Texas Bluebonnet Book Challenge ~ Grades 3-5
Online Quizzes: Click on the book cover for the link
What Is the Texas Bluebonnet Award?
Books to read
Welcome to Mrs. Yacoub’s Library Hub!
Kocurek Library
Hi, I’m Mrs. Yacoub!
I've been teaching at Kocurek Elementary School for five years, and I'm excited to make the transition from Resource teacher to Library Media Specialist.
Our library is a great place to be! I look forward to reading and learning with you!
Hola!
Hello!
Hola, soy la Señora Yacoub!
He enseñado en la escuela primaria Kocurek durante cinco años y estoy emocionada de hacer la transición de maestra de recursos a especialista en medios de la biblioteca.
¡Nuestra biblioteca es un gran lugar para estar! ¡Espero leer y aprender contigo!
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Each month we are inviting family members of kindergarten to fifth graders to be a guest reader in the library during their student’s library time.
As a guest reader, you may share 1-2 family favorites or check in with me for ideas - I’m happy to help! You will have a 15 minute time slot.
Please sign up for ONE guest reader slot under your child’s teacher’s name by clicking the link below.
We are excited to have you in the library!
~Mrs. Yacoub
save the date!
Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-15
Family Literacy Night
November 14
See you there!
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Cada mes, invitamos a los miembros de la familia de los alumnos desde el jardín de infantes hasta el quinto grado a ser lectores invitados en la biblioteca durante el tiempo de biblioteca de sus hijos.
Como lector invitado, puede compartir 1 o 2 favoritos de la familia o consultarme para obtener ideas. ¡Estaré encantada de ayudar! Tendrá un espacio de tiempo de 15 minutos.
Regístrese para UN espacio de lectura invitada bajo el nombre del maestro de su hijo haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación.
¡Estamos emocionados de tenerlo en la biblioteca!
~ Sra. Yacoub
save the date!
Scholastic Book Fair
November 11-15
Family Literacy Night
November 14
See you there!
Texas Bluebonnet Book Challenge ~ Grades 3-5
What is the Texas Bluebonnet Award?
Books to read
- A state-wide reading program designed to get students to read new and different books.
- There are a variety of genres on the list; from poetry, to graphic novels, to fantasy and realistic fiction.
- Students are eligible to receive prizes for every 5 books they read from the current list.
- In January, students who have read at least 5 books from the list, will be able to vote for their favorite title.
- If students read 10 of the 20 books, they are eligible to come to the Bluebonnet Breakfast in February of 2025!
Highly recommended children's books about great artists and their work
Places to visit
Nearby museums, galleries and other cool places worth checking out if you love art
Texas Bluebonnet Book Challenge ~ Grades 3-5
How to Participate in the Bluebonnet Challenge
What Is the Texas Bluebonnet Award?
Books to read
- Students may read the books independently or with a family member, friend, or teacher.
- Bluebonnet books can be found in the Kocurek library, public library, classroom library, book store, book fair, or on Learning Ally.
- Students must answer a 5-question quiz after reading the book and answer at least 4/5 questions correctly. Paper quizzes can be found in the library and online quizzes are available at the links below. Place the completed paper quizzes in the tray on the check-out counter labeled “Completed Bluebonnet Quizzes”.
- If a student doesn’t answer 4/5 questions correctly, they will have a second chance to take the quiz.
Highly recommended children's books about great artists and their work
Places to visit
Nearby museums, galleries and other cool places worth checking out if you love art
Texas Bluebonnet Book Challenge ~ Grades 3-5
Bluebonnet Rewards
What Is the Texas Bluebonnet Award?
Books to read
- Read 5 books and get: your name on the Friday morning announcements, a vote for the Texas Bluebonnet book in January, and a bookmark.
- Read 10 books and get: your name on the Friday announcements a second time, a vinyl sticker of your choice, and an invitation to the BLUEBONNET BREAKFAST in March2025!
- Read 15 books and get: your name on the Friday announcements a third time, an invitation to the Bluebonnet breakfast, and a FREE BOOK at the Spring book fair!
Highly recommended children's books about great artists and their work
Places to visit
Nearby museums, galleries and other cool places worth checking out if you love art
Texas Bluebonnet Book Challenge ~ Grades 3-5
Online Quizzes: Click on the book cover for the link
What Is the Texas Bluebonnet Award?
Books to read