G.E.S. Polar Express Project

Please join us in creating a G.E.S. Polar Express!  You are invited to create a train boxcar out of a shoebox or other small box.  Each boxcar should be decorated to represent your child’s favorite book.  Please include the book title, author, illustrator, and pictures of the characters on your child’s boxcar.  Make sure your child’s boxcar includes your child’s name and his/her teacher’s name.  All boxcars should be returned to the library by Friday, December 5^th.

 

Each boxcar will be placed in the library to create a large Polar Express!  Everyone who participates will receive a prize!  Be creative and HAVE FUN!

 

-Mrs. Reneau

G.E.S. Librarian

Sharon Ellsberry, guest author, visits G.E.S.!

Author Sharon Ellsberry visited all of the students at Gilmer Elementary School on November 14th.  The students enjoyed puppet shows, skits, music, and literature.  Mrs. Ellsberry has written five books starring the Spaniel family as the main characters.  These books include The Spaniel Family's Thanksgiving and The Mystery at the Spaniel Family's Dog House.  Please check out her website: www.gospaniels.com.  Thank you Mrs. Ellsberry!



Author Visit THIS FRIDAY!

Sharon Ellsberry, author of The Spaniel Family books, is coming to G.E.S. this Friday!  If your child would like to purchase autographed copies of her books, please complete a book order form and submit the necessary money.  Order forms were sent home in last Thursday's folders.  If you need another copy, please contact your child's teacher or the librarian.  Thanks!

Author Website:
http://www.gospaniels.com/

Author Sharon Ellsberry is Coming to G.E.S. on November 14th!

 

 

                      Author Sharon Ellsberry is coming to

           Gilmer Elementary on Friday November 14^th   

                       to share her Spaniel Family Books.

                                      To preview the books go to www.gospaniels.com

The form below will be sent with your students this week for them to order books by our author.  Please return the form with your students by November 13th!  

    The Spaniel Family Goes to the State Fair

     For grades PreK - 3^rd:  $9.00 including tax.

      List below the name of the person(s) this book is to be signed to:    

  

   The Spaniel Family’s Thanksgiving  (a year-round book teaching us to be  

      thankful every day.) For grades PreK - 3^rd:  $11.00 including tax.  

       List below the name of the person(s) this book is to be signed to:

  

   The Spaniel Family’s Pen Pal Adventure

    For grades 1^st - 4^th: $10.00 including tax.

      List below the name of the person(s) this book is to be signed to:

   

    The Mystery of the Spaniel Family’s Dog House

    For grades 2^nd - 4^th: $7.00 including tax.  

     List below the name of the person(s) this book is to be signed to:

       

   New Book! The Spaniel Family’s Time Capsule Mystery

   For grades 2^nd - 5^th: $8.00 including tax.

   List below the name of the person(s) this book is to be signed to:                                                          

Order any two books and take $2.00 off your order.  Order any three and take $3.00 off.

 

Order the complete set of five Spaniel Family Books for the special price of $40.00.  A savings of $5.00!

 Please send cash only.  No checks will be accepted. 

Teacher’s Name_________________ Grade _____ Child’s Name___________________

 

 Please return this form by Thursday November 13.       

Reading With a Pet Photo Contest

“Reading with a Pet” Photo Contest

The Gilmer Elementary School library will have a “Reading with a Pet” photo contest.  Students are invited to grab a book and a favorite pet while a family member takes a photo of this special reading moment. The photo should show students clearly reading a book with a pet.  (See examples below.)  The pet in the photo can be any type of pet: dog, cat, bird, cow, gerbil, pig, etc!  The pet can be your pet, a friend’s pet, or a stuffed animal!  The winners will have their photos displayed in our G.E.S. library.  Prizes will be given to all participants!

                                  

       

Who: Any student attending Gilmer Elementary School (One entry per student.)

When: Pictures can be submitted from October 6^th-October 10^th.  Judging will be held on Monday, October 13^th. 

How: Participating students must submit a 4x6 photo print of their contest entry between October 6^th-10^th.  Students must bring these submissions to Mrs. Reneau in the library.  Please complete a participation form and attach to your contest entry picture.  (Form is below.)

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G.E.S. “Reading with a Pet” Photo Contest

Student name ______________________________________________

Grade _______________  Teacher _______________________

Parent Name ______________________________________________

Parent Phone Number _______________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________

Title of Photo Entry: __________________________________________

Fall Book Fair=SUCCESS!

The fall book fair was a great success.  Several students, teachers, and parents were able to purchase wonderful books last week.  One 3rd grade class even had a hands-on lesson over estimation at the book fair.  In addition, numerous students brought items to donate to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas during Family Night on Thursday.  Thank you for supporting the Gilmer Elementary School library!

 

Families Shopping Together

 

Amazing Amount of Donations to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas

 

 

 

 

 Happy Students Purchasing Great Books

 

Jayden Eeds: This 3rd grade student entered into our drawing after donating to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas.  She won a bag full of BOOKS!

 

 

 

 

 Honey Hanlin, a 3rd grade student in Mr. Cunninham's class, visited the book fair to participate in a hands-on lesson over estimation.

 

Family Night Reminder!

Fall Book Fair Family Night:

Enter the Kingdom of Books!

Date: Thursday, October 2^nd  

Time: 4:30-6:00

Place: Gilmer Elementary School Library

We will have a drawing to win a bag full of BOOKS!  Please bring an item listed below to donate to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas in Longview.  By doing so, you will be entered into our drawing!

Newspaper, hand sanitizer, new or used towels, new or used washcloths, new or used blankets, and paper towels

Fall Book Fair: September 29th-October 3rd!

Sir Readalot’s Castle

Enter the Kingdom of Books

 

G.E.S. students will visit the fall book fair during the week of September 29^th-October 3^rd.  All classes have a scheduled time to visit the book fair.  If you are unsure of your child’s assigned day to visit the book fair, please contact your child’s teacher.  Please send cash with your child as checks will not be accepted.

 

Fall Book Fair Family Night:

Enter the Kingdom of Books!

 

Family Night will be held on Thursday, October 2^nd from 4:30-6:00 at the G.E.S. library.

 

We will have a drawing to win a bag full of BOOKS!  Please bring an item to donate to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas in Longview.  By doing so, you will be entered into our drawing!  Appropriate items to donate include: Newspaper, hand sanitizer, new or used towels, new or used washcloths, new or used blankets, and paper towels.

 

Thank you for supporting the Gilmer Elementary School Library!

Maker Space

Two second grade students visited our Maker Space section of the library last week.  These students were chosen for consistently showing hard work and a positive attitude during class.  At Maker Space, students are allowed to create anything they choose using a variety of materials.  These girls created necklaces, flowers, and other items during their time at Maker Space.  Natalie and Kara were chosen by Mrs. Clair and Mrs. Bean.

Sir Readalot's Fall Book Fair

Sir Readalot’s Castle

Enter The Kingdom of Books

G.E.S. students will visit the fall book fair during the week of September 29^th-October 3^rd.  All classes will be given a scheduled time to visit the book fair.  Listed below are a few reminders concerning the book fair:

-We do not accept checks.  Please bring cash or credit cards.

-There will be no refunds or exchanges.  All sales are final.

-Parents will not be allowed to shop with their students during the school day.  Parents may ONLY shop during Family Night on October 2^nd.

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Fall Book Fair Family Night:

Enter the Kingdom of Books!

Date: Thursday, October 2^nd  

Time: 4:30-6:00

Place: Gilmer Elementary School Library

We will have a drawing to win a bag full of BOOKS!  Please bring an item listed below to donate to the Humane Society of Northeast Texas in Longview.  By doing so, you will be entered into our drawing!

Newspaper, hand sanitizer, new or used towels, new or used washcloths, new or used blankets, and paper towels

Happy Kindergarten Students

Several Kindergarten classes visited the school library for the first time today.  These students checked out a book from our picture book section while practicing correct library procedures.  Pictured below are three happy library patrons from Mrs. Engel's class.

 

Library Visits are in Full Swing!

Students in PreK through 4th grade have enjoyed visiting the library this week.  Several students have checked out books before school, and many students have visited the library with their class during school.  Enjoy your books, GES Buckeyes!

Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year!

I am very excited about the wonderful activities that will take place this year in the Gilmer Elementary School library.  We will have an author visit, two book fairs, Children's Book Week events, and much more!  There will be many new books available in the library for check out, and I am anxious to meet all of our new students.  The pictures below are of our excited teachers with just a few of our NEW books.  Please check this blog for information regarding upcoming library events.

-Vanessa Reneau
Gilmer Elementary School Librarian

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Box Tops for Education

Our school participates in the Box Tops for Education program.  Please click on the link below for information on how you can help!  http://www.boxtops4education.com/how-box-tops-works

Fabulous Facts by Brooklyn Granville

Third grader Brooklyn Granville read a biography about Susan B. Anthony during the Buckeye Book Club.  Then she wrote some of her favorite facts about Susan B. Anthony and shared with the group.  Thank you, Brooklyn!

Children's Book Week Was a SUCCESS!

Children's Book Week (May 12th-May16th) was a success.  We had a Buy One, Get One Free book fair that allowed students to buy some amazing titles at great prices.  In addition, we had an "Unusual Reading Spot" photo contest.  84 students participated by taking pictures reading on planes, tractors, log trucks, and more!  We also had a Book Float parade where 132 students created book floats to represent their favorite book.  Every student that participated in these contests received a prize.  The winners of the contests received prizes such as tickets to AirU trampoline park, Lunar Mini Golf passes, and gift cards to the Mud Hut Pottery shop in Longview.  Pictured below are a few of our Book Float Parade participants.

Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair

The BOGO Book Fair will run from today through Friday, May 16th.  Each class is assigned a time to visit the shop at the book fair.  If students do not bring money on their assigned day, they will be able to shop on Friday during their grade level's assigned time.  We will have a Family Night on Thursday, May 15th from 4:30-6:30.  If you would like to donate a nonperishable food item to the East Texas Food Bank when you arrive at Family Night, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a basket full of books!  Please remember:
-We do not accept checks.  Please bring cash or credit cards.
-There will be no refunds or exchanges.  All sales are final.
-Parents will not be allowed to shop at the book fair during school hours.  Parents will only be allowed to shop during Family Night on May 15th from 4:30-6:30.

Thank you for your support of the G.E.S. library!

New Book in the Library

Kindergarten student Graylyn Fry is pictured with a NEW book in our library!  Stop by the library and check out the book, Hank Aaron's Dream!

Children's Book Week

Children’s Book Week

Gilmer Elementary School has some exciting things planned for Children’s Book Week during the week of May 12^th-16^th.  Our events include:

-Our annual Scholastic BOGO Book Fair

-Family Night at the BOGO Book Fair (Please bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the East Texas Food Bank.)  You can enter a raffle to win a basket full of books!

-An “Unusual Reading Spot” Contest

-A Book Float Parade

Scholastic BOGO Book Fair and Family Night: Each class will have an opportunity to visit the book fair once as a class during the week of May 12^th-16^th.  On Friday, May 16^th, students will have an opportunity to visit the book fair individually.  The book fair hours will be from 9:00-2:00 Monday-Thursday.  On Friday, the hours will be from 8:30-12:00.  Parents will not be permitted to shop at the Book Fair during school hours.  We will have a Family Night on Thursday, May 15^th from 4:30-6:30.  Please bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the East Texas Food Bank during Family Night.  When you donate a nonperishable food item to the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a basket full of books!

-An “Unusual Reading Spot” Contest:  The Gilmer Elementary School library will have an “Unusual Reading Spot” contest.  Help your child find an unusual spot to read a great book.  Students might be found reading on a tractor, in a dugout, in a tent, or any place imaginable!  Each photo should show students visible reading a book.  (See examples below.)  The winners will have their photos enlarged to 8”x10” photos which will be displayed in our G.E.S. library.  Prizes will be given to winners!

                                  

Who: Any student attending Gilmer Elementary School (One entry per student.)

When: Pictures can be submitted from May 5^th-May 13^th.  Voting will be held on May 16^th. 

How: Participating students must submit a 4x6 photo print of their contest entry between May 5^th-May 13^th.  Students must bring these submissions to Mrs. Reneau in the library.  Please complete a participation form in the library and attach to your contest entry picture.  (Form is attached.)

G.E.S. Unusual Reading Spot Contest

Student name ______________________________________________

Grade _______________  Teacher _____________________________

Parent Name ______________________________________________

Parent Phone Number _______________________________________

Parent Signature ____________________________________________

Title of Photo Entry: __________________________________________________________

How did you think of the idea for your photo entry?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 

Buckeye Book Float Parade:  Students will read a book of their choice and create a “book float.” This “book float” will be created using a shoe box and various other materials.  (Be creative!)  Students will decorate the shoe box to go with the book and it will be a float in our school book parade held on Thursday, May 15^th at 8:30.  Only students and faculty will attend the parade.  Prizes will be given to the “Most Creative” floats in each grade!

  

  

Directions for Creating a Book Float:

Choose a book of your choice to read.  Gather a shoe box and materials that represent that book to use on your float.

Decide what color(s) you want your float to be. Cover the outside of the shoe box with colored paper, foil, gift wrap, Sunday comics, brown grocery bag paper -- or paint the box. Do not cover the inside of the box (it will not be visible). Cover the entire lid.

Turn the shoebox upside-down. This will be the base of your float. Attach the lid of the shoebox to the end of the upside-down box (this will form a backdrop for your float). Glue, staple or tape the lid in place.

Decorate your float! Arrange the items on your float. Glue them in place.

Use markers or paint to write the title of your chosen book and the author’s name on the side of the float.

Book Float directions retrieved from enchantedlearning.com.

Bunnies Visit the Library

Three of Mrs. Loden's students visited the library yesterday.  Each student made bunny ears and hopped by to look at books.  Thank you for visiting!

Mother and Daughter Enjoy our NEW Books

Ms. Godfrey and her daughter, Iyunna, enjoyed browsing through a couple of our NEW library books.  They highly recommend you to check out these books!  Pictured below are Ms. Godfrey and Iyunna with The Disney Princess Cookbook by Cynthia Littlefield and The Berry Bitty Princess Pageant by Mickie Matheis.

Officer Toby With a NEW Library Book

Our campus police officer, Deputy Toby, celebrated his birthday today!  He took a moment from his celebration to look through a new library book.  Deputy Toby encourages YOU to check out The Incredible Life of Balto by Meghan McCarthy.

The Super Second Grade Teachers Support our Library!

The second grade teachers are thrilled to have NEW books in our collection.  Pictured below are these fabulous educators with the following titles: All Alone by Kevin Henkes, Beauty and the Beast by Jan Brett, Bailey Goes Camping by Kevin Henkes, and Pete the Cat-Play Ball! by James Dean.

Fourth Grade Teachers are Fans of our New Books!

Fourth grade teachers Mrs. Davis and Ms. Boothe are excited about the new books in our collection.  Pictured below are these amazing teachers with A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston and Pete the Cat-I Love My White Shoes by James Dean.

New Books Available in the Library!

We have several new titles available for check out in the library.  Please stop by and find the perfect book for you!  Pictured below are some wonderful ladies in our G.E.S. office with the following books: The Surprise Attack of Jabba the Puppett by Tom Angelberger, Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo, Junonia by Kevin Henkes, and Pete the Cat-Rocking in my School Shoes by James Dean.

The Adventures of Captain Underpants in FULL COLOR

Macen is proud to display a wonderful new chapter book available in the library.  The Adventures of Captain Underpants (in Full Color) by Dave Pilkey is waiting to be read by many cool students.  What a great new title!

New Title Available for Check Out

Pictured above is Elese with a new book in our library collection.  Geronimo Stilton-Attack of the Bandit Cats by Geronimo Stilton is available for check out!  Stop by the library soon to view this great novel.

New Book in the Library!

The library has a NEW addition to the collection.  Visit the library and check out Pete the Cat-Too Cool for School by Kimberly and James Dean.

Just a Reminder!

Just a reminder!  There will be NO Buckeye Book Club meetings TODAY or April 10th!  A note will go home with the students to let them know the dates of the next meeting.  Thanks!

NEW Leisure Reading Area!

The Gilmer Elementary School library is pleased to show the NEW leisure reading area in our facility.  The new sofas were purchased through our collection of Box Tops for Education.  Thanks to the generosity of the students, teachers, and community members, we raised enough money in Box Tops that we were able to provide the students with the seating pictured below.  It has been so enjoyable to see the excited reactions of students and teachers as they view the new area for the first time.  THANK YOU for supporting our school through Box Tops for Education!!!

Mrs. Gee's First Grade Class LOVED Our New Seating Area!