Supplies Needed...

The library is in need of Kleenex and hand sanitizer.

If you have an extra box or pump of either to spare it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for all your help!

2012 Battle of the Books Informational Meetings to Take Place

Students interested in participating in our fifth annual Battle of the Books should be sure to come to the grade-appropriate informational meeting on Thursday or Friday, as teams and captains will be decided then. Participants will have the opportunity to view the books on this year's lists and will receive a copy of the lists.

8th Grade Information Meeting

Thursday, March 1 during Rx

7th and 6th Grade Information Meetings

Friday, March 2 during Rx

An average of at least a B in reading is desired for participation. Students failing any classes will not be allowed to participate.

Please see me if you have any questions.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Students and Parents,

Want to earn a free ticket to a Sounds baseball game? Of course, you do. Here's how...READ!

Our annual reading program sponsored by the Sounds begins this week. Our game date is Friday, May 11 at 7:05 p.m. Please see below for more details.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS READING PROGRAM GUIDELINES

For each book you read you are required to complete a short (half-sheet) book slip in order to receive credit. Ms. Creasy has the book slips in the library.

Prizes:

One book = Ozzie (mascot) bookmark

Two books = the above plus a free ticket to the game

Three books = the above plus an entry into a drawing for a prize bag full of goodies

Four books = the above plus another entry into the drawing

TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE TICKET YOU MUST RETURN THE FIRST TWO BOOK SLIPS TO MRS. CREASY BY FRIDAY, APRIL 20.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE GOODY BAG DRAWING THE THIRD AND FOURTH SLIPS NEED TO BE RETURNED BY FRIDAY, MAY 11.

Free e-Books for a Limited Time

Parents and students,

For a limited time only you may enjoy reading some free e-books from the Capstone Co. There are 456 titles from which to choose. There are several for younger children, so I plan on letting my own son take advantage of this until it ends. To me, it seems most of the 456 selected titles are geared toward boys. Enjoy!

Instructions for accessing the free e-books

Click HERE to go to the Capstone website.

Put your mouse over/highlight the DIGITAL option in the red bar near the top of the screen.

Click on CAPSTONE INTERACTIVE LIBRARY

Click on DEMO.

LOG IN NOW

Username: rep

Password: school


This free period ends on March 15, 2012.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Dickens!

Charles Dickens

February 7, 1812

Notable works

The Adventures of Oliver Twist

A Christmas Carol

David Copperfield

A Tale of Two Cities

Great Expectations

And the Winners Are...

Today, the ALA has announced its 2012 winners. They are...

The John Newbery Medal

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

Go HERE to check out his site and read about the book.

The Newbery Honor Books

Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai

Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin

Michael L. Printz Award

Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

Printz Honor Books

Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler

The Returning by Christine Hinwood

Jasper Jones by Craig Silvey

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

For a complete list of all ALA winners please visit THIS SITE.

Be Thinking About...

Nashville Sounds Reading Program - As soon as our kit arrives from the Sounds we'll begin making announcements about this.

Battle of the Books - This year, there will be ten books on each grade's list. More info. to come. Be thinking about creating teams, etc.

Extended Library Hours

The library will now be open late each evening, Mondays-Thursdays. Students are encouraged to stop by to get help with their homework, check in/out books, work on research projects, or participate in our book club, which will hopefully be starting soon.

Transportation is not provided so, in order to stay, students must pre-arrange their visit by having a parent call or email the librarian. Students' rides must also be here by 4:30 each afternoon.

There is no charge to the student/parent for this service.

For more information contact Ms. Creasy @ 644-3003

or

tyla.creasy@sumnerschools.org.

Do You Love Legos? If so, You Might Want to Enter This...

ONE Month Left to Enter!



This year the contest is all about creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning.



We want you to think beyond the books and focus on the power of the brick!



That's why, in 150 seconds or less, we challenge you to . . .

Create a video that showcases how you use LEGO® Education solutions to spark student innovation!



Want to see what others have submitted? Click here.



The deadline to submit your video is October 14, 2011, so hurry to enter the 2011 LEGO Smart Creativity Contest!

One Grand Prize winner and five Segment winners will be selected. Prizes will consist of LEGO Education gift certificates valued at $2,500 for Segment winners and $5,000 for the Grand Prize winner.

Additionally, all winners will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the Education STEM Summit hosted by LEGO Education in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 16, 2011.

Haven't registered yet?
Visit www.LEGOeducation.us/CreativityContest to become a 2011 LEGO Smart contestant.

For contest specifics, including a contest FAQ and downloadable how-to guide along with instructions on how to submit your video, visit www.LEGOeducation.us/CreativityContest.

If you have any questions or need additional details about the 2011 LEGO Smart Creativity Contest, please e-mail LEGOsmart@LEGOeducation.us.

Good luck!

LEGO Education

Looking for Friends...

Henry Ford once said, "My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." Bringing out the best in our school library takes many friends, people just like you who value the library and the need it fulfills in our school.

For a donation of $10 per member (or $25 for a family membership) you can help enrich the library experience for out students. Your membership makes it possible for us to add even more materials to the collection and it supports many of our annual events.

Each member's name will be added to a roster visible on our library's website. In addition, each student who becomes a friend (even through a family membership) will have his or her picture taken for our local paper, the Observer.

If you wish to become a member please stop by the library or give Ms. Creasy a call. Membership forms will also be sent home soon, so be on the lookout.

Thank you for your continued support.