Windcrest Library

10/05/2024

Congratulations to one of our favorite authors Jason Reynolds on being named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow. For years, he has inspired young readers with stories depicting the rich inner lives of children of color, ensuring they see themselves in literature and empowering them to tell their own stories. Reynolds is a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, a two-time National Book Award finalist, past honorary chair of Banned Books Week, and so much more.

We're proud to feature Jason Reynolds on one of our READ posters and can't wait to see what he does next!

(Poster available at https://bit.ly/3BxfQhe)

02/22/2022

Windcrest Elementary invites you to celebrate Read Across America Week!

Monday, Feb 28th: Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss
Reading Rocks our Socks!
Read while wearing a pair of crazy socks. Mismatched, colorful, etc.

Tuesday, March 1st: I Want my Hat Back by Jon Klassen. Hat Day! Wear a Hat while reading today! Crazy hat or any hat!

Wednesday, March 2nd: Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match by Monica Brown
Mix and Match clothes day! Wear your wacky clothes today!

Thursday, March 3rd: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Wear a striped shirt today!

Friday, March 4th: Wear a shirt about a book or a spirit shirt!
Happy Reading!

02/17/2022

Hello Windcrest Family! This is just a reminder that Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages Reading Logs are due Friday, February 18th. Happy Reading!

01/19/2022

After having a fantastic time last spring, author Aaron Reynolds invited NEISD libraries to be part of his virtual book tour for the release of Fart Quest #3: The Dragon's Dookie. Students will have an opportunity to hear from Mr. Reynold's about his latest book in the incredibly popular Fart Quest series in early February.

If you would like to purchase any of the Fart Quest books, including book #3, please visit the link provided to order copies from The Twig with a 20% discount. Please order by Friday, January 23 to guarantee you receive a copy. Orders placed by the 23rd will be distributed to students at school. Orders place between January 23 and February 23 will need to picked up by families from The Twig.
https://www.thetwig.com/aaron-reynolds-nisdneisd-virtual-school-visits

10/18/2021

Dear Windcrest Family,

Please join us for our Book Fair! Our book fair will take place on the following dates and times:

Book Fair hours:

Tuesday, October 19th, 8:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20th, 8:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st, 8:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Friday, October 22nd, 8:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Please remember that all prices displayed on your scholastic newsletter do not include the taxes; please be sure to consider the addition of taxes to your total book purchase (a list is included on the back of this letter). I look forward to seeing you at our Book Fair!

If you cannot visit the book fair in person please consider ordering a book from our online book fair!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/windcrestelementaryschool

Sincerely,
Ms. Ramirez
Librarian
(210) 407-9604

Visit our school's homepage to hear the latest Book Fair news, RSVP for events, sign up to volunteer, and more!

09/13/2021

Happy International Dot Day! On September 15th Windcrest will be celebrating Dot Day. Dot Day is celebrated around the world is about the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Wear polka dots or a dot (Basketball shirt, anything can be a dot!) this Wednesday.

To learn more about Dot Day, please visit: https://www.internationaldotday.org/

06/15/2021

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity Shining Stars, it’s online and FREE! Register at the link below to receive the zoom link.

🌞 Stay cool with this upcoming Summer with SAPL for Kids online program, "Shadow Factory" on June 16 at 2 p.m.

Stories and poetry come to life in the hands of Matt Sandbank, nationally touring shadow puppeteer. Recommended for children 4 and up.

Register today: https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D152956350

05/19/2021

Happy Reading Windcrest! Please view the attached newsletter to learn about our Summer Reading Guide with lots of free resources and information.

Windcrest Elementary Library Summer Reading Guide 2021

05/04/2021

This Friday, May 7th, students at Windcrest Elementary will have an opportunity to virtually meet with author Aaron Reynolds!

If you are interested in purchasing books for this event with a signed bookplate from the author, please visit: https://www.thetwig.com/aaron-reynolds-neisd-school-virtual-events

Use the code: REYNOLDS to receive a 20% discount at checkout.

Books can be shipped (shipping charges apply) or picked up from Twig bookshop.

Orders must be placed by Friday, May 14, 2021.

04/16/2021

Hello Spring time! Students created their very own origami tulips after reading "Dandy" by Ame Dyckman in the library this week.

03/22/2021

We had a great time wearing our "good guy" mustaches for our author visit from Author Bridget Heos! Thank you so much for virtually visiting with our Windcrest family!

03/15/2021

Windcrest Elementary School presents: A Virtual Author visit with Bridget Heos on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Classrooms will have an opportunity to participate in a virtual author visit with Bridget Heos. Twig books is currently offering discounts on Bridget Heos books with a signed bookplate from the author. To order, please visit: https://www.thetwig.com/bridget-heos-school-visits