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Monday, January 25, 2010 9:23:53 PM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled We Want You!!!!!:
Betsy said, "Reading Rally Day will turn twenty this year! For 20 years the Zavala School Community has celebrated reading with a fantastic celebration. Readers share their love for reading through sharing books that reflect their career or favorite hobbies. Top..." more
Friday, January 8, 2010 7:31:52 PM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Read-a-thon!:
Betsy said, "Get ready to read! On January 22nd, we will launch, or begin, our school Read-a-thon. This program is run by Bookspring, and helps raise money for our Reading is Fundamental books and books that are given to babies at clinics. You will get pledges..." more
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:39:01 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Parent's Choice:
Betsy said, "So your child does not like to read? You are not alone. Get help and advice at the Parent's Choice website here. See also links for homework help.http://www.parents-choice.org/article.cfm?art_id=66&the_page=reading_list"
Thursday, October 15, 2009 6:05:27 PM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Book Fair:
Betsy said, "Our Christmas Book Fair will be held in the library on December 3rd. Save your money and do your Christmas shopping that night! Santa will also be here for family photos just like last year. We will have the family night in the library from 6 to 8..." more
Thursday, October 1, 2009 1:40:29 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Scary Stories to tell in the Dark:
Betsy said, "5th and 6th graders! Meet in the library at 5:45p.m. before the PTA performance on October 29th where you sing for the audience. After the show, come to the library and listen to scary stories and read along by flashlight to the favorite book we..." more
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:32 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Bluebonnet Books for 2009:
Betsy said, "Make sure you read the Webliography for this year's Bluebonnet Books. There are links to authors and other related information for every book on the list.http://www.txla.org/groups/tba/nominees.html"
Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:47:46 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Harry Potter:
Betsy said, "I am starting at the very first book and reading them all in sequence! It is so much fun, because you see things the second time around that you did not see the first time. Plan to read them too, so we can have a Harry Potter trivia contest when..." more
Sunday, June 7, 2009 12:44:46 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Summer Reading:
Betsy said, "Remember the library will be open on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings in June from 9 to 12. Bring your permission form signed in order to come by yourself. You must be 8 or above to come by yourself. I will have listening centers..." more
Sunday, June 7, 2009 12:44:46 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Great Books for Boys:
Betsy said, "The founder of KidsReads asked her son to compile a list of his favorite books. Boys want action and adventure and this list will help you find books you like, so click this link to see what I..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled R.L. Stein does it again!:
Betsy said, "The author that bought us the Goosebumps series is back again! This time the series will be called Horrorlands. The Horrorland copies I had were grabbed up by the boys in the Lightening Thief book club, so you will have to wait until they are..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Picture books are not just for little kids:
Betsy said, "I made a new picture books for big kids shelf in the library. There are many books by authors like Eve Bunting that only a more mature reader would "get", or understand. The illustrations in some of these books are especially beautiful. If you are..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Accelerated Reader:
Betsy said, "Wow! More Mustangs are earning their points and meeting their reading goals. More of you will be able to attend the Friday award movie to celebrate your success. Congratulations and keep up the hard work!"
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Teacher's Domain:
Betsy said, "http://www.teachersdomain.org/This is an excellent site, filled with helpful instructional videos."
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Reading Rally Day-Flyer for Help:
Betsy said, "We want you!Who: Anyone willing to share his or her time and talent for only one or two scheduled 30 minute periods.When: Zavala Reading Rally Day, May 8th from 8:30 until 11:30 amWhere: Zavala Elementary SchoolWhy: To share your special interest..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Lindsey Lane:
Betsy said, "Great News! The author Lindsey Lane will come and talk with classes during Reading Rally Day. She will read to PreK and EC classes, and will show a powerpoint to the first and second grade classes about how she made a book. She wrote the book..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Poem in My Pocket Day:
Betsy said, "I will have bookmarks for students tomorrow for National Poem in your Pocket Day. See here for many activities for this day. If the students have a poem in their pocket, and read it to me, they will get a..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Picturing America Bookshelf:
Betsy said, "We are happy to report that we are the proud recipients of the Picturing America Bookshelf books. They go with the posters in the Picturing America gallery. The books will be arriving in the library soon, and will be put on display. Here is the link..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Liz Garton Scanlon coming to Reading Rally Day:
Betsy said, "We will welcome author Liz Scanlon to Zavala for Reading Rally Day. Here is a link about her books:http://www.lizgartonscanlon.com/html/books.htm"
Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:17:25 AM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled Freeze Pops:
Betsy said, "You take a good look,and bring back your books,at lunch on May 29,you will feel so fine!Your brain will say, "Ow!"but your tongue will say, "Wow!"So bring your books back,and have a brain freeze attack!"
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:45:00 PM
Betsy Crosby wrote a blog post titled ReadKiddoRead:
Betsy said, "OK, start planning your trips to the city library and check out these books on ReadKiddoRead!http://www.readkiddoread.com/homeAlso, look at this list by Judy Freeman, who knows good..." more