Biblionasium 500-Minute Challenge Deadline 5/12!

In the fall, Kilpatrick students were introduced to Biblionasium.  Biblionasium is safe, COPPA compliant online community for young readers that promotes a love of reading by allowing students to connect with their classmates to share their favorite books and record their reading progress. Students can add books to their digital bookshelf, recommend books to friends, log their reading, rate and review books, earn virtual awards, and more. 

On November 30th, all 1st-5th grade students were given a "500-Minute Challenge" within Biblionasium: students who use Biblionasium to record 500-minutes of reading earn a reading tag and get a bonus library book coupon.  Students have until Friday, May 12th to complete this Challenge.

Each Kilpatrick student has a Biblionasium account that is linked to Destiny, our library’s online catalog.  Students can access their Biblionasium account either by logging into Destiny Discover (Destiny can be accessed in the student’s MyKaty cloud https://mykaty.katyisd.org/) or by going directly to the Biblionasium website(www.biblionasium.com) and selecting the “Login with Destiny” option.  In both platforms, the student will need his/her Katy ISD username and password to access this account (available from your child’s teacher). This linked account will provide the student with real-time information and access of our library’s resources. Coach Chip Manzee will guide the students through the website, offer helpful tips, and reward reading achievements with digital awards and trophies.


Be sure to click on the "Challenges" tab to see the 500-Minute Challenge. Happy reading!

Kilpatrick Elementary has been named a Digital Citizenship Certified School by Common Sense Media!

At Kilpatrick Elementary, we believe that digital citizenship skills have become essential for students in the 21st century, especially in schools like ours that are using technology to transform learning. That's why we are committed to teaching our students how to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly. Kilpatrick Elementary has just been approved as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School, an honor that recognizes our efforts in teaching digital literacy and citizenship to young people and engaging the entire school community in this important discussion. This recognition is provided by Common Sense Education, part of a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

More than 90,000 classrooms across the country use Common Sense Education's groundbreaking education resources. As a result, our students are better equipped to navigate the digital world and use devices for learning. 

To learn more about Common Sense Education, visit https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/digital-citizenship .