strhs library community newsletter dec2014

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The Library Gets a Dramatic Facelift

What a difference a summer can

make! The library underwent a dras-

tic renovation and it is better than

ever. There is a bright friendly envi-

Library Hosts the Multi-genre Cafe

Fall 2014

STRHS Library Newsletter

Library Information:

Hours:The Library is openfrom 7:00am

-4:00pm

Monday-Thursdayand 7:00am-3:00pmFriday when school isin session.

Library resources areavailable 24/7 at

strhslibrary.blogspot.com

Staff:Beth YanuskiewiczLibrary TeacherEileen Kleis

Library Assistant

ronment here with lots of space for learn-

ing. You can see the full timeline of the

renovation here:

http://tiny.cc/strhslibraryrenovation

Inside this issue:

Summer Reading

Winners

2

Author Chris Herren

visits STRSH

2

Fiction Book Separat-

ed by Genre

3

Get e-books from the

Boston Public Library

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NHS Tutors 4

Mrs. Margiottas Speaking

Writing and Research

class held their Multi-

genre Caf in the Library

this year. The Multi-genre

project is a sustained re-

search project that in-

cludes student produced

artifacts about a central

theme, issue, or topic.

This project give students

a unique opportunity to

delve in depth into a topic.

The caf allows students

to celebrate their hard Mrs. Margiottas SWR class pre-sents their Multi-genre projects,

work and demonstrate

their expertise.

There were many out-

standing projects this

year about a variety of

topics. Some topics

included The Simp-

sons, a history of Rap/

Hip-Hop, Tom Clancy,

and Adoption.

See a full slide show of

the Multi-genre pro-

jects on the STRHS

Library blog.

The STRHS Library in May 2014 The STRHS Library in November 2014


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It was another great year for the STRHS Summer Reading

project. Each year, all STRHS students read a book of theirchoice and create a billboard to promote their books. There

are phenomenal projects completed every year, but only a

few win prizes. Students vote on their three favorites from

each homeroom. From there, students vote for their favorites

overall. The student who gets the most votes wins a Kindle!

This has been a great way to promote reading among teens.

Since every student gets to choose their own book, students

can discover the types of books they enjoy and share their

interests with others.

Members of each class were recognized for

their outstanding billboards and three overall

winners were given prizes.

Congratulations to all!

Summer Reading Award Winners

Author Chris Herren comes to STRHS

He spoke eloquently to the cap-

tive audience about prevention.

One of the ways he fell into ad-

diction was through the seeming-

ly harmless drinking and smok-

ing in high school. He warned

the Southwick community about

the dangers of this behavior and

how it lead to his addiction.

You can read about his journey

inBasketball Junkiea signed

copy is in the STRHS Library.

Former NBA player and au-

thor Chris Herren spoke to

grades 8-12 at STRHS on No-

vember 24. Despite being an

excellent basketball player,

Herren struggled with addition

throughout his college and

professional career. Since

becoming sober in 2008. he

has toured the United States

speaking about his experience

with addiction and ways to

overcome it.

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Cuckoos Calling by

Robert Gailbraith. Bill-

board by Rachel G.

And once I

started talking

about it, I started

to heal.

-Chris Herren

Rams Read!

The Snowmanby JoNesbo. Billboard byBrittany M.

Lone Survivorby Marcus Luttrell.Billboard by Tyler O.


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Along with the new look, the

librarys fiction books have been

genrefied. There are

ten genreshistorical

fiction, science fic-

tion, fantasy, ro-

mance, classics, mys-

tery, horror, graphic

novels, teen, and so-

cial issues. The latter

two are realistic fic-

tion separated by age level.

Teen books are rated for grades 7

-10 while social issues geared

towards grades 10 and up.

The decision to separate the

books by genre was made to

make it easier for students to find

books that interest them. It also

make the experience more like

browsing in a book store. Thus

Inside Story Headline

Get e-books from the Boston Public Library

If you are using a Kindle Fire,

iPad, or Nook Color, simply

download the free OverDrive

app, enter your e-card number

and begin downloading books

right away.

If you are using an Kindle Pa-

perwhite or older e-reader de-

vice, you may have to down-

load the book to your computer

then transfer it to your device.

Need help? Ask a librarian!

Did you know that as a Massa-

chusetts resident, you can get

access to the digital resources

of the Boston Public Library.

This includes e-books! Its

easy to sign up online, go to:http://www.bpl.org/general/

circulation/ecards.htm

Your Boston Public Library e-

card gives you access to digital

music, video, books, and refer-

ence sources.

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When looking at the

period between

September 1st and

December 1st, 39%

more fiction books

have been checked out

this year compared to

the same time last

year.

The Fiction Books are Now Separated by Genre

the library is much more

user friendly.

There has already

been an increase in

circulation since

this change has

been made. When

looking at the peri-

od between Sep-

tember 1st and

December 1st, 39%

more fiction books havebeen checked out this year

compared to the same

time last year.

The feedback has been

largely positive. Students

have found it much easier

to find books they enjoy.

The fiction section of the library.
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STRHS Library

93 Feeding Hills Rd

Southwick, MA 01077

Phone: 413-569-6171

Fax: 4135691723

E-mail:

[email protected]

Mission Statement: To ensure that students are effective users and

producers of ideas and information.

Vision Statement:As the heart of the school community, the library

will be a safe comfortable environment where all learners will become

exemplary consumers and producers of 21st century knowledge and

skills.


Dont forget about the

FREE tutoring available in

the library. The National

Honor Society is commit-

ted to serving the STRHS

community by offering

tutoring before and after-

school every school day.

From 7:00-7:30am Monday

through Friday and 2:15-3:00pm

Monday through Thursday, a

member of NHS is available to

help you with any subject. Look

for the sign at the front of the

library.

There is no need to make an ap-

pointmentjust drop by if you

need help.

NHS Tutors Available Before and After School

Visit us online:http://[email protected]

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