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2121 Margaret DriveArlington, Texas 76012682-867-1010Teacher/Librarian: Ann WatleyHours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:05 - 3:30awatley_aisd.net (Subject line must state purpose of email clearly to avoid district filtering.)Visiting the library Students have a scheduled time to visit the library, usually with their Language Arts class. Students may also visit the library with their teacher's permission from 3:00 to 3:20, or before or after school (8:05-3-30)Checking Out BooksK - 2 check out 1 book at a time. 3 - 6 may check out 2 books at a time. No fines are assessed for late books, however all checked out books must be returned in order for students to check out new books.Lost or Damaged BooksIf a book is lost or damaged, let us know as soon as possible so that the student's record may be cleared to again allow check out of additional books. As we cannot keep change available, please send the exact amount in payment in cash or check made out to Butler Elementary.Library may be closed for after-school meetingsUseful LinksDatabasesThese databases are provided by AISD subscriptions and reguire a password. Just ask your librarian.

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Battle of the BooksBattle of the Books is a reading motivation program for grades 4 and 5 to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading. Books chosen by the A.I.S.D. librarians for inclusion on the reading lists represent quality literature on a variety of topics and levels of difficulty so that the reader will be exposed to a broad range of books. A team of four students from each grade level will be selected in December. All students interested in participating should read all 8 books for his grade level and review them several times before the qualifying test in December. Team members are required to maintain a passing average in all their classes and be free from office referrals. Once selected, team members work together with me several times a week to prepare for the district-wide competition in February. They will be asked to re-read the books, discuss them with me and the other team members, and quiz each other. These books are available in the Butler library as well as the Arlington Public Library. 4th Grade Because of Winn-Dixie by DiCamilloEarthquake Terror by KehretFerret in the Bedroom, Lizards in the Fridge by WallaceForging of the Blade by LaFeversGrand Escape by NaylorHow to Steal a Dog by OConnorMister and Me by HoltYear of Miss Agnes by Hill5th Grade Bud, Not Buddy by CurtisGhost of Fossil Glen by DeFeliceMegans Island by RobertsSmall Steps by KehretTale of Despereaux by DiCamilloTime for Andrew by HahnThe Thing About Georgie by GraffSwindle by KormanTeams for 2009-2010 Fourth Grade Team:AmyClaireKarenPriceFifth Grade Team:AmyCarlieKieMeaganBattle ResultsResultsBoth of the Butler teams brought back gold medals this year! CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE TEAM MEMBERS!That makes 5 times that both Butler Battle teams received gold medals in the same year and the fourteenth and fifteenth times overall.2008 - 2009 Competition23 Arlington elementary schools participated this year. This year's Butler team members were: 4TH GRADE TEAM 5TH GRADE TEAMCarlie Grace Kie Andrea Emily Pinar Nicole Jenny SCORINGGold medal: 35 - 40 answers correct out of 40Silver medal: 30 - 34 answers correct out of 40Red ribbon: 20 - 29 answers correct out of 40Certificate: 0 - 19 answers correct out of 40Butler Reading ClubsWhat are they?Beginning with the 2004 - 2005 school year, the Butler Library began a number of new reading programs, or reading clubs. Students in all grade levels were invited to find a reading club suited to his/her grade level.Purpose•To provide guidance in book selection •To promote an interest in reading•To promote reading a variety of literature•To recognize reading accomplishments•To recognize short term goalsDetails•Reading club forms are available in the library. •Due dates are firm; reading records are not accepted late. •Parent signature is not required. •AR quizzes are not required. •Books must be read during this school year. •Books must be age appropriate. •Students who participate will receive a membership card magnet and a certificate.DefinitionsNonfiction books are those that are not made up but are informational. If they are found in a library, they will have a Dewey Decimal Classification number although NOT ALL BOOKS WITH DEWEY NUMBERS ARE NONFICTION.Mystery is a fiction genre which centers around a puzzle or unusual problem to solve, such as a crime. Main characters work with clues to try to solve the mystery, without being thrown off by distractions or false leadsDr. Seuss books were written by Dr. Seuss; this does not include every book with the Cat in the Hat logoFirst Step books are a smaller overall size than picture books and are generally around 40 to 60 pages. Examples: Nate the Great books, Mr. Putter and Tabby books, Henry and Mudge books.History Club: Historical fiction examples: Dear America or OrphanTrain series; Nonfiction - books about various times in history, like WW II; Biography - books about famous peopleClub DetailsMy TextMy Text1st GradeDr. Seuss Reading Club4 booksDue Jan. 29Click check for form My Text3rd GradeNonfiction Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 19Click check for form2nd GradeFirst Step Reading Club4 booksDue Jan. 29Click check for form My Text4th GradeMystery Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 26Click check for formMy Text5th GradeNonfiction Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 26Click check for form My Text6th GradeHistory Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 19Click check for form Club DetailsMy TextMy TextMy Text2nd GradeJunie B Jones Reading Club3 booksDue March 121st GradeNonfiction Reading Club4 booksDue March 123rd GradeNonfiction Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 19 My TextMy TextMy Text6th GradeHistory Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 195th GradeNonfiction Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 264th GradeMystery Reading Club4 booksDue Feb. 26 Forms are available in the library or click the paper icon to see form.Accelerated Reader

Quizlist InteractiveStudents can search the Butler AR list from home or the public library using this link. They can enter their own reading level range and then add keywords to search for subjects they're interested in at their reading level.

Accelerated Reader ARFrom any school computer, use this link to go to the AR website to take a quiz or view your Student Record Report.Student Record ReportFrom any school computer, sign into AR (for User Name type your last name, no space, then your lunch number; for Password type the letter A, no space, then your lunch number again) then click View Reports, then Student Record Report.Cafe Dewey

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First Grade Worms 2006-2009

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