Third Annual Taylor Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Austin our spelling bee winner! Our bee was a record breaker this year going 34 rounds! Austin will be representing Taylor at the Collin County Spelling Bee in February. Good luck Austin!!

Sock Day for Kindergarten

Last week when the kindergarten classes arrived at the library, I invited them to take off their shoes. Then we read two books about ducks and socks: Ducks Don't Wear Socks by Nedwidek and Sally and the Purple Socks by Bechtold. These books were a huge hit! The students really enjoyed sock day in the library.

Scientist Research

This week in library fourth grade conducted research on famous scientists. Each student had a scientist that they were researching. They used books as well as online databases to conduct their research. They will use the information that they have gathered to create a timeline of their scientist's life on the computer, complete a writing assignment, and make a presentation to their class.

Eggs

Author: Jerry Spinelli

Call Number: F SPI

Mourning the loss of his mother, nine-year-old David forms an unlikely friendship with independent, quirky thirteen-year-old Primrose, as the two help each other deal with what is missing in their lives.

It's Flashlight Reading Time!!

Flashlight reading is one of our favorite things about the library! It only happens twice a year and it's so much fun! Students check out quickly and then find a place to read quietly. When everyone's ready we turn the lights off and the flashlights and music on!

Third Annual Book Swap

It was another successful Book Swap! Yesterday at the Book Swap 984 books were swapped for "new" books. The students were so excited to be able to come and choose their books. I want to say a special "thank you" to the Student Council for all of their help in organizing, advertising, and running the Book Swap!

Vocabulary Parade

Taylor's sixth annual Vocabulary Parade was held on November 10. This year's parade had a patriotic theme as it was held the day before Veterans Day. Students and staff had a wonderfully creative time dressing up as a vocabulary word. We were honored to have Mrs. Catherine Fowler serve as the Grand Marshal of the parade. Please enjoy viewing this slide show of the event. Look for our staff costume winners: Mrs. Steele (Volume), the Kindergarten team (Patriotic), and Mrs. Laster and Mrs. McKee (Ebony and Ivory)!

Stick With Reading Program

If you forgot to bring your Stick With Reading scorecard today, we will accept them through tomorrow, December 13. Don't forget to turn it in to your teacher! I know you want to receive credit for all of the wonderful minutes you have spent reading!

Book Swap Deadline Extended

We have extended the deadline and you may now bring books in for the Book Swap through Monday, December 12! The Book Swap will be held on Tuesday, December 13.

Book Swap Coming Soon!

The third annual Taylor Book Swap will be held on Tuesday, December 13. Remember, to participate all you have to do is bring in gently used books that are on your grade level. Your teacher will issue you a coupon with the number of acceptable books that you have brought in. You may bring in your books through Friday, December 9. Then, on Tuesday the 13th you will be able to visit the Book Swap in the library and choose "new to you" books. This is a great way to get some awesome books to read!!