Mrs. Jimenez

Thank you to all of our generous donors throughout the year. The students always look forward to new books whether they are gently used or new.



I hope everyone has a happy and safe summer vacation. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in the new school year.

Welcome back! It's great to see all the students again and that they are anxious to start reading. This year we've added some new titles to our collection with many more to come. Our Library catalog can be accessed through the website https://stjulianaschool.follettdestiny.com be sure to check it out. The catalog will let you know what books we have and if they are available for check-out. This site also has access to a feature called Webpath Express. This feature enables students to do internet research through grade appropriate filtered sites.

As the school year draws to an end, I would like to thank everyone who donated books to the library this year. The students always love having new titles to choose from. A big thank you to Mrs. Hollis and Mrs. Guerrero for all the time they were able to generously give. The Kindergarteners loved having guest readers. Mr. McNally from the Roden Library recently spoke to the k - 4th grade students about the summer reading program. Many of the students seemed interested. Hopefully they will be able to check out this great program. Finally, Mrs. Dziubinski and I wish everyone a safe and happy summer. We look forward to seeing all of you in August!

All Battle of the Books participants who have returned their permission forms will be having a pizza party on Wednesday May 27th. The party will be held in the cafetaria after school until 3:45.

The Chicago Public Library is hosting a Summer Reading Program for all school aged children. This year's theme is Land of Lincoln Readers. The program will be celebrating Illinois and Lincoln's 200th birthday.
Mr. McNally from the Roden Library will be talking to the students on Monday June 1st to promote this fun and educational program.

Starting Friday June 29th, the students will be able to purchase books from the Library Book Sale. All books are $0.25 each.

Friday, May 22 is the final day to return all library books. All outstanding fines and lost book fees should be paid by June 1st.

We will be conducting the annual book sale the first week of June. Students will have scheduled times to visit the sale with their classrooms. More info to come.

I'm already getting requests for next year's book selections for Battle. For your convenience I've listed all the books that will be in the competition. The school Library will not have new selections available until September. Feel free to read during the summer and get a jump on your competition! 1. Bird Lake Moon (ages 8 - 12) 2. Birdwing (ages 9 - 12) 3. Boy in the Striped Pajamas (ages 12 + ) 4. Click (ages 12 - 14) 5. Diamond Willow (ages 10 - 14) 6. Edward's Eyes (ages 8 - 12) 7. eleven (ages 8 - 10) 8. Every Soul A Star (ages 9 - 12) 9. Friendship For Today (ages 8 - 11) 10. Found (ages 8 - 12) 11. Hana's Suitcase (ages 10 - 14) 12. Invention of Hugo Cabret (ages 8 - 11) 13. Leap of Faith (ages 10 + ) 14. Listen! (ages 11 +) 15. Masterpiece (ages 9 - 12) 16. Millions (ages 9 - 13) 17. No Talking (ages 8 - 12) 18. Oggie Cooder (ages 9 - 12) 19. On the Wings of Heroes (ages 9 - 12) 20. Paint the Wind (ages 8 - 12) 21. Roxie and the Hooligans (ages 8 - 11) 22. Rules (ages 9 - 12) 23. Seer of Shadows (10 - 12) 24. So B. It (ages 11 +) 25. Soupy Saturdays w/ the Great One (8 -11) 26. stolen Children (ages 10 - 14) 27. The Wednesday Wars (ages 12 - 14) 28. The Willoughbys (ages 8 - 11) 29. Wings (ages 8 - 10) 30. Worth (ages 8 - 12)

Congratulations to Team 2 who represented us at the multi-school Battle of the Books. After a close competition and three rounds of attempting to break the tie, St. Juliana and St. Hilary were declared winners of the 2009 Battle of the Books. This year we had just under 80 students participate in the Battle program. Ms. Parkhill and I look forward to facilitating next year's group of readers.

Congratulations to Team 2 on winning the Battle of the Books. They will go and represent St. Juliana at the championship Tuesday, April 28th.