RBE Library 2012-2013 End of Year Report

Ruth

RUTH BORCHARDT ELEMENTARY

End of Year Report

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LEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY

End of Year Report 2012-2013

Frisco ISD

F R I S C O I S D

that! Love all the new programs you’ve introduced to the school! Thank you for bring a new perspective to our kids and keep our kids up with the latest technology!

2012-2013

This wasn’t work. This was GREAT fun! The activities are really fun to reveal and we got to really think! This was really entertaining education I wish we could do it again!

-Niyoosha

from www.rbelibrary.com

Contents RBE Library Statistics ...................................................................................... 3

RBE Library Statistics ...................................................................................... 4

Overdrive Stats ............................................................................................. 5

RBE Library Programs ...................................................................................... 6

RBE Library Programs ...................................................................................... 7

RBE Library Special Programs ............................................................................. 8

Happenings @RBE Library ................................................................................. 9

Happenings @RBE Library ................................................................................ 10



NUMBER OF ITEMS IN THE COLLECTION AS OF JUNE 1, 2013: 13,936 .................................. 13

ESTIMATED VALUE OF COLLECTION: $289,960.36 ...................................................... 13

RBE Library Collection Data .............................................................................. 14

FUNDS4BOOKS ............................................................................................. 14

AMOUNT RAISED IN DONATIONS: $612.00 ............................................................... 14

Looking to the Future ..................................................................................... 15

1. Library Programs .................................................................................. 15

2. Library Schedule ................................................................................... 15

3. Teacher Collaborations ........................................................................... 15

Looking to the Future ..................................................................................... 16

4. Information Literacy .............................................................................. 16

5. Budget Considerations ............................................................................ 16

6. Principal Suggestions and Vision ................................................................ 16

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4915

3778

3267

4415

4254

4128

4232

4341

5423

4892

3675

3357

4538

4270

4022

4257

2880

August/ September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

Number of Books In and Out

Checkout Checkin

1407

1433

906

860

1110

963

878

859

642

1699

1544

1305

1068

1471

1450

1482

1752

1041

2073

1853

1387

1384

1899

1768

1637

1606

1180

68

27

61

20

33

69

19

16

7

August/ September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

Number of Books Out by Genre

Biography Nonfiction Fiction Easy Fiction

RBE Library Statistics School Year 2012-2013

4624

4446

3452

3020

4157

3859

3615

3866

2700

799

458

218

335

381

409

387

391

179

August/ September

October

November

December

January

February

March

April

May

Books Out By Borrower Type

Staff Student

Total Books

Checked In 37,098

Checked Out 37,214

Out to Students 33,739

Out to Staff 3,557

RBE Library Statistics School Year 2012-2013

24%

35%

40%

1%

Total Books Out By Genre

Easy Fiction Fiction Nonfiction Biography

Annual Totals

Easy Fiction 9,058

Fiction 12,812

Nonfiction 14,787

Biography 320

Overdrive Stats School Year 2012-2013

RBE Library Programs

School Year 2012-2013

List of Programs

1. Rave Reviews

2. Texas 2x2 Books

3. Texas Bluebonnet Books

4. Math Stats Challenge

5. Book Clubs

6. The Connected RBE Library

Program Overviews

1. Rave Reviews

a. Students submitted book reviews online.

b. Book reviews were posted to the library website.

c. Total Rave Reviews 234 this year (55 last year)

d. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library-programs/rbe-library-rave-

reviews/

2. Texas 2x2 Books

a. All 20 Texas 2x2 Books were used in story times for Kinder and 1st

throughout the year.

b. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library-programs/rbe-library-texas-2x2-

books-2/

3. Texas Bluebonnet Books

a. In February, students voted on their favorite book.

b. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library-programs/rbe-library-texas-

bluebonnet-books-2/

c. February 14th was the Bluebonnet Bash

d. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/02/14/rbe-librarys-bluebonnet-

bash/

[I like this system where you can submit reviews about really good

books. It makes checking out

books alot easier by just

referring to the RBE Library

website.

-Shivam

from www.rbelibrary.com]

RBE Library Programs School Year 2012-2013

4. Math Stats Challenge

a. Each month a math problem was posted

to the cafeteria bulletin board and the

library website for each grade level K

b. Students picked up a form from the

library and completed it for the

challenge.

c. Students with corre

received an extra checkout coupon.

d. The champions for the year will be recognized the last week of school.

e. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library

5. Book Clubs

a. 6 book clubs throughout the year

b. Book Clubs were open to 3

kids in it. Each club read a book over the course of a month and we met 3

times to talk about it during lunc

c. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library

6. The Connected RBE Library

a. 6 iPads and 3 MacBook Airs for student use.

b. Students used a dry erase marker to sign their name when they took a

device to use while in the library.

c. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/04/the

Each month a math problem was posted

to the cafeteria bulletin board and the

library website for each grade level K-5.

Students picked up a form from the

library and completed it for the

Students with correct responses

received an extra checkout coupon.

The champions for the year will be recognized the last week of school.

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library-programs/math-stat

6 book clubs throughout the year

Book Clubs were open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. Each “club” had up to 6


times to talk about it during lunch.

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/library-programs/rbe-library

The Connected RBE Library

6 iPads and 3 MacBook Airs for student use.

a dry erase marker to sign their name when they took a

device to use while in the library.

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/04/the-connected

After my first book club, I really look forward to the next time a 5th Grade book club is hosted! I’ll be sure to be trying out once again -Marian

From www.rbeblibrary.com

The champions for the year will be recognized the last week of school.

stat-challenges/

grades. Each “club” had up to 6


library-book-clubs/

a dry erase marker to sign their name when they took a

connected-rbe-library/

After my first book club, I really look forward to the next time a 5th ade book club is hosted! I’ll be

sure to be trying out once again.

From www.rbeblibrary.com

RBE Library Special Programs


List of Special Programs

1. Catherine Fowler and the History of Frisco

2. Cowgirl Peg Author Visit

3. Wimpy Kid Launch Event

4. Children’s Book Week

Special Programs Overviews

1. Catherine Fowler

a. Presented to 2 different groups of 3rd graders all about the history of Frisco.

b. Paid for by the district library services.

c. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/12/11/catherine-fowler-visits-rbe/

2. Cowgirl Peg Author Visit

a. We read a Cowgirl Peg book in the library in preparation for this author

visit.

b. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/11/cowgirl-peg-is-coming-to-

the-rbe-library/

c.

3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw Launch Event

a. Jeff Kinney, best-selling author of the Diary of Wimpy Kid series released

his latest book, The Last Straw, in November.

b. We celebrated by pre-selling the book and then those that bought a book

came to the library during lunch for a celebration.

c. We played wimpy kid trivia games and I passed out Last Straw magnets.

d. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/18/new-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid/

4. Children’s Book Week

a. RBE Library Tournament of Books

b. School wide dress up days

c. Blanket tents in the library

d. Students made popsicle stick bookmarks

e. Promoted Summer Reading

f. http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/19/childrens-book-week-rbe-

library/

i love the RBE library its so

cheerful in the library!!!!!!!.

-Sara


Happenings @RBE Library


815 Classes seen during the 2012-2113 School Year

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/08/30

/welcome-to-the-2012-2013-school-year/

1. 4th Grade Soil Web Quest:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/08/31/4th-grade-soil-web-quest/

2. Genre Study with 2nd & 3rd Grade:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/09/12/genre-study-library-activity/

3. 2nd Grade Big Bouffant & Voice: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/09/25/big-

bouffant-voice/

4. 5th Grade Early Explorations & Settlements in U.S. History:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/02/5th-grade-early-explorations-

settlements-in-us-history/

5. Library Holds Flipped Lesson: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/04/rbe-

library-holds/

6. 3rd Grade Poetry Analysis:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/04/columbus-poetry/

7. 2nd Grade Bridges Inquiry: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/08/2nd-

grade-bridge-inquiry-activity/

8. 2nd Grade Retelling Activity: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/01/23/4th-

grade-world-book-scavenger-hunt/

9. 2012 Presidential Election with All Grades:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/18/exercise-your-right-to-vote/ and

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/25/how-the-president-is-elected/ and

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/10/30/5th-grade-election-stations-activity/

I am about to begin working as a

media specialist in a library that

needs a complete makeover! I

love your ideas. I have a feeling

I will continue to frequent your

website through the school year

because you have so much to

offer. This is an inspiration!

-Cynthia Lancaster




10. 2nd Grade Inferences Books: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/11/06/2nd-

grade-inferences-books/

11. November Genre Tables:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/11/14/november-genre-tables/

12. 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Figurative Language:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/11/16/4th-grade-figurative-language/

13. 3rd Grade Frisco History: http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/11/26/frisco-history-for-3rd-grade/

14. 5th Grade Declaration of Independence Web Quest:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/11/28/5th-grade-declaration-of-

independence-webquest/

15. 2nd Grade Jan Brett Author Study:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/12/03/jan-brett-for-2nd-grade/ and

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/12/11/2nd-grade-jan-brett-author-study/

16. Kindergarten Gingerbread Cowboy:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/12/19/gingerbread-cowboy-with-

kindergarten/

17. 2nd Grade Veteran’s Day & Memorial Day:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2012/12/20/memorial-day-veterans-day-

wordfotos-for-2nd-grade/

18. 2nd Grade Narrative vs. Expository Text

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/07/narrative-vs-expository-text/

19. 5th Grade Expository Research

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/07/narrative-vs-expository-text/

20. 2nd Grade Citizenship Stations

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/15/citizenship-stations/

21. 4th Grade Online Resources Flipped Lesson

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/16/4th-grade-online-resources-flipped-

lesson/



22. RBE Library Nominated for a TASL MVP Award:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/18/the-rbe-library-is-nominated-for-a-

tasl-2013-mvp-award/

23. 3rd Grade African American Scientists and Inventors:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/23/3rd-grade-african-american-

scientists-and-inventors/

24. 5th Grade Civil War Research:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/28/5th-grade-civil-war-research/

25. Bluebonnet Voting for 3rd-5th grade Participants:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/01/28/time-for-bluebonnet-voting/

26. 2nd Grade Expository Writing:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/02/02/expository-writing-and-inquiry-with-

2nd-grade/

27. 2nd Grade Important Americans:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/02/14/important-americans-with-2nd-

grade/

28. Bluebonnet Bash with 3rd-5th grade Participants:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/02/14/rbe-librarys-bluebonnet-bash/

29. I Love My Library Mystery Readers:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/02/14/i-love-my-library-mystery-readers/

30. Overdrive Awareness Month:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/03/18/overdrive-free-ebooks-audiobooks/

31. Me Jane with Kinder and 1st Grade:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/03/18/me-jane-with-kinder-and-1st-grade/

32. 2nd grade Fairy Tales and Fables Stations:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/03/21/fairy-tales-fables-stations-with-2nd-

grade/

33. Mystery Reader Winners:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/05/mystery-reader-winners/

This was a really fun activity and I hope we will be doing more activities like this!!

-Abhiraj From The Declaration of Independence Web Quest on www.rbelibrary.com



34. 2nd Grade Robert Munsch Author Study:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/10/robert-munsch-author-study/

35. The Book That Eats People:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/11/the-book-that-eats-people/

36. Cowgirl Peg Author Visit:

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/11/cowgirl-peg-is-coming-to-the-rbe-

library/

37. 2nd grade Persuasive Letters with Puppet Pals

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/11/2nd-grade-persuasive-letters-with-

puppet-pals/

38. 5th Grade Energy Research

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/04/18/5th-grade-energy-research/

39. TASL MVP Award

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/01/tasl-mvp-award/

40. 2nd Grade Classic Fairy Tales vs. Fractured Fairy Tales

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/01/classic-fairy-tales-vs-fractured-with-

2nd-grade/

41. 2nd Grade Tomie dePaola Author Study

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/08/tomie-depaola-author-study/

42. 2nd Grade Media Literacy Web Quest

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/10/2nd-grade-media-literacy-web-quest/

43. RBE Library Tournament of Books

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/21/rbe-library-tournament-of-books/

44. 1500 Minute Challenge and Summer Reading

http://borchardtlibrary.edublogs.org/2013/05/21/1500-minute-challenge-summer-

reading-programs/

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Item Count By Collection

RBE Library Collection Data


3%

21%

35%

41%

Average Age of Collection

0-1 years old 2-5 years old 6-10 years old 11-15 years old

NUMBER OF ITEMS IN THE COLLECTION AS OF JUNE 1, 2013: 13,936

ESTIMATED VALUE OF COLLECTION: $289,960.36

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0

71

Mackin Follett Barnes & Noble

Number of Books Purchased By Vendor

Books Purchased

RBE Library Collection Data


APPROX NUMBER OF BOOKS ADDED TO THE COLLECTION: 826

TOTAL

Number of

Books

Purchased:

804

FUNDS4BOOKS

AMOUNT RAISED IN DONATIONS: $612.00

NUMBER OF BOOKS BOUGHT WITH DONATIONS: 50

Looking to the Future


1. Library Programs a. S.L.A.C. (Student Library Advisory Crew)

i. A small number of students from grades 3-5 will be selected (1 student

from each class) by application at the beginning of the year.

ii. They will meet with me once a month during recess.

iii. They will be the Borchardt Book Award Committee and will lead the

Book Award Selection for their grade level.

iv. They will have a Goodreads account and keep track of their reading for

student advisory purposes and for the Book Award purposes.

b. iPad Stations

i. Each month I will create a few stations with interactive activities where

the students can use the iPads to explore and create while in the

library.

2. Library Schedule a. Flexible Schedule

b. Kinder and 1st come once a week for 30 minutes- 1 Kinder and 1st every day M-F

c. 2nd-5th come once every 2 weeks for check out and collaborative activities

d. Teachers schedule through the website for up to a month out for library times

3. Teacher Collaborations a. Set goals for Teacher collaborations?

b. Types of collaborations?

c. Classroom Instruction?

d. Suggestions?

You really have an awesome

site. Every time I visit, I am

amazed at what you do and get

some great ideas for my own

library.

-Mary Moore (Librarian)

From www.rbelibrary.com

Looking to the Future


4. Information Literacy a. 5-FiveE Lessons per grade level on Information

Literacy in the computer lab

b. Inquiry based activities that connect to the

curriculum

c. 1st semester computer lab visits for grades 2-5 on

Databases

d. 2nd semester computer lab visits for grades K-1

on Databases

e. Research Process & Digital Product for grades 2-5

5. Budget Considerations a. Bluebonnet Battle t-shirts

b. Texas 2x2 and Bluebonnet Celebrations Stuff

c. Catherine Fowler

d. Book Fair

e. S.L.A.C. End of Year Celebration

6. Principal Suggestions and Vision

a.

b.

c.

d.

I think it is important to vote because

this country went through a lot just

to vote and if you dont vote its like

they fought to vote for nothing.

-Daniel From Exercise Your Right to Vote on www.rbelibrary.com

I think it is important to vote because

than we can have a good leader that

will chose good laws,and rights.And

so we can chose good laws so we

make good choices.

-Anika From Exercise Your Right to Vote on www.rbelibrary.com

I loved the part where you were able

to put your name on the signing of

the Declaration of Independence. You

got to chose a quill then type your

name!! And I also loved that you

were able to see what was written on

the back of the Declaration of

Independence. Learning history is so

interesting! The only thing I don’t

like is that they always leave you

with lots of questions and wonders.

Like why did John Adams pick George

Washington to be the leader? But

anyways, this was really cool!

Another thing is the movies. They

were good!! Plus, I got to

relaxxx……:):) -_- This is way better than usual worksheets and textbooks.

I love how our school is starting to

get techy.

-Jia Yee Pua From The Declaration of Independence Web Quest on www.rbelibrary.com

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