I love reflecting back on the school year and looking ahead to the next.... but I also love my summers!!! Thank you for making this year a special one. I cannot thank you enough for all the support you've given me this year! I can always count on this community to inspire and nurture me and I hope that I am doing the same for you. If not, please let me know. I am already working on my goals for 2019-2020 and there's always room for more. I hope that you've heard about the fun and fantastic things that have happened in the library this year. There have been author visits, stories, research, makerspace, and more. We've accessed electronic resources, books, and databases. We've gone on virtual reality field trips and explored Google Earth. The excitement over "flying" to new places and sharing experiences has been an absolute delight.
I hope that you will use our virtual library- MackinVIA for summer reading and access to the many treasures (databases, resources, links, and more!) that can be found at this spot. I am excited about this space as it allows "one stop shopping" since access lies within the district portal. Students can log in to the portal here or at portal.austinisd.org. Some students have a QR code embedded with their credentials to use for log in on a device with a camera, but others will need to use their student identification number and birthday password (capital letter of last name, 6-digit birthday= 2 digit month, 2 digit day, 2 digit year, followed by lowercase s for student)- example: L090612s.
In closing, I know this is such a busy time, but please consider stopping by at one or both of these events- I will be in the auditorium all morning on the 18th and will be working the signing line that afternoon- Please look for me! And of course, I'll be working the MMS book fair on the 22nd.
Saturday, May 18th 9:30-2:30 @ Austin ISD Performing Arts Center Mueller- AISD SPLASH Summer Reading kickoff event with authors, interactive programs, book signings, and more! Schedule: http://www.5bookdive.org/uploads/1/0/5/2/105280809/2019_splash_schedule.pdf
Click here for more information: http://www.5bookdive.org/faq.html
Wednesday, May 22nd 3:30-5:00 @ Murchison - BOGO (Buy one- Give one) to support Buford the Book Bus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPQCx5lExeM
Please support this vertical team event by shopping the fair and donating books for AISD's Buford the Book Bus. Thanks for supporting this fantastic program! (Gently used book donations will be accepted as well.)
