San Marcos Student Reading Council

The San Marcos Student Reading Council (SMSRC) is an organization dedicated to promoting literacy, and is affiliated with the Texas State Reading Association and the International Reading Association.  Students who join (SMSRC) also become members of the Texas State Reading Association and receive quality educational publications that inform teachers of curring-edge teaching strategies.  There are multiple opportunities to enhance leadership skills.  At monthly meetings students hear from top-notch speakers who address topics related to classroom.

• Feb. 9 Room EDU 4009; 5-6 pm; Topic: Daily Five
• Mar. 9 Room EDU 4009; 5-6 pm; Topic:  Work night for our spring literacy day
• Apr. 13 Room EDU 4009; 5-6 pm; Topic:  Foldables to teach the 5 Components of Reading (and officer elections)

 
Tentative date and time for our Spring Literacy Fling:  May 2 from 2-4 pm at the San Marcos Public Library

Kappa Delta Pi

The KDP Chapter in  San Marcos will meet on Monday, February 2nd from 5 to 6 pm in Education Building, Room 2127. Mr. Dwight Stewart from Texas State's Center for Safe Communities and Schools will talk about gangs in schools.  Professional development certificates will be distributed, door prizes will be awarded, and refreshments will be served. Members and non-members are always welcome.
 
We will distribute the calendar with our other upcoming events in San Marcos and in Round Rock soon.  Stay tuned.
 
San Marcos Officers: Rachael Crawford, Monica Tenbrook, Michelle Stookey, Nikki Benjamin, Georgie Courtney and Ami Guerrero
 
Round Rock Officers: Veronica Puentes, Angela Henderson and Jennifer Flores
 
Chapter Counselor: Dr. Nathan Bond

Awards Day Celebration

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2009

Time: 2:00-3:30 PM

Location:  LBJ Student Center Ballroom

Activities:  Each spring the faculty in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the members of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education, co-host the C&I Awards Day Celebration. At this event, the officers and sponsors of the student organizations are thanked for their leadership, the department's honor graduates are recognized, the scholarship recipients are announced, and the new members are initiated into Kappa Delta Pi. All parents and students are cordially invited to attend.

The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award

Texas State University College of Education developed the Tomas Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award to honor authors and illustrators who create literature that depicts the Mexican American experience. The award was established in 1995 and was named in honor of Dr. Tomás Rivera, a distinguished alumnus of Texas State University.

2008 Winner - Los Gatos Black on Halloween

by Marisa Montes and illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Rivera Award Festivities

Thursday, October 30th –

• 12:00 noon    President’s Luncheon – Dr. Trauth will host special invitees for this luncheon where the recipients will receive the award prize and plaque from the President.
• 2:30 PM    Author/Illustrator Presentation at the LBJ Student Center Ballroom with book sales and signing.  Mariachis are scheduled and lemonade and cookies are served.  The public is invited.

Friday, October 31, 2008    Marisa Montes and Yuyi Morales will participate in the Texas Book Festival Reading Rock Stars Program.  This program identifies a school for them to present to the children.  Each child at the school will receive a free signed copy of the winning book with the award seal to take home. 

Saturday November 1, 2008 - Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas

• 10:00 AM     Rivera award winners announced at The Texas Book Festival opening session.
• 1-1:30 PM      Rivera Award Tent Reading Session at the Texas State Capitol.  Book sale and signing available.