05/11/2022
Just a reminder that we are looking to fund this small Biography project for the CECHS Library!
Inspiring Biographies, a project from Ms. Gibson
Help me give my students inspiring biographies of people who overcame overwhelming odds! While most of our students have fond memories of their elementary school libraries, many fell out of the hab...
04/26/2022
We've started a Donors Choose project for more copies of inspiring biographies. These are the books that often get students reading a book they enjoy for the first time!
Inspiring Biographies, a project from Ms. Gibson
Help me give my students inspiring biographies of people who overcame overwhelming odds! While most of our students have fond memories of their elementary school libraries, many fell out of the hab...
02/28/2022
We're so excited to have been funded for a working 3D printer! We had one before that broke, and the company went out of business. Now we will have a fully functioning lunchtime maker corner! Thank you so much to all of our donors, especially our angel donor 3M Corp, who put us over the top!
Working 3D Printer for the CECHS Library!, a project from Ms. Gibson
Help me give my students a 3D printer to get our Library Makerspace going! We are replacing two non-functioning inexpensive units that cannot be repaired. Our students are motivated inner-city high...
11/13/2020
E-Books and so much more! Check out the virtual library in the Crockett Library BLEND page - all Crockett students are enrolled!
11/11/2020
Is there a veteran in your family? Thank them for their service and sacrifice on Veterans Day, and be sure to send them this link!
2020 Veterans Day Free Meals, Discounts, Sales and Deals | Military Benefits
2020 Veterans Day discounts, free meals, deals and sales. The biggest list of offers available to veterans and active duty military.
11/11/2020
Q. What's free and fascinating? A. Author conversations at the FREE texasbookfestival.org! Check out their schedule this week - this one looks great!
A Conversation with Jessica Luther and Kavitha A. Davidson - Crowdcast
Register now for Texas Book Festival's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Wednesday November 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm CST.
10/21/2020
Make plans NOW for the Texas Teen Book Festival on Oct 31-Nov 1 - just 10 days away! See the exciting virtual YA author lineup and register FREE here: https://www.texasbookfestival.org/2020-festival-schedule/
10/20/2020
Want to show your support for every Austin ISD Library? Check out these great items - t-shirts, phone covers, pillows, hoodies, pet shirts and more! https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10420202
10/14/2020
Jason Reynolds's graphic novel version of his book A Long Way Down is now out and available on Crockett's Sora! Download Sora app or access via soraapp.com - logon is your ID # and crockett.
10/13/2020
Time to go mask up and vote, Crockett Community! Who are the voters in your family? Check out this Voter's information resource!
Voting Virtual Library
Historical Elections Debates Why can’t I run for President? President Theo sounds great! Dude, that’s not how it works! There are rules!!! Click for some wonderful information about voting! No cats for presidents! Please!
04/08/2020
Here's a great selection of stay-at-home reading, teaching and learning resources. For students and staff alike! I'll be adding to this regularly.
Useful Resources for Crockett ECHS - Wakelet
Some terrific FREE resources for our students and staff!
10/23/2019
Chevron just funded this project 100% !!
So excited to start creating this space in the Crockett HS Library!
Crockett Cougars Creating Original Sounds! | DonorsChoose.org project by Ms. Gibson
Help me give my students the Spire portable recording system, which will be the cornerstone of our Library Audio Studio in our Maker Area! Our students are motivated inner-city high school students...