Friends of Northside ISD Libraries

NISD Library & Textbook Services
6632 Bandera Road
San Antonio, Texas 78238
210-397-8190

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Great things are happening at our district libraries!

Award winning author, Susan Stevens Crummel, entertained students at Beard, Blattman, Fisher, Krueger, and Wanke Elementary during the week of October 19 - 23.

Crummel shared many of her books including Help Me, Mr. Mutt , which was named by Time Magazine as one of the top ten children’s books published in 2008. Another book she shared with students was The Great Fuzz Frenzy. Students thought it was hilarious when she allowed students to participate in a fuzz frenzy.
The writing process, editing, how be imaginative, and how to find your voice in writing was a special feature of the 4th and 5th grade presentations. In addition to amazing video clips and whole audience read-aloud segments, Crummel asked students to act out stories with props. Students left the presentations with a great deal of enthusiasm about reading and writing.

Alec, a Beard 5th grader, gets to act out a story with visiting author Susan Stevens Crummel.

Coming soon...

Barnes & Noble Book Week, in conjuction with Children's Book Week, May 8-15, 2010. Check back for more details!

NISD Librarians! Need some extra cash for a cool idea, program, resource, or author visit? Apply now for the Friends of Northside ISD Libraries Grant, made possible by the annual Barnes & Noble bookfair.

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Copyright © 2006-2008 NISD Last update: November 13, 2009
Northside Education Foundation 501 (c) 3 #74-2591569 (Tax ID Number)

Mission: The Friends of NISD Libraries promotes & supports the vital role of the school library in the educational experience.

Goals & Objectives:

  • Educate the community about library services that impact reading, critical thinking, and lifelong learning essential to a democratic society.
  • Support activities of the NISD libraries.
  • Advocate for school libraries at all levels (campus, district, city, state, nation).

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BOARD MEMBERS

NAME OFFICE MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATION
Jack Strawn Chair Community
Patricia Blattman Vice Chair Community
Kathy Lindley Secretary Secondary Librarian
Frances Ramos-Contreras Treasurer Elementary Librarian
Jana Knezek Director Library & Textbook Services
Steven D. Valdez   High School Student
Shawn Trevino   Parent
Janette Felder   Employee
Joyce Hultgren   Alumnus
Camille Fiorillo   Community
Norma Murphy   Community

MEMBERSHIP

To support school library services and become a member of Friends of Northside ISD Libraries, print out the membership form (Word) (PDF), enclose check or money order, and send in a SASE to:

Friends of Northside ISD Libraries
NISD Library & Textbook Services
6632 Bandera Rd., Bldg. D.
San Antonio, TX 78238

Membership is free for NISD students. Other membership levels are: Individual $5, Family $10, Contributing $50, Patron $100, and Lifetime $250.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Charlton, Membership Committee Chair.

COMMITTEES

Friends of Northside Libraries has four standing committees. If you have questions or comments, please contact the Chairperson of that committee.

Membership Patricia Blattman
Special Events Janet Powell
Public Relations Stephanie Cox
Advocacy Kathy Lindley

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

September 2007 (PDF)

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September 2008 (PDF)
September 2009 (PDF)