Skinner BEYOND Days

Take a peek at upcoming Skinner BEYOND Days!
Mark your calendars and be sure to "sign-up" for each month's activities!

2nd Annual Literacy Pumpkin Contest

We had some AMAZING entries this year for Skinner Library's 2nd Annual Literacy Pumpkin Contest!

And in 3rd place was ... Pennywise from Stephen King's It.

Taking 2nd place was ... Harry Potter.

And the winning pumpkin was ... Ms. Maruyama's Learning Family's Eeyore!

CONGRATULATIONS!!  Their learning family received a Hot Chocolate & Cookie Party!

2nd Annual Learning Family Literary Pumpkin Contest

New Library Logo!!!

We are THRILLED to officially unveil the new Skinner Middle School Library Logo!!

Join Skinner Library's TAG!

WANTED

Student who would like to ...

* Read SOON-TO-BE-RELEASED books and write on-line reviews

* Decorate the library for seasons, celebrations, and activities

* Help PLAN fun and engaging activities for students

* Assist with running the Skinner Library Book Fair

* Create original book displays

* Recommend books the library should purchase

* AND MORE!!!

Pick up an application in the library and be sure to return it to 

Mrs. Lewallen no later than Friday, October 7th!!

Skinner Lunch Bunch

The Lunch Bunch ...

We're starting the LUNCH BUNCH!  What's that?  It's BOOKS and LUNCH! Stop by the library and talk with Mrs. Lewallen for more information!!

Summer Reading Challenge - Popcorn & Chocolate Extravaganza

It was a day of POPCORN and CHOCOLATE!  Yep!  We held the final prize level event for the Skinner Summer Reading Challenge this past Thursday!  Students who read a documented 10 hours or more over the summer were invited to a Popcorn & Chocolate Extravaganza!  We had brownies!  We had jalapeno popcorn! We had chocolate cream pie!  White Cheddar Popcorn!  M&Ms! Chocolate cake! Movie Theater Popcorn! Sea Salt Popcorn!  Hersey Kisses! Swiss Chocolate Rolls!  And more!  It was DE-LI-CIOUS!

Mother ~ Daughter Book Club

Are you interested in joining Skinner's Mother ~ Daughter Book Club, but haven't had a chance yet to sign up?  NO WORRIES!!! Our 1st meeting is scheduled for September 22nd from 4:30 - 5:15 in the library.  Simply contact Mrs. Lewallen in the Skinner Library and she will get you added to our list!

Summer Reading Challenge: Popcorn & Chocolate Extravaganza

We're REALLY excited for this Thursday!  All Skinner Scholars who read for at least 600 documented minutes this past summer received their official invitation to the POPCORN & CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA!  Wahoo!!!  Be sure to bring your sweet tooth and appetite! 

Sizzling Scorpion Readers

Skinner Library Instagram

If you haven't already heard, Skinner Library has an INSTAGRAM account!  Check it out as we will be posting LOTS of fun stuff, including contests, throughout the school year.

Fall Reading Challenge Has Begun!

It's the first of September and so our FALL READING CHALLENGE has officially begun!

You have until November 30th to meet the challenge!  Copies of the form can be found in the library or online at the Skinner MS Library webpage!!

Looking forward to giving away TONS of prizes this fall!!

Great Meeting 6th Graders Today

It was WONDERFUL meeting all of the 6th graders today! I had a lot of fun and HOPE all of you will participate in our contests and afterschool activities throughout the school year!  Oh, and remember, we have GOT to choose a name for the library dino!!!

Create a Skinner Library Logo

Skinner Middle School's Library needs an ORIGINAL logo!!  Go to the Skinner MS Library Webpage for more information on how to enter the Library Logo Contest!  Entries are due Sept. 9th!

Would You Want A ...

Go on and admit it ... if you could, you would TOTALLY have a baby dragon.  Right?  Right?

Especially like the "take a nap" part. :)

Read! Read! Read! ~ Remember this summer's reading challenge!!

WHO is YOUR favorite Super Hero?  Mine?  AQUAMAN!!  He ROCKS!!!

Young Adult Author Fan Fest

While attending ALA (you know, that fantastic librarian conference that had me all a twitter with joy ... the one where I got all of the FREE books that I brought home just for you guys?) I had the glorious opportunity to visit with a whole bunch of young adult authors!!

Do you see that guy in the middle?  I have HIS book and it is SIGNED!  (squeal of joy).  Yes, I'm a reading geek.  LOL.

Also, do you like the graphic novel series Zita the Spacegirl?  Well, the author has a new book coming out this year ...

5 1/2 weeks remaining

Oh, my!  There are only about five and a half weeks remaining before the 2016-2017 school year begins and I have to admit, I have NOT done my summer reading!  AHHHHH!!  I know -- horrible, isn't it?  So I have my work cut out for me ... I NEED to read and post about a few of the books I took home over this summer.  And I will!!  Yep!!  I sure will!!  Hmmm ... you do believe me , don't you?

Summer Fun!

 I may not have gotten to my summer reading list, but I have had TONS of fun these past months!!  In late June I attended the Denver ComicCon.  WHAT FUN!!  Not only did I get to Cosplay (oh, yes, we'll be talking a lot about Cosplay this next school year ... totally want to bring the fun to the library), but my pet dragon got to join in on the fun as well!!

 And because he was getting a little lonely, I found him an adorable friend.

 Ain't he just the cutest thing ever?  :)

STOP THE PRESS!!

 I am coming back with TONS and TONS and TONS of books from the annual ALA conference (that's a fancy librarian conference I was able to go to this summer)!  The conference was AMAZING!! Not only did I get to gather all of these FREE books for YOU, our wonderful scholars at Skinner Middle School, but I also got to meet a whole bunch of young adult authors, listen to a variety of librarians talks about FUN and EXCITING things WE can do in the library this upcoming school year, and did I mention I got to gather all of these FREE books just for YOU????

AND, after I review the book ... they are going to be used as PRIZES for YOU!!!  Yep!!  Throughout next year the library will host SEVERAL fun contests and YOU will be able to win FAME!  GLORY!  CANDY!  PRIZES!  and FREE BOOKS!  Wahoo!!!!

Summer is ALMOST here!!

Summer is just around the corner, and with summer comes the 1st Annual Skinner MS Library Summer Reading Challenge!!!

All YOU need to do this summer is READ and then DOCUMENT the minutes read!

This can be done via on-line (see the Skinner Library Homepage).

A.R.C. - Now Reading CALL OF THE WILD

A.R.C. has just begun reading Jack London's class novel Call of the Wild.  Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 3rd @ 6:50 am in the library.  Grab a copy today and join us for breakfast as we talk about the first few chapters!

STEAMPUNK Convention

Last month a group of Skinner Students attended AnomalyCon Mini(on).  They had a BLAST!!  Ms. Davis and Mrs. Lewallen are looking forward to bringing students again next year!!  Keep a look out for information during the 2016-2017 school year!!

              

Not sure what STEAMPUNK is?  Checkout this site, built just for teens like you!

http://steampunkforkids.blogspot.com/

http://steampunkforkids.blogspot.com/

Steampunk Pictures

As promised, here are some picture ideas for Steampunk costumes and accessories.

We are hosting a "Steampunk Costume Design" session in the library on Tuesday, March 15th and Thursday, March 17th from 3:30 - 4:30 PM.  Students wanting to join us and work on Steampunk costumes and accessories are encouraged to attend one or both of the sessions.

Remember to bring your own materials and supplies!!

A.R.C. -- We're reading The 5th Wave

A.R.C., Skinner's Breakfast Reading Club, just held its 3rd meeting on March 8, 2016th!

Currently we are reading The 5th Wave, and WOW things are getting good!!

It's not too late to join us with this book!  Our next meeting is scheduled for 6:50 am on Tuesday, March 22nd.  We are reading up to Section VII!!

Hoping to go see the movie as a group once we finish reading!!

STEAMPUNK ...

STEAMPUNK ... what is it???

According to the blog, Steampunk For Kids, "STEAMPUNK is a made-up, fantasy period of history (or the future). Steampunk imagines what it would be like if the Victorians had used steam power and clockwork to make gadgets like we have today work."

Take a peek at their blog that not only defines STEAMPUNK, but gives examples of Steampunk costumes, novels, and more!!

In the near future, I'll post a few books and pictures that correlate with Steampunk.

ARC - Skinner's Breakfast Reading Club

YEAH!!  The day is finally here!  After having to postpone our first meeting due to the snow storm last week, ARC - Skinner's Breakfast Reading Club - is ready to get together!

We will meet at the front steps between 6:45-6:50.  The meeting will run from 6:50 - 7:20.  In addition to eating (or rather devouring) some delicious foods, we'll also get to know one another a bit and pick our very first book to read.

I cannot wait to see everyone!!!

If you have any questions, let me know via email @ dawn_lewallen@dpsk12.org!