Week 1: What's the library doing?

First week back to school is a BUSY time for teachers and for students! I usually wait a few days then start making the rounds. This week, I had a few teachers want to get down here to check out books but mostly I went and visited classrooms. I really wanted to meet the students and get them hyped up about coming to the library.

Here is what I read to 1st-3rd grade! They LOVE Sam and Dave Dig a Hole. They just hoot and holler every time those boys miss the 'spectacular' surprise. We talked about how we can use our imagination to create the end of a story like in This is not my Hat. I always get a healthy debate about how the fish got his hat back and who had the better story ending. :) They are SO creative! Of course we had to hug it out with Campbell's Hug Machine.

I've been the traveling librarian/maker lady this week! :) Lots of students and teachers don't know what makerspace is so I brought the party to them and whoa nelly!! They all dove right in and didn't look back. It was truly amazing to watch. I'll blow you away with some pictures...

They used ozobots, clix, k'nex education, little bits, and amusement park engineer. 

Happy first week back! 

- Amanda 

Welcome!

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the Pink Library website. This year is going to be a blast and I can't wait to keep you all posted on what we're up to over here!


I wanted to introduce myself as this is my first year at Pink Elementary. My name is Mrs. Butler and this is my 8th year in education. I taught 3rd grade in Richardson for 5 years, then moved to Lewisville for two years. This will be my first year at PInk. I have a little family, my husband Cade, who teaches theatre at Independence and our two little girls Lyla (4 years old) and Ava (2 years old). They keep us busy but mostly they keep us laughing!

I graduated from Texas A&M in 2009 (WHOOP!) with a degree in Early Childhood Education and graduated from Texas Woman's University with my Masters degree in Library Science and Information Studies. If I get a chance, I enjoy reading, quilting, and a big ole' cup of coffee. I feel immensely blessed to be at Pink and look forward to exciting adventures with you all!

My family!

Check back soon to see what's happening in the library! 

-Mrs. Butler