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A.R. Testing Deadline - 6th SIX WEEKS

The Accelerated Reader Testing Deadline for the 6th Six Weeks will be on May 13, 2011.

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Library's Website

Welcome to Austin Middle School Library

Mrs. I. Rodriguez, Librarian
irma.rodriguez@psjaisd.us

Library Hours: 7:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Destiney Catalog: destiny.psja.k12.tx.us/

Library Announcements

P.S.J.A. READS Together

The 3rd book for the P.S.J.A. Reads Together is "They Never Came Back" by Caroline B. Cooney.

Murielle Lyman was 10 yrs. old when her parents fled the country because they ripped off people with millions of dollars leaving Murielle with foster care. Now she is 15 yrs. old and going by the name of Cathy Ferris. One day in summer school class, her cousin recognizes her and the FBI eventually gets involved and wants to use Cathy as bait in order to try to get her parents back to the United States, so they can be prosecuted. With chapters alternating between Murielle's past and Cathy's present, this character is faced with the moral issue of whether a girl of 15 yrs. old has an obligation to society and the justice system or her own family.

P.S.J.A. READS Together

The 2nd Book for the P.S.J.A. Reads Together is " Out Of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper.

Eleven -year old Melody has a photgraphic memory. Her head is like a video camera that is always recording. She is the smartest kid in the whole school- gut NO ONE know it. Most people -her teachers and doctors included- don't think she's capable of learning, and up until recently her school days consisted of listening to the same preschool -level alphabet lessons again and again and again. If only she could speak up, if only she could tell people what she thinks and knows. But she can't. She can' talk. She can't walk. She can't write.

Teen Week Raffle

TEEN WEEK RAFFLE
In celebration of Teen Week, students were encouraged to read and test using the Accelerated Reader Program. Students earning at least 5 points or more were entered into the raffle for one of three $10.00 Gift cards from Barnes and Nobles . The contest ran from October 18th-22nd. Winners of the Teen Week Raffle were as follows:

Alyssa Castaneda - 7th Grade
Victoria Isabel Quintanilla- 7th Grade
Austin Brandt- 8th Grade

P.S.J.A. Reads Together

The first book for the P.S.J.A. will be "Ruined" by Paula Morris.

While walking in the New Orleans' Lafayette Cemetary, Rebecca Brown is befriended by Lisette, a ghost who helps Rebecca to uncover shocking truths about her life and influences her
to rights and wrongs of the past.

READING ! READING ! READING!

AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS JUMPED RIGHT IN AND STARTED READING THE 1ST BOOK "RUINED" BY PAULA MORRIS FOR THE P.S.J.A READS TOGETHER PROGRAM. READING WAVE WAS STARTED AND BOOKS WERE CHECKED OUT IN A RUSH. MS. A. SLOSS' 8TH GRADE ELA CLASS DECIDED TO READ BOOK AS CLASS. THE WAVE HIT AT AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY. WAY TO GO BRUINS !!!!

Bright Summer Reader Participants

On Thursday, October 7th at Austin Middle School Library , Bright Summer particpants enjoyed smoothies from McDonalds. Students were rewarded for reading books during the summer. Students were presented with books and a certificate.

Bright Summer Readers

Welcome to a new school year at Austin Middle School Library! Students please turn forms to Mrs. M. Flores, Librarian by Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The theme for this year is Three Cities, Three Civilizations, "Bounded by Books ! " Austin Middle School TOP READERS will be representing ROME !

Book Fair - May 3rd - 7th

The Library department will be hosting a "Buy One Get One Free" book fair at the Lecture Room from 7:30 to 4:00. Our "Buy One Get One Free" book fair will apply for not only books but also pencils, posters, erasers, etc.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

New Millionaire's in Austin M.S.

Congratulations to the following five students for being the latest members in the "Millionaire's Club": Magdalena Banda (8th), Alondra Castillo (8th), Paloma Fraga (6th), Denise Heredia (7th), and Cynthia Lopez (8th). These students have read more than a million words and they have also maintained a passing average of 80 and above. Way to Go Girls!!!

WHO WILL BE OUR NEXT MILLIONAIRE?????

"Read Five Then Decide" - Texas Bluebonnet Award

We are encouraging all 6th graders to read at least 5 books from 2009-10 Texas Bluebonnet list and vote for their favorite book. Students that read at least 5 books will be invited to a voting social where they will be able to cast their vote.