2017 Summer Reading Lists by Grade Level

Library News!

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 to meet New York Times bestselling author, Lauren Tarshis! 

                                                                           

 On October 20, Lauren Tarshis will visit Enatai to meet with grades 3, 4, and 5.  She will be touring Washington State to promote the latest riveting addition to her hugely popular I Survived series, which has more than 18 million copies in print! The newest book in the series, I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980, was just released on August 30.  

  Students may PRE-ORDER her books and have them autographed on the day of her visit.  

ORDER FORMS DUE Thursday, October 13.

Click here to print a book order form.

Additional detail about her books can be found at www.laurentarshis.com.

Thank you to University Book Store for sponsoring this exciting author visit!

From the Kirkland Reporter Opinion Page

Back to school with King County Library System 

by Gary Wasdin, Aug 26, 2016 at 6:30AM

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        Summer's end has always been one of my most favorite times of year. I loved going back to school. It meant seeing my friends again, and a fresh start with new teachers and new challenges. The key was having the right tools - No. 2 pencils, plenty of paper and a brand new Trapper Keeper to hold it all together.

        Although I wasn't really aware of it at the time, I started back to school ahead of the curve because I had spent part of my summer participating in my library's annual Summer Reading Program. We didn't talk about things like the "summer slide" back then, but we now know how important it is for young minds to stay active when school is out.

        For those who don't believe young people read anymore, we definitely disproved that. Here at the King County Library System (KCLS) we kept a lot of minds active this summer with more than 31,000 kids and teens participating in the 2016 Summer Reading Program. Reading helps young people succeed in school, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. If you haven't been to a KCLS library recently, you may not realize what lies inside or online: many essential tools for ensuring a great academic year.

• Online Tutoring – If your child needs help, trained professional tutors are available through the library web site. A KCLS library card is your connection to free tutoring for every grade level in any subject, available online from home, school library computers or your own device. This is a lifesaver. http://kcls.org/kids‐subject/tutoring/
• Study Zone – Most KCLS locations offer Study Zones during the school year, where students can come after school to work on assignments, get help from a trained volunteer, or make use of library resources. Study Zone starts up again on Sept. 6. Stop by your nearest library for details or visit online. http://kcls.org/study‐zone/
• Homework Help – No matter the assignment, KCLS can help. Our staff will guide your child to the best resources for any homework topic. We have many tools to supplement school media centers, both online and in community libraries. From biographies to science fair ideas, you will find everything you need at KCLS, including computer workstations for completing school reports and projects. http://kcls.org/browse/k‐12/
• Test Prep – KCLS offers access to an online study and test preparation service that helps students prepare for dozens of standardized tests. From AP exams to the SATs, you will find plenty to ensure that your child performs at their very best. http://kcls.org/teen‐subject/a‐z‐resources/
• K‐12 Newsletter – To stay on top of all the great support services available at your library, sign up for our monthly newsletter. It offers great information that you can put to use immediately. https://kcls.org/newsletters/

        A library card is the most important item on your back‐to‐school list—it's your ticket to everything the library has to offer. To make it even easier, KCLS is partnering with most school districts to create student accounts, allowing students to access KCLS online resources with their student ID number.

        Check with a teacher or librarian to learn more and to see if your school is participating.
Have a great school year, and we look forward to welcoming you and your children to the library.

Gary Wasdin is the director of the King County Library system.

August 2016

What an exciting time to be an Enatai Eagle! A new year and a new building!

The library is a place where kids learn to: 

1. PARTICIPATE: share ideas & ask questions
2. APPRECIATE: develop a love of literature & read widely
3. PURSUE: find books, navigate websites, understand library organization
4. THINK: extract, select, compare, use, evaluate, and express information
5. RESPECT: use resources responsibly and ethically

 

Summer Reading 2016

Another great author to visit Enatai!

On January 29, Kazu Kibuishi will meet with grades 3, 4, and 5 to expose students to the writing and illustrating process of graphic novels. Kazu Kibuishi is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Amulet series, in addition to several others. Kazu was also selected to illustrate the covers of the 2013 paperback editions of the Harry Potter series in celebration of the 15^th anniversary. Born in Tokyo, Kazu moved to the U.S. when he was a child. He currently resides in Mill Creek, WA.  

Students may PRE-ORDER his books and have them autographed on the day of his visit!  

Order forms are due January 22.

To print an order form, click here.

Additional detail about his books can be found on boltcity.com or amazon.com

       

Thank you to Bellevue Schools Foundation and Enatai PTSA for co-funding this exciting author visit!

 

The Enatai Food Drive was a success!

 Thank you to all the students, teachers, and families who collected food for the Food Drive. 
Enatai students donated 1,000 food items to help our neighbors in need. 

Thank you, also, to the Enatai Girl Scouts for gathering, counting, and delivering the food to Hopelink. 

What a difference you made in our community! 

K-3 Author Visit & Food Drive!

On December 7, local author Lois Brandt will visit with K-3 students to share and discuss her book, Maddi’s Fridge.

"This title is notable. A thoughtful and well-executed look at the challenge of childhood hunger. The bright, friendly illustrations soften the topic while still conveying the characters’ difficult feelings, such as worry and embarrassment. Gentle, age-appropriate humor releases the tension, keeping readers engaged as Sofia discovers how to best help her friend.” —Kirkus Reviews

BOOK ORDERS: Students may PRE-ORDER a book and have it autographed on the day of her visit.  ORDER FORMS ARE DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30. 
Click here to print an order form.

Additional details about her book can be found at http://www.loisbrandt.com  

FOOD DRIVE: During the week of Dec. 7- Dec. 11, Enatai students have the opportunity to make a difference and practice the virtues of caring/service by collecting canned goods for our neighbors in need. All donations will support Hopelink. Each classroom will have a collection bin. Most needed items: canned meals, canned meat, canned fruits or vegetables, cereal, dry beans, pasta, peanut butter, rice, and soup. The food drive is a perfect tie-in with the book!

                                                                                                                       

This Author Visit is funded by the Enatai PTSA. Fantastic experiences like this would not happen without parent participation in our fundraisers. THANK YOU for your support!

NEW Book for Parents: The "Me, Me, Me" Epidemic by Amy McCready

Interview with author Amy McCready recently published in the Seattle Times:  

No one wants to be the parent of a child going viral in a video, screaming in a restaurant or throwing a tantrum in the cereal aisle. So how can parents form a foundation that fights back against a culture where it seems kids are entitled to anything — be it a trophy for showing up or the newest jeans everyone's wearing at school? Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, has a few ideas. Her book, "The 'Me, Me, Me' Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World," out in August 2015 describes a land in which kids can hear the word "no." McCready, a Raleigh, N.C., mom of 17- and 19-year-old sons, talked to us about tamping down the scourge of entitlement. This is an edited transcript.

Q: You're a self-described "recovering yeller." What inspired you to write this book?

A: Most of my work has been around teaching parents, from toddlers to teens, how to bring out the best in their kids. Over the years, this topic of entitlement kept coming up. Parents told me about kids not being able to take "no" for an answer, expecting bribes or rewards for expected behavior, kids who were not willing to help out at home, not taking personal responsibility.

The one thing I have found with all of these parents is no one intends to raise an entitled child. It happens out of love. And it happens when we're sort of doing things for our kids that they're actually perfectly capable of doing for themselves. Or we don't want them to experience disappointment, so we step in and rescue.

Q: Do you feel we're seeing more of this entitled behavior now?

A: It does feel like this issue of entitlement has grown to epidemic proportions, and it's not... 

Continue reading the full article here: 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-0811-entitled-kids-20150729-story.html 

Originally published by Alison Bowen from the Chicago Tribune

Reading Motivation

        Some food for thought on this blustery Saturday… a good discussion starter from Education Week.

        I like how she describes the importance of different types of reading. “To become proficient and passionate readers, children need to engage in many different types of reading. One type is guided reading with a teacher. Another type of student reading is self-selected reading. In its truest form, this involves the student's choosing, with little or no intervention from adults, his or her own reading material.”

        I'd love to hear your thoughts, after reading the full article: 

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/10/07/dont-crush-reading-motivation.html?qs=don%27t+crush+reading+motivation

How to get your kid to be a fanatic reader...

This article hit home with me. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share it here. Lots of great advice and resources to help us all.

"The best way to get kids reading more is to give them books that they'll gobble up -- and that will make them ask for another. Yes, it's that simple.    1 + 1 = 2. Kids say the No. 1 reason they don't read more is that they can't find books they like. Freedom of choice is a key to getting them motivated and excited. Vampire sagas, comics, manga, books of sports statistics -- terrific! -- as long as kids are reading. Should they read on e-tablets? Sure, why not? How about rereading a book? Definitely. And don't tell them a book is too hard or too easy. "Great Expectations"? Absolutely. "Finnegans Wake"? Well, maybe not. And remember, books can be borrowed free at libraries." -- Author, James Patterson

Want to read more? See the full article by James Patterson here:

http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/28/opinion/patterson-kids-reading/index.html 

FREE Admision to National Parks 2015-2016

If you have a 4th grader this year, you and your entire family can visit national parks, federal lands, and waters for FREE.

This “Every Kid in the Park” initiative is made possible by the National Park Service and National Park Foundation.

The objective is to introduce kids to outdoor recreation. Students just need to sign up online and they will get a voucher that grants entrance to the student and a carload of passengers to federal recreation areas for one year.

For a complete list of National Parks in the Northwest, go here: http://www.gonorthwest.com/Visitor/outdoors/parks-usa.htm 

READ, READ, READ!

UPDATED 6/10/15: Camp Wonderopolis Info! (see below)

Summer is almost here! Wherever you're headed, don't forget to pack some great books. To the beach. To the park. To grandma & grandpa's house. In the car. On an airplane. Enjoy your fabulous adventures, and read, read read! 

Click the links below for some fun reading suggestions!

Summer Reading List for students entering 

1st and 2nd grade

Summer Reading List for students entering 

3rd grade

Summer Reading List for students entering 

4th and 5th grade

Looking for a free educational way to entertain the kids all summer without leaving home? Sign up for Camp Wonderopolis today! The fun begins June 15: http://camp.wonderopolis.org/

For even more reading fun, check out some of these local Summer Reading Programs around Bellevue... (thanks to Lisa Long for this great list!)

Scholastic
Half-Price Books
Chuck E. Cheese
University Book Store
Barnes & Noble
King County Library System
TD Bank

Pre-Order Elizabeth Rusch's Books!

Award-winning author, Elizabeth Rusch is

 coming to Enatai on May 1st!

Students may PRE-ORDER her books and have them autographed on the day of her visit.

  ORDER FORMS ARE DUE THURSDAY, APRIL 23. 

Click here to print the order form.

Books are available to preview at Enatai Library. 

Additional detail about her books can be found at
www.elizabethrusch.com/ or www.amazon.com

Thank you to Bellevue Schools Foundation and Enatai PTSA for funding this exciting author visit!

Q & A: Raising Kids Who Read

"There's a big difference between teaching kids to read and teaching kids to love reading."

Great interview with David Willingham, author of the new book Raising Kids Who Read:  What Teachers and Parents Can Do.

Read the interview here.

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Book Club for Kids at Bellevue Library!

Bellevue Library is starting a book club for kids. 

They will meet the last Sunday of the month, at 2:30 pm. 

Attached is a flyer for the first meeting on January 25th, where they'll discuss the book Gregor the Overlander. 

Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Exciting news!

Grant approved! 

Award-winning author, Elizabeth Rusch, will visit Enatai on Friday, May 1, to interactively model her approach to nonfiction writing/research and to inspire K-5 students to make connections between science, reading, and writing.

Thank you to Bellevue Schools Foundation and Enatai's PTSA for co-funding this exciting opportunity. 

For more information about Liz Rusch and for a complete list of her books, please visit...  http://www.elizabethrusch.com/ 

Stay tuned... more details to come as we get closer to May.

King County Library System! (KCLS)

We are very lucky to live in a region with excellent public libraries. Are you taking advantage of all their great offerings? 

Storytimes and Kids' Programs at Bellevue Library

Click the link for a complete schedule of events.

Study Zone: Need Homework Help?

Students in grades K-12 can get FREE help at the library from volunteer tutors. Schedules vary by location. Click the link for more details.

Lego Club

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30

Family program, all ages welcome. 
Build, create, and share with other Lego lovers.