December Meeting: WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE

Readers'.....are you ready?

We're having our White Elephant gift exchange THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 right here in the library after school.

Did you forget? Do you know what a White Elephant is?

You are quite right if you guessed that it isn't an actual elephant (LOL). A White Elephant gift is something strange...something quirky...something free....something you have laying around your room...something that your Mom and Dad will not get upset about if you give away.

Okay...so now you have picked out your gift...no what? You wrap it! Wrap it BEAUTIFULLY (make it look tempting) and then bring it with you to the meeting on Thursday.

Everyone puts their gift into the middle of the table (so we can all admire them) and then when everyone is here...we draw numbers....1, 2, 3, etc... you get the idea.

#1 goes first....pick a gift...open it (or not) your choice.
#2 ....pick an new gift...or TAKE ANY OTHER GIFT ALREADY SELECTED....opened or not.
#3...same.....

And the fun continues!

If you have questions....let Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton know....

See you Thursday!

November Meeting 11/19/09

Readers!

The fun is coming...the fun is almost here! Our November meeting will be packed with goodness for you our treasured readers. Right after school THIS THURSDAY -- NOVEMBER 19th -- in the library we will be making our Club Buttons...eating snacks and drinking wonderful hot chocolate...meeting our new officer...and hearing about some favorite books. Oh...and if you're reading this Blog post carefully....and you read it before our meeting Thursday...you will find this months secrete word(s) in honor of Thanksgiving....the word(s) of the month are....Turkey Bowl. Tell Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton the secret word (BEFORE THE MEETING) and get a TREAT!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Readers' Club has a new Treasurer!

Many of you may know that our elected treasurer for this year was unable to fulfill her term. Your officers met last week and by unanimous decision have appointed RC member Emily Wilkinson to take the office for the rest of this year.

We will be welcoming her officially at our next meeting...which is...THURSDAY, November 19th, right after school in the library!

See you there!

Mrs. Stanton

National Novel Writing Month

Hey readers! As many of you already know, November is National Novel Writing Month. Participants have only 30 days to crank out a 50,000 word novel, and I hope you are up to the challenge! For those of you who would like to attempt this feat, help is at hand at the Washougal Library. On November 7th and 28, the Washougal Library will be open from 6-midnight to help all of you writers get working on your novels. Complimentary brain food and beverages will be provided. Hope to see you there!

For more info on National Novel Writing Month, click here.
For more info on Washougal Library's NaNoWriMo events, click here and scroll down to "National Novel Writing Month Activities."

ARE YOU READY TO READ?

Hello Readers!

It's time once again for the Mock Printz Event. ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Every year the Fort Vancouver Library sponsors this opportunity for teens, teachers and librarians to get together and talk about which book they think deserves to win the coveted Michael L. Printz award.

Here's how to participate......Mrs. Dillon can help you get signed up!

• Read as many of the ten books listed below (you don't have to read them all)
• Sign up by December 18: e-mail....teens@fvrl.org or LPaige.Battle@evergreenps.org
• Come to the event....Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 -- 1:00 to 5:00

Here are the books! We have everything here except for "Liar" which is coming soon!

Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
Marcelo in the Real World by Franciso X. Stork
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Andromeda Kline by Frank Portman
Punkzilla by Adam Rapp
Distant Waves by Suzanne Weyn
Tales from Outer Suburbia by Shaun Tan
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
Liar by Justine Larbalestier

Mrs. Dillon and Mrs. Stanton are both reading through the list....Join us!

Readers:

If you haven’t noticed the new Manga shelving unit…it’s bare. That’s because as fast as Mrs. Stanton could catalog the books in our new Graphic Novel collection they flew out of here! It seems these books are a popular addition to the library. We are interested in knowing what other manga series you suggest. We just may be able to pick up a few titles on our spring trip to Powell’s bookstore…but, in the NEAR future, we also have to talk about how Readers Club wants to raise money to fund the bus transport into Portland.

The shelves were built last June by Mr. Walt Kennedy, while he was subbing for Mr. Tufts in the woodshop. We will be creating a thank you card for Mr. Kennedy at our next meeting on Nov. 19. Think of some manga you could draw to contribute to the card. The shelving material was purchased using a portion of our $1,000 prize from Altrusa International of Clark County’s 2009 Library Services Award.

YALSA Top Ten Titles

2009 Teens' Top Ten

More than 11,000 teen voters chose Paper Towns as their favorite book in the 2009 Teens' Top Ten! The online poll took place from Aug. 24 through Sept. 18, with the winners announced during Teen Read Week by WWE Divas Brie Bella and Nikki Bella, with a special appearance by John Green. See the video.

• Paper Towns by John Green (Penguin/Dutton)
• Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic)
• City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry)
• Identical by Ellen Hopkins (Simon & Schuster/Margaret K. McElderry)
• The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins)
• Wake by Lisa McMann (Simon & Schuster/Simon Pulse)
• Untamed by P.C. and Kristin Cast (St. Martin's Griffin)
• The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart (Disney-Hyperion)
• Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)

YOUR VOTE COUNTS!

Readers,

Have you had fun this week with Teen Read Week? Did you know this is a NATIONAL event? Every year YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) sponsors this week and Mrs. Dillon LOVES TO PLAY!

Want to help choose the theme for next year? YOU GET TO VOTE!!!!! Click the direct link to the YALSA voting web site on the side bar to your left.....and VOTE!

Secret Word(s)

Readers!

Here's a game we LOVE to play! Tell Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton the secret word(s) starting Monday....yup...it's the same day that Teen Read Week starts. And you will win a treat! There are LOTS of great treats out in the stores right now so you will like what you get. In fact say the secret word(s)--little green men--and you may discover that you both like the same kind of candy? Do you think so?

Teen Read Week Activities

Hello Readers'

All next week, October 19-23rd is TEEN READ WEEK! You may have already received information at school, or seen the fliers up around school, or had a classroom visit from Mrs. Dillon, but NOW (on your very own Readers' Club blog) you will get the "inside scoop" on next weeks fun!

1st--MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP FOR EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO DO! All sign up sheets are in the library.

Insider Information--

Monday--Oct.19--"Get Real Get Reading" starts and goes all week.
This is a game invented by Mrs. Dillon and is great because all you have to do is "get caught reading" by anyone who has the drawing tickets. They give you a ticket and you bring it to the library and drop in in the drawing box.....Readers'....Mrs. Dillon has been going out into the community to get prizes.....OMG....SHE HAS GOT THE BEST STUFF EVER!!!!!!!!

Monday--Oct. 19--"Twist your Reality Writing Workshop"
I know a LOT of you love to write as well as read...this workshop is being conducted by Ms. Jacqueline Stanton (yes....Mr. & Mrs. Stanton's daughter). She is a writer herself and is currently working on her first novel. If you want to hang out with other writers and play with changing reality with your words....sign up in the library!

Tuesday--Oct.20--"Experience Alternate Realities"
Yes....this is all about GHOSTS! Mr. Taylor (our very own WHS security guard) is a ghost hunter. He's got PICTURES! No Kidding!!!! Mrs. Stanton has even been on a couple of "hunts" with him and will be happy to tell you about what they found! If you have ever been curious...or seen a ghost yourself....sign up! Event takes place during Panther Time.

Wednesday--Oct.21--"Beyond the Human Experience"
ROBOTS.....who can argue with the fascination of making something that moves the way you have designed it. Check out the Robotics Team during lunch in the library!

Thursday--Oct.22--"Ellen Hopkins Author Visit"
THIS IS SO HUGE I CAN'T EVEN TELL YOU!!!! If you haven't already checked out some of her books, you can see pictures of the covers on your very own blog! Ms. Hopkins will speak in the Auditorium starting at aprox. 1:00 p.m.

Thursday--Oct.22--"WHS Readers Club"
YES THAT'S US! This is our regular meeting for the month of October. Right after school in the library we will be making Duct Tape Wallets and having treats and talking about other upcoming events...yes...there will be hot chocolate....YUMMY!

Friday--Oct.23--"R2D2 Demo & Photo-Op"
If you have never seen Mr. Boothby's R2D2 robot...you have missed something GREAT. I mean this is movie worthy....the real deal....cooler than cool....AND you can get your PICTURE taken with this amazing FAMOUS robot! Don't miss this! Come to the library during your choice time or lunch time!

Ellen Hopkins visits Washougal October 22nd

Readers....have you read any of the Ellen Hopkins titles? Would you like to hear her speak in person? Stop by the library to find out how!

Biography:

Ellen Hopkins has been writing poetry for years. Her first novel, Crank, released in 2004 and quickly became a word-of-mouth sensation, garnering praise from teens and critics alike. Ellen’s other bestselling novels include Burned, Impulse, Glass, Identical, Tricks, and Fallout, the highly anticipated finale to the Crank trilogy. She lives with her family in Carson City, Nevada. Be sure to check out Ellen Hopkins online at ellenhopkins.com and myspace.com/ellenhopkins.

AUTHOR VISIT

Hello Readers!

If you just got an e-mail asking you to find the name of the visiting author coming in October....her name is....

Ellen Hopkins!

She is coming......October 22nd!

Have you read any of her books? Write us back and LET US KNOW......

More Later!

Teen Book Discussion

Hey readers! There will be a Teen Book Discussion on Wednesday, September 17, 4-5 pm at the Washougal library. This week's topic is "What Are You Reading?", where you discuss, you guessed it, what you are currently reading.

Also, the secret word is serendipity, like accidentally discovering something good, or that restaurant in New York with the frozen hot chocolates. Be sure to report to Mrs. Stanton or Mrs. Dillion with the secret word for your prize!

FIRST MEETING THIS YEAR 2009

Hello Readers!

We will have our first General Membership Meeting THIS WEEK!

Our meeting is set for--

September 17th
AFTER SCHOOL
in the Library

Watch for signs in the hallway--E-mail in your inbox--and Mrs. Dillon and Mrs. Stanton reminding you in person.

Yes! There will be goodies!
Yes! We will make Avatars!
Yes! Bring a friend--we want new members!

You will have to get rides home....there is no bus for after school meetings.

WELCOME BACK READERS 2009/2010

Hello Readers'

It's been a long full summer for your fearless leaders. Mrs. Dillon and Mrs. Stanton (me) have lots of adventures to share with all of you. One of Mrs. Stanton's adventures (more later) kept her from playing e-mail games over the summer....(sorry). BUT we're back and ready to read in the new year!

Welcome to any and all new members. On the first day of school we passed out A LOT of RC information cards. I'm hoping to see LOTS of new faces at our first meeting.

Speaking of our first meeting....Mrs. Dillon and I talked this morning and we will be posting our first meeting dates VERY SOON. Officers can expect to be called together in the next two weeks to start planning the fun!

Here we go!

Who Will You Invite?

Hello Readers!

Our LAST MEETING of the year is coming THIS THURSDAY to a library near you! Please invite at least one (or more) friends you think would like to be members of Readers' Club next year.

We will have special activities and TREATS for EVERYONE!

Keep checking the Blog for more updates and Info!

Mrs. Stanton

And Another Thing...

Well guys and gals, this is my first and only as your Sergeant-At-Arms on the blog, and the secret word/phrase will not be gentle.

Here's the thing, Eoin Colfer, well known author of the Artemis Fowl series (which I've never read) is branching out and broadening his horizons. He is currently in the process of writing the next installation in another well known series, and you must find out what it be. Successful completion of the objective will net you a dandy little prize, probably candy, or a swift kick in the pants. I don't know, it all depends on Mrs. Stanton's mercy. Once you think you found the secret, report to your nearest Mrs. Stanton or Ms. Dillon.

Ryan Schafte, signing off.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Great Job Readers!

Our election meeting yesterday was FABULOUS! Check out the pictures of your new officers you have elected for next year. Thank you to EVERYONE who came and voted. WAY TO GO READERS!

New Secret Word--TOO HARD!!!!!???

Dear Readers'

We have a new secret word provided to you by your Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Schafte! To make things a BIT more interesting this time I have HIDDEN the magic word inside of a book in the library.

No...you don't have to start looking in the backs of all the books, but you will be able to find it if you can figure out the clue.....

Your word isn't a dragon or a big black pot, but can be found inside a book....Yep....you bettcha!--Turns out this was too hard....hmmmm.....The word was hidden inside the book "The Dragon's Cauldron" by Lawrence Yep.

Good LUCK! Tell me the word and win a treat!

Tee Hee Hee

Readers' Club Voting Day

We will meet and vote

May 21st
Right After School
In the Library

This will be a longer meeting!

Updated Candidate Bio's

Here is EVERYONE'S bio information! Think carefully about who you think will be the best choice for each Readers' Club Office.

Matt Bullene
Running for: President or Vice President
He says about himself: This year I am a junior, next year I will be a senior, but I spend half my time at Clark College. I read a lot, and my favorite authors are Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe, Joe Apercrombie, and Scott Lynch. I also play the tenor saxophone and occasionally play D & D on the weekends as a halfling named Adamanta.
Why he is running: I spend a lot of time in the library especially during lunch. I want to be able to have a hand in what goes on in there.

Chris Potter
Running for: President, Vice President, Secreatry & Sergeant at Arms
He says about himself: I am honest, hard working and loyal. I apply myself fully and whole-heartedly to everything I do. I am extremely confident, competent, fully able person in all aspects of my life. I stick to my job tenaciously, and my promises are true to the end.
Why he is running: I believe that to be an officer of Readers' Club means contribuitng and committing yourself to better the library and the community the library affects. I believe that as a Readers Club officer, all efforts should be put towards making our library a fun, relaxing and intellectually superb environment that touches as many minds and lives imaginable. As an officer for Readers' Club I would apply my full attention and loyatly to uphold these goals.

Hilary Coffing
Running for: President, Secretary and Sergeant at Arms
She says about herself: I moved here from New Zealand in 2006, and I transferred to WHS halfway through my sophomore year. I'm a complete and utter history freak, and totally obsessed with everything Lord of the Rings. I really love the work of French philosophers like Voltair and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Why she is running: I lover Readers' Club, and I'd like to make sure we can do even more stuff together next year.

Chelsea Gaddy
Running for: President or Secretary
She says about herself: I am very organized and I have leadership skills. I am really involved in reading and have a big passion for Japan and learning Japanese.
Why she is running: I wouldn't mind becoming secreatry because I am always present at club meetings, have wonderful penmanship and really enjoy our meetings.

Andrea Miller
Running for: Vice President
She says about herself: I was born in Portland Oregon and moved here when I was 8. In time I managed to make new friends in this school as a full Readers' Club member. I also have taken German as a foreign language class.
Why she is running: I am hoping to represent the Readers' Club in a more active manner. Even if it means taking the Presidents place in meetings. I mean to be attentive and helpful to this club.

Stacy Bradley
Running for: Vice President and Secretary
She says about herself: Im a sophomore. I was secreatry during this year.
Why she is running: This gives me more experience in leadership.

Emily Wilkinson
Running for: Vice President and Secreatry
She says about herself: I love to read and write as well as play sports and hang out with my friends. My favorite books usually [I can't read this part]....or fantasy.
Why she is running: Because I want to try something different and I want the experience that comes with whatever position I get.

Cassidy Rodgers
Running for: ALL THE OFFICES
She says about herself: I'm a fun lovin' gal who loves to socialize and have a great time. I'm very dependable and can do just about anything.
Why she is running: Because I'm Awesome! And I think I could benefit the entire Readers' Club :)

Krystal Tietje
Running for: Secretary
She says about herself: I am a very organized person. I do what I am told to. I like to help people with any extra work or if they don't understand something I would try and explain it to them. I follow the rules and regulations and I give people advice if they need help going through a hard time.
Why she is running: I want to be an officer for Readers' Club because I like reading. I want to get more involved in the school to help anyone who needs it. I am willing to take up this responsibility as secretary to make Readers' Club better for everyone.

Ryan Scheel
Running for: Treasurer
He says about himself: I am dedicated to what I do while being flexible and open. I have great ease in academia and logical systems. I am not easily corruptible, and am very forgiving. I understand I am not perfect, and I like having my work checked for mistakes before finalizing.
Why he is running: To be honest, somebody nominated me, so I said "Why not?" It's more experience for my life.

Katie Wilkinson
Running for: Treasurer
She says about herself: I've lived in Washougal since freshman year and joined Readers' Club that same year. I have always loved art and cartoons and good old rock & roll! As for books I like non-fiction.
Why she is running: I have tons of ideas for fundraising that I'd love to put into action! And I'm always up for an opportunity to take charge and lead.

Kayla Head
Running for: Treasurer
She says about herself: I am a vampire/minga freak :D
Why she is running: So I can be known.

Nathan Mabey
Running for: Treasurer & Sergeant at Arms
He says about himself: I love math and organization. Unscheduled events are very unnecessary and I always do my best to triple check everything important.
Why he is running: Because I was nominated for one, and I am confident that the suggestion is a wise one, and that I can fill the role.

Thursday's Meeting

Don't miss the meeting after school this Thursday, April 23! Don't miss your chance to say the secret word and get a yummy prize!!!! Tell Mrs. Stanton or Mrs. Dillon the secret word....oh....I haven't told you yet? Hmmmm.....lets see.....I think it will be a phrase this time.....say "magic eight ball" and win!

Nominations, The Field Trip, and The Constitution!

The nominations for the readers' club officer seats will begin in the next meeting on April 23rd! There will be three ways you can nominate! You can nominate someone from the floor during the meeting. There will also be forms that you will be able to get from Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Dillon, just fill the form out and return it to either of them any time during the week. The last way you can nominate someone is to send an e-mail to "whsreaders@washougal.k12.wa.us" without the quotes!

We will also be holding a vote on the new language for the Readers' Club constitution. Everyone at the meeting will have a vote, so make it count, people! You can find the new language if you just scroll down a bit, it's posted below.

And, we can't forget, the thing that's on every members mind...The Powell's trip! We will be handing out permission slips at this meeting! If you can't make it make sure to get one from Mrs Stanton or Mrs Dillon! And we will be adding more books to the shopping list, so if there are any books you want to see in the library, make sure you let us know. Last, but not least, we will be asking you for some fundraising ideas! If you have any, speak up!

Alert!!! Alert!!!

FIELD TRIP DATE CHANGE!!

We are going to Powells on Friday, May 1st!

If you have any questions or concerns about this change stop by the library and tell Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton about "The Pearl". I'm quite sure that might be considered the new secret word, but only those who stop by and chat with us will find out.

Short meeting THIS THURSDAY!!!!

NEW CONSTITUTION LANGUAGE

Hello Readers!

We have a LOT going on this month! We will have a SHORT general meeting THIS THURSDAY, April 16, right after school in the library. We will be passing out information about our Powells field trip, the upcoming election and the club's budget status.

Please read the NEW ELECTION LANGUAGE below. You will be voting on it's addition to your constitution at our April 23 meeting!

NEW ELECTION LANGUAGE

Article III: Government

Section VI: Elections

a. Elections for new officers will take place prior to the end of the second
semester each school year.

b. Nominations for officer candidates will be open for one (1) week.

a. Nominations may be submitted;
i. from the floor at a recognized general meeting
ii. via the club’s e-mail (www.whsreaders@washougal.k12.wa.us)
iii. by written note to one of the club’s advisors.

c. Candidates for election will be formally introduced at the next general
meeting after the close of nominations.

d. Two (2) weeks after the Candidates have been introduced, elections will be
held at a general meeting.

e. The vote will be by paper ballot.

April Events

Welcome Back Readers!

Can you believe it, there are only 11 more weeks of school left before Summer break! We have a lot going on with our club this month. Here's a summary of what's coming up:

April 9 -- Officers Meet -- in the library right after school.

April 16 -- Club Meeting -- SHORT MEETING -- Handouts for upcoming Field Trip and Elections.

April 23 -- Club Meeting -- Nominations open for next year's officers. Readers' Club constitution updates. Permission slips for Powell's Field Trip passed out.

April 30 -- POWELL'S FIELD TRIP!!!!

Watch for e-mails and Blog updates so you are connected to what's going on!

Mrs. Stanton

Mr. Salvatore's Visit to Washougal

Readers and Friends,

What a special time for Washougal! Thank you Mr. Salvatore for coming to our school and sharing your book, game leading skills, and your thoughts about what it takes to be an author!

Post your thoughts and thank yous to the comments box below! We want to hear from you!

So proud of you WASHOUGAL!

Mrs. Stanton

Readers Buzz

Oooops

I forgot to tell you.....the secret word is...........

cupcake

TUESDAY MARCH 10!

Readers'

Our March meeting will be this Tuesday, March 10, in the library right after school! This is going to be a VERY SPECIAL meeting! You will have the opportunity to meet author
Geno Salvatore, and will receive a copy of his book "The Stowaway".

Don't miss this opportunity! We will (of course) have our hot chocolate and goodies.

If you reply to this e-mail you will be entered into a drawing for a SPECIAL PRIZE to be given away at the March 10 meeting!

SEE YOU ALL THERE....CAN'T WAIT TO START READING E-MAIL FROM YOU ALL!

Mrs. Stanton

Author Visit

Attention Members!

On Tuesday, March 10th there will be a reception for visiting author Geno Salvatore after school in the library.

All RC members will receive a copy of Mr. Salvatore's book "Stowaway" We're hoping we get copies in before March 10 so everyone can read the book before the reception.

ALSO--During the school day Mr. Salvatore will be leading two mini sessions of a D&D game in the library. If you are an EXPERIENCED player and would like to be considered for one of these game sessions, please come and see Mrs. Dillon in the library.

See you all soon!

READERS CLUB STARS!

Congratulations to two of our Readers' Club Members!

Travis Lea and Ryan Scheel both distinguished themselves during the recent FBLA Regional competition. They have both earned the chance to compete at State!

WAY TO GO!

Finals are over -- use some time being artistically productive -- that's never a waste!

http://www.google.com/doodle4google/

Also, for a prize -- who exactly is Punxsutawney Phil and what is his position on global warming? First 2 win a prize.

Feb. 3, 2009

Hey everyone - There's a Readers Club General meeting on Thurs. 2/5. For people who are calendar-challenged -- that's THIS WEEK! Notes went out to your 6th period classes today. We will be using the research computers to get in touch with our inner avatars -- and of course eating yummy treats! We will also be talking about an upcoming author visit and having preliminary discussions about 2009-2010 Officer elections. Mrs. Stanton's plan is to be back at WHS on Thursday, so until then the secret word is stowaway, which you must say to Ms. Dillon. First five get a prize.