THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS

Throughout the year, there are times when some assistance isneeded in the library to carry out events and services.  It is during those times that parentvolunteers are invaluable.  I would liketo take the time to thank those parents that have been willing to provide mewith that most precious of commodities – their time.

From Book Fairs, to AR Reward activities, to the weekly ARStore, none of the extras that I do with students would be possible withoutvolunteers.  Thanks to the followingparents who have helped out this year:  Kris Plant, Brenda Anderson, JulieChrisope, Kathy Bates, Liz Eaton, Barbara McClain, Glenda Yepes, Debi Mikesh,Russell Knight, Heather Beaver, Toni Lince, Peggy DeGregory, Carolyn Ladd, andCurtis Mack. Thanks, also, to the Walterfamily and the good folks at Tumwater Domino’s Pizza for providingincentives for our Accelerated Reading program each quarter this year!

I also want to thank the Partners In Education board, forsupporting the work of the library with the many hours that they put in.

If there are others that I neglected to thank, Iapologize.  Without the time and talentsof the many willing parents mentioned above, not to mention all of the othersthat help in other capacities around Bush Middle School, it would be verydifficult for us to provide the services that we do.  Thank you for making the investment in yourchild’s school.  We appreciate you all!

TIMBERLAND LIBRARY SUMMER FUN!

As summer approaches, it is important to remember that eventhough school may be taking a break, learning should never take a break.  Wherever you and your children go thissummer, you can always take a book along! To help make that summer reading time more fun, the Timberland Libraryhas a couple of activities in which you and your children can take part.  The Summer Reading Program theme for teensthis summer is “Beneath the Surface”. The library has creative activities scheduledthroughout the summer for teens to take part in.  To find out what’s happening for teens thissummer, visit the Timberland web site and click on Teens on the navigation bar. Check the Timberland website at http://www.trlib.org/Teens/Pages/Teens.aspx for the latest information.

Another greatfeature that you will find on the Timberland site is the “Great ReadsE-Newsletters”.  You can sign up to havenotifications from Timberland come to your email box alerting you to thelatest, greatest books to read!  How easyis that?  Reviews of the newest, hottestbooks will come right to you!  Forinformation about this service, go to http://www.trlib.org/Collection/Pages/GreatReads.aspx. 

Use your localTimberland Library branch to help enrich your summer activities, and rememberto take books with you wherever you go!