my reading challenge!
January 2, 2017 at 4:22 PM
I am reading crenshaw
January 2, 2017 at 4:32 PM
Hi Mrs.Lang,
Today I read "I DON'T WANT TO BE A FROG".
It was funny !
THEVINDU!
January 2, 2017 at 5:23 PM
I read a PJ Masks book all by myself! -JoJo
January 2, 2017 at 6:16 PM
I am reading Big Nate In a Class by Himself.
January 3, 2017 at 5:44 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang! I hope you had a great break. I read a book about butterflies. I loved it!!!!!
January 3, 2017 at 7:42 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang. I read "Cooking with the Cat in the Hat" and "Paw Patrol" books. Thank you for the reading challenge, I enjoyed it. --Daria
January 3, 2017 at 7:43 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang. I read "Cooking with the Cat in the Hat" and "Paw Patrol" books. Thank you for the reading challenge, I enjoyed it. --Daria
January 3, 2017 at 7:43 AM
Talya in Mrs. Folts Class
I am reading Ace Lacewing, Bug Detective : the big swat by myself.
January 3, 2017 at 7:46 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang. I read "Cooking with the Cat in the Hat" and "Paw Patrol" books. Thank you for the reading challenge, I enjoyed it. --Daria
January 3, 2017 at 7:53 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang
I read "Cooking with the Cat", it was funny. --Daria
January 3, 2017 at 7:59 AM
Hi Ms. Lang,
I read 3 Diary of WImpy Kids Books. They were funny.
Sincerely,
Evan Thakrar
January 3, 2017 at 8:06 AM
I read about rebel girls and my favorite rebel girl was Policarpa Salavarrieta who was a spy!������������
Clara R
January 3, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang.
I read "Cooking with the Cat" and it was fun. --Daria
January 3, 2017 at 8:17 AM
I read How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Olaf's Perfect Day!
-james stone
January 3, 2017 at 9:00 AM
I am currently reading Magnus Chase and The Gods Of Asgard by Rick Riordan. :-)
January 3, 2017 at 9:01 AM
I read my new pokemon activity book.
January 3, 2017 at 9:58 AM
Hi Mrs. Lang! I've enjoyed the winter reading challenge. I'm reading Harry Potter The Sorcerers Stone for fun! Olivia K 1st grade
January 3, 2017 at 10:24 AM
I read a book on Golden Retrievers and I have a Golden Retriever! - Jayne Angell
January 3, 2017 at 10:29 AM
I read a book on Golden Retrievers and I have a Golden Retriever!
Jayne Angell
January 3, 2017 at 10:56 AM
I made a book and read it. Tatum Jones
January 3, 2017 at 10:57 AM
I made a book and read it. Tatum Jones
January 3, 2017 at 12:17 PM
I am reading Spy Camp by Stuart Gibbs, it is such a good book !!!!!!
January 3, 2017 at 1:05 PM
I read a mystery book about a jar of eyeballs. It was a great book and it was not scary. - Jackson
January 3, 2017 at 1:12 PM
I am reading a book on the great emperor Alexander the Great. He conquered the Persian empire. That's as far as I am, but it,s an interesting story.
January 3, 2017 at 1:18 PM
I am reading the first Princess in Black book all by myself. I really like the reading challenge. It's fun.
Harper Nix
January 3, 2017 at 1:20 PM
I've been reading Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot books. They are good books. - Gage
January 3, 2017 at 1:33 PM
I liked reading "A Day and A Night in the Rain Forest". I liked learning about the bright poisonous tree frogs.
January 3, 2017 at 1:34 PM
I am reading "The big orange book of beginner books by Dr. Seuss". There are six stories in the book. I enjoy reading them.--Ivana
January 3, 2017 at 2:18 PM
I am reading The Wizard of Oz. I like the reading challenge.
-Malcolm
January 3, 2017 at 2:31 PM
I've ben reading princess in black takes a vacation on winter break. -Harper C.
January 3, 2017 at 2:51 PM
Im reading the Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Preffer- Jake Laibo
January 3, 2017 at 3:28 PM
I read "When I was a boy I dreamed" and it was good. I met the illustrator at the Steamboat Art Show last summer.
January 3, 2017 at 3:48 PM
I'm read a book named Olvia Builds A House. Olvia is very capable girl in the story.
January 3, 2017 at 3:57 PM
I'm read a book named Olvia Builds A House. Olvia is very capable girl in the story.
January 3, 2017 at 4:00 PM
I read about spiders. They catch prey. Henry Paup
January 3, 2017 at 4:15 PM
I loved the book Diary of a wimpy Kid. The pictures are nice too.
January 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM
I'm read a book named Olvia Builds A House. Olvia is very capable girl in the story.
January 3, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Hudson Bekanich says: I love reading. It was a lot of fun. My favorite was the Farting Dog.
January 3, 2017 at 4:49 PM
I liked the Princess and Black book 4 and I read it all by myself! - Livia Shen
January 3, 2017 at 4:50 PM
Mrs.Lang did you know that I am reading From Mixed-Up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler ? Well I am and so far it is really good! From Addison Perkins (2nd grade)
January 3, 2017 at 5:20 PM
i am reading Roller Girl and it so good.
January 3, 2017 at 5:31 PM
Over winter break I am reading a book called The Magician's Nephew from the book series The Chronicles Of Narnia.My favorite character is Polly because she is brave,nice and willing to do a lot of things.-Jonas
January 3, 2017 at 6:28 PM
Thank you winter readers! You are amazing! I am so proud of the time that you've taken to explore the many databases, websites, and electronic books that are accessible to you as Doss Owls! I love hearing about the books that you are reading and look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Please don't forget to turn in your Winter Reading matrix to your teacher by this Friday. We will celebrate your participation with hot cocoa on the playground next week! xoxo, Mrs. Lang
January 3, 2017 at 6:34 PM
I'm reading Where the Sidewalk Ends and it's the best book ever.
January 3, 2017 at 6:36 PM
I'm reading Where the Sidewalk Ends and it is the best book ever! Zahn
January 3, 2017 at 6:37 PM
I read out loud to my mom Green Eggs and Ham, Yawn and Frozen. Green Eggs and Ham was my favorite - Case G.
January 3, 2017 at 6:40 PM
Over the winter break, I read Magic Tree House and it was interesting and attractive.-Lucy Su
January 4, 2017 at 1:42 PM
I read all 4 of the Princess in Black Books that I got from Santa :)
I am now reading Harry Potter with my mom.
Kaia
January 4, 2017 at 1:55 PM
we read there was a Christmas tree.I loved it!
January 4, 2017 at 2:11 PM
I had lots of fun doing this. I love the trivia challenge game.
January 4, 2017 at 2:13 PM
I had fun doing this over the break. the trivia challenge game was fun.
January 4, 2017 at 2:14 PM
the winter reading challenge was fun -Aydin
January 4, 2017 at 2:15 PM
I had a great time doing this -Matin
January 4, 2017 at 3:19 PM
"Kipper had a birthday party." - Bryn Hirschman, Kindergarten (Soong/Sprague), after reading "Kipper's Birthday" by Mick Inkpen
January 4, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Dear Ms.Lang,
I read A Fine Desert and loved how it's so realistic! I am so close to 5 books for Bluebonnet! Thank You!! ---- Lucy Laves
January 4, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Thank you, Mrs. Lang, I think this is an awesome thing to do. - Emory L.
January 4, 2017 at 4:23 PM
I loved getting to read Goldilocks and The Three Bears. It was so much fun!! - Emory L.
January 4, 2017 at 4:31 PM
I read a book about Batman two times. Kaleb R.
January 4, 2017 at 4:36 PM
My grandma gave me a book called That is Not a Good Idea for Christmas. I liked it because it was really clever. Sadie D.
January 4, 2017 at 4:40 PM
Last night I read a book about bald eagles, I learned a lot. -Brighton S
January 4, 2017 at 5:19 PM
Over the break I read two Lego Elf chapter books, started a Magic Treehouse book, and I am reading the first Harry Potter book with my family. I love reading!
-Kait Lewis
January 4, 2017 at 6:23 PM
During winter break I have been reading vampire island and it is a really good book I have been reading it and I kind a want to tell you the summary of her book it is about three vampire that I have been doing different things in their life
January 4, 2017 at 6:35 PM
I have been reading Vampire Island. It is a really good fantasy book, talking about three vampires and their hobbies.
January 5, 2017 at 2:18 PM
I read my weird school and it is pretty funny. I hope you have it in your library!
from: Mallory Hirschman
To: Mrs.Lang
PS Hope you hade a good holiday!
January 5, 2017 at 2:39 PM
I read a book about a 30 foot school called
waysideschools. i like all of it because the
teacher was fun.
-Aliza K., 1st Grade
January 5, 2017 at 2:41 PM
I read a book about a 30 foot school called
waysideschools. i like all of it because the
teacher was fun.
-Aliza K., 1st Grade
January 5, 2017 at 2:57 PM
Hi Mrs. Lang! I am reading a 485 page book called The Mysterious Benedict Society. You should read it! I also got the first 5 books in the Hardy boys series.
Sincerely,
Henry H.
January 5, 2017 at 3:16 PM
i have read a book called "mesmerized" over the winter break. talking about how mr.mesmer did his magic to make people do things and how Benjamin Franklin figured out how.
I am Atticus Sencenbaugh In 3rd grade
January 5, 2017 at 3:32 PM
i liked all the websites for e-books.
thank you
January 5, 2017 at 3:44 PM
I learned we are just south of Tornado Alley. Klein
January 5, 2017 at 3:45 PM
I read about tornadoes. Klein
January 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM
I loved the winter reading contest! -Samantha, Soong/Sprague
January 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM
Hi Mrs. Lang,
It's Owen Griffin! I've loved reading my new Nate books I got for Christmas. I hope you had a nice break. See you soon. Your friend, Owen :)
January 5, 2017 at 3:46 PM
I learned we are just south of tornado alley. Klein Russell
January 5, 2017 at 4:01 PM
I read a book caled Sadako. IT was about the atomb bomb and the disease that kids get.
January 5, 2017 at 4:19 PM
I read The Day the Crayons Came Home. Neon Red was my favorite, because it's pretty. I like that next she's going to the North Pole.
January 5, 2017 at 4:49 PM
I like the Pony Princess books.
January 5, 2017 at 4:55 PM
Hello Mrs Lang. I have read about Hurricanes. I like reading about the weather. Zayne Puente
January 5, 2017 at 4:57 PM
I'm reading BabyMouse For President!
January 5, 2017 at 5:30 PM
I really like the Little House on the Prairie series. I'm on book 4 - Little House on Plum Creek. I love how cute Carrie is - she is the baby of the sisters.
January 5, 2017 at 6:01 PM
Hi Mrs. Lang, I read The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Willems. I really like the pigeon books. -Colin McDavid
January 5, 2017 at 6:33 PM
Hi Ms. Lang!
I would like to tell you about the bluebonnet Space Case by Stuart Gibbs! I loved it because it was a murder mystery, and i like murder mysteries! I also like how the author wrote the end of the chapters where you feel like you want to keep on reading! I liked that because over the winter break i read every night only one chapter and it would leave me tensed up! I love it!
- Julia Hirschman
5th Grade Crawford/Zhou
January 5, 2017 at 7:02 PM
Hi,
It's Rider Griffin and I enjoy reading my Magic Treehouse books I got for Christmas! Your Friend, Rider Griffin
January 5, 2017 at 8:04 PM
A book that I've read read over winter break is "Food Chain", and it was about the food chain- like the title says.
January 6, 2017 at 10:04 AM
I read the Pokemon Deluxe Edition Handbook with my cousins and went on lots of Pokemon hunts! - Jack C