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Lunchtime with Friends

A Monthly Newsletter Issue No. 5 - February 2009

Library is our middle nameWhat’s Happening

@ the Library

Read-A-Thon: Jan 26 - Feb 6The RIF Read-A-Thon provides an exciting opportunity for families and students to help fund local literacy programs while promoting reading among fellow students.Students begin by setting a reading goal and asking parents, family members, and friends to pledge a certain amount of money per pages read. Feb 6: Read-A-Thon endsFeb 13: Collected Pledges dueFeb 18: Winning School AnnouncedFeb 20: HCMS Lock-In for students who collect $150+ (4-9pm)

How Not to Be Popular

by Jennifer Ziegler

Seventeen-year-old Sugar Magnolia Dempsey is tired of leaving her friends behind every time her hippie parents decide to move, but her plan to be unpopular at her new Austin, Texas school backfires when other students join her on the path to “supreme dorkdom.” - TitlewaveAuthor, Jennifer Ziegler, resides in Austin, TX. This cute read is a 2009-2010 Lone Star Book. Meet Jennifer May 16 at the Austin Teen Book Festival.

Must Read

Mythology Bee Rocks

Jan. Library StatsVisitors: 2,627Classes: 74Check Outs: 2,285Holds Placed: 218

Austin Teen Book Festival

Parker & Andrew read the comics together as they eat lunch.

On Tuesday, January 20th, 25 HCMS students proudly displayed their Greek Mythology knowledge as they participated in a Mythology Bee sponsored by Disney Hyperion Books. Mr. Alan Abbe moderated the bee, which lapsed into several rounds. Austin Brown (seen at right, proudly displaying his medal) was our grand champion. His name has been submitted to the national Mythology Bee for a chance to win: a trip for four to Greece, a spot at Camp Half-Blood Summer Camp here in Austin, or signed copies of the Lightning Thief series. Way to go Austin! And CONGRATULATIONS to all of the participants (below)! You have much knowledge!

What: A book festival just for middle school & high school students! We will be hosting twelve authors!!When: Saturday, May 16 (10am - 5pm)Where: Hill Country Middle SchoolGoals: Connect teens to award-winning authors, encourage interaction between aspiring writers and established authors, motivate reluctant readers, support and promote recreational reading, listen to teen bands, and have fun! What Can I Do? We need sponsors, donations, and volunteers! Contact Heather Schubert for more details:hschubert@eanesisd.net 512-732-9224

Students watch the Presidential Inauguration in the Library