Rodolfo Centeno Elementary

ABOUT YOUR LIBRARIAN

Mrs. Aguilar Librarian

Ms. Patricia Aguilar

I am honored to serve as the Librarian for the mighty Centeno Bucks since November 2020. My career in education is built on a strong foundation in elementary learning, including classroom experience teaching Fourth Grade, Second Grade, and Fifth Grade. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood Education), Magna Cum Laude, from Texas A&M International University in 2014, followed by a Master of Library Science from Sam Houston State University in 2019. I am dedicated to using my experience as a former teacher to connect students with engaging literature and reliable resources, fostering a lifelong love of reading and inquiry for our students and their families.

Campus Roles and Committees

Technology and Resource Management

Campus Technology Specialist (1:1 Devices): Responsible for the full lifecycle management of all campus electronic devices, including distribution, tracking, organization, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
Accelerated Reader (AR) Program Coordinator: Monitor and award students and classes for all Accelerated Reader accomplishments.
Lunch in the Library: Launched and coordinated this special initiative for fifth-grade students.

Campus Leadership and Service

Spelling Bee Committee Chair: Head the campus committee to organize and execute the annual Spelling Bee.
Campus Media Coordinator: Coordinate the photography and video coverage of school events for media outlets and digital platforms.
Campus Emergency Response Team (CERT): Active team member in preparation for crisis management and security protocols.

Our Mission

The mission of the R. C. Centeno Elementary Library Media Center is to be an integral partner in the educational program, seamlessly integrating the library into classroom learning. We ensure every student and staff member learns the vital skills necessary to locate, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information and ideas. By providing a literature-based program that directly supports classroom curriculum, we empower our learning community to become confident, lifelong users of information.

LIBRARY INFORMATION

Library Assistant
Contact Information

(956) 473-8813 patricia.aguilar@uisd.net
Hours of Operation

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Announcements

Birthday Club

Don’t forget to reserve your child's birthday kit today for the price of $10.00. Kit Includes: Picture of the birthday child, individually packed cupcake, candy, juice and a gift.

September Birthday’s will be celebrated this month on September 19^th!

Students will enjoy:

A fun celebration with their peers
Recognition for their special day
A chance to feel extra appreciated

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing students!

Library Night

Join us for Library Night on October 27^th from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in the library! This is a great opportunity for students and families to:

Explore books and enjoy reading time together
Story read-alouds
Strengthen a love of reading

We look forward to seeing you there!

Book Fair is Coming!

Find bestselling series and characters that students love from more than 100 publishers. Plus, every purchase benefits our school. We hope you can join us for the Best. Week. Ever!

When: October 27th-31^st
Where: In the Library
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

CLEAR BAGS AND ID ENFORCED

Book Blast is Coming!

Students receive a book for free, they can earn prizes for parents setting up account and registering 10 names and numbers, students are eligible to win 3 treasure chests full of candy, money, and prizes in our daily drawings and you are eligible to receive $ 100 shopping spree for 60% class participation and a $ 200 shopping spree for 90% class participation!!! Woo hoo!