Milwood Magnet Library Blog

Week of January 19, 2009

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The "Go For The GOLD" reading challenge begins this week and goes until February 20, 2009. 1. Sign up in the library to participate.
2. Take an Accelerated Reader test or write a test to verify reading the book.
3. Every student receives a free 1 book start in the Science Fiction category for reading "Uglies".
4. Students will also get credit towards a mdedal for completion of a Science Fair project.
5. Medals will be given out at Student Led Conferences for students to share with their parents or guardians.
Start reading those books now.

If you are not sure what to read, let me introduce a couple of new books.

"The Perfect Shot" by Elaine Marie Alphin - Brian uses basketball to block out memories of his girlfriend and her family, who were gunned down a year ago, but the upcoming murder trial and a high school history assignment force him to face the past and decide how far he should go to see justice served.

"Cold in Summer" by Tracy Barrett - At the beginning of seventh grade, Ariadne moves to a Tennessee town near a former farming community submerged under a man-made lake and meets the ghost of a girl from the past.

Find a book you can enjoy.

BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS

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Each week the library will highlight several books that might be of interest to students.
This week: "Deadline" by Chris Crutcher - Given the medical diagnosis of one year to live, high school senior Ben Wolf decides to fulfill his greatest fantasies, ponders his life's purpose and legacy, and has dream conversations with a spiritual guide known as "Hey-Soos." He is determined to keep this diagnosis a secret. One of his greatest fantasies is to become the best 123 pound football player Trout High has ever seen. Living with a secret isn't easy though.

"The Illustrated Mum" by Jacqueline Wilson - Covered from head to toe with one-of-a kind tattoos, Marigold is the brightest, most beautiful mother in the world. That's what 10 year old Dolphin thinks--she just wishes Marigold wouldn't stay out quite so late or have mood swings every now and again. Star, Dolphin's older sister, loves Marigold too, but she's tired of looking after her. Their newly discovered dad offers to take the girls, but Dolphin does not want to leave her mother. She is determined to make things work, but Marigold takes a turn for the worse and Dolphin is in too deep and finds help where she least expects it.

Check these titles and others in the NEW BOOK section of the library.

Classes scheduled in the library the week of December 15. All books are due before Holiday Break-Books may be checked out over the break.
Monday - Cook's English Classes.
Tuesday - Mrs. Frazier's Connections Class.
Wednesday - Mrs. Gougeon-Caterina's English Classes.
Thursday - Mrs. Rocco's Read 180 Classes and Mrs. Cassar's English Classes.
Friday - Mrs. Frazier's English Classes.

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Week of February 18, 2008

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"Go for the Gold" is moving ahead. We have our first GOLD medal winner. Congratualtions Albert Eberhard. Students have read a total of 165 books with 49 bronze medals, 9 silver medals and 1 gold medal. Mrs. Cook's class leads with 21 bronze and 5 silver medals. Second place is Mrs. Burke's class with 10 bronze and 1 silver medal. Many could still see Gold medals. Keep Reading.

Monday, February 18 we welcome Congressman Fred Upton as a guest speaker at Milwood Magnet. He will be in the library with Mrs. Washington's 4th hour class at 10:30. Mr. Hopewell and Mr. Walker's classes are also scheduled in the library for book exchange.

Tuesday, February 19 Mrs. Cook's classes are scheduled to enjoy reading in the library and Mrs. Rocco's class is scheduled for book exchange.

Wednesday, February 20 Mrs. Gougeon's classes are scheduled for book exchange and Mrs. Kahler's 4th hour class is scheduled for Science Fair research.

Thursday, February 21 Mrs. Cassar's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Friday, February 22 Mrs. Frazier's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Week of February 11, 2008

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We are 3 weeks into "Go for the GOLD" Reading Challenge. The school has 37 Bronze medals and 5 Silver medals. Student have read 110 books. Hopefully, with the snowy days, students are reading and we can increase the number of medals and total books read. The top 3 classes are: Cook - 16 Bronze medals, 1 Silver medal. Class has read 36 books.
Burke - 8 Bronze medals. Class has read 22 books.
Cassar - 3 Bronze medals. 3 Silver medals. Class has read 21 books.

This week in the library, Monday, February 11 - Mrs. Kendall has the library scheduled first hour for a guest speaker. Mrs. Frazier is scheduled for Book exchange. Mrs. Buchholz's classes will continue research in the library.

Tuesday, February 12 - Mrs. Frazier's Connections class and Mrs. Buchholz's classes are scheduled in the library for book exchange.

Wednesday, February 13 - Mrs. Cook's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Thursday, February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day. No scheduled classes. Library is open for small group usage.

Friday, February 15 - Mrs. Burke's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Week of February 4, 2008

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We continue to work on "Go for the Gold" Reading Challenge. Several have read books to qualify for Bronze medals. Number of medals for each class will be announced on the morning announcements. Keep READING! Bronze can turn into silver and silver into GOLD.

Monday, February 4 Mr. Hopewell's classes and Mr. Walker's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Tuesday, February 5 Mrs. Cook's classes will be using the library for silent reading and Mrs. Rocco's class is scheduled for book exchange.

Wednesday, February 6 Mrs. Gougeon's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Thursday, February 7 Mrs. Cassar's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Friday, February 8, there is No School for students. This will again move Mrs. Frazier's classes to Monday, February 11 for book exchange.

Week of January 28, 2008

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Students have entered and are excited about "Go for the Gold Reading Challenge". Many students are reading about people who have made a change in the world by peaceful or non-violent behavior to receive credit for 2 books in the biography catagory. This is a great way to support our 40 days of non-violence and learn about different people at Milwood Magnet. Keep reading!

Monday, January 28, 2008 Mrs. Frazier's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Mrs. Buchholz's Read 180 classes are scheduled for book exchange,

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Mrs. Cook's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Thursday, January 31, 2008 Mrs. Buchholz's classes are scheduled for research.

Friday, February 1, 2008 Mrs. Burke's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Week of January 21, 2008

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Announcing the "Go for the Gold" Reading Challenge to begin January 21 thru February 29, 2008. Students can receive a Bronze medal for reading 2 books, a Silver medal for reading 4 books, or qualify for a Gold Medal if they read 6 books in 6 different catagories.

1 Fiction book

1 Biography

1 International book about a country or a person from a different country

1 Poetry book

1 Science book or a book about a scientist or inventor, or a science fiction book

1 Sports book or a book about a sports figure.

Students must sign-up to participate and pass Accelerated Reader tests with 80% or higher. An Award assembly will be held in March to award the medals.

We are also celebrating the 40 days of non-violence with a "Reading Special". If a student reads a biography about a person who has promoted peace or non-violent change that affect people's lives, a credit for 2 books will be given toward the total books.

Students averaged 130 books per week last year. Hope to beat that total this year. So start READING.

6th Grade students need to return or pay for overdue books by Wednesday, January 23 in order to attend the dance on Thursday, January 24.

In the library this week on Monday, January 21, Mr. McCullough's Leaders group is scheduled for research. Mr. Hopewell's and Mr. Walker's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Tuesday, January 22 Mrs. Cook's classes will be using the library for silent reading time and Mrs. Rocco's class is scheduled for book exchange.

Wednesday, January 23 Mr. McCullough's Leaders group is scheduled for research. Mrs. Gougeon's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Thursday, January 24 Mrs. Cassar's classes are scheduled for book exchange.

Friday there is No School so Mrs. Frazier's classes are scheduled for book exchange on Monday January 28.

Week of January 7, 2008

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Welcome to the New Year of 2008. Our GENRE for the month is Fantasy. Books have been pulled from the shelves and placed in the GENRE area. Please look for a new book in this section.

Week's schedule--Monday, January 7 Mr. McCullough Leaders group will be doing research in the library and Mr. Hopwell and Mr. Walker's English classes are scheduled for a book exchange.
Tuesday, January 8 Mrs. Rocco's classes are scheduled for book exchange.
Wednesday, January 9 Mrs. Gougeon's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.
Thursday, January 10 Mrs. Cassar's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.
Friday, January 11 Mrs. Frazier's English classes are scheduled for book exchange.

December 17, 2007

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Milwood Magnet announces the first student to qualify for the I READ poster for this school year. Susmitha Daggubati has read 10 books. Her picture was taken with her favorite book. An I READ poster will be created and displayed in the library. Congratulations to Susmitha.

7th grade students need to return all over due books by Thursday, December 20th to be able to attend the school dance on Friday.

Monday, December 17, 2007 -- Mrs. Cassar's English classes are scheduled to come to the library for book exchange.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 -- Mrs. Frazier's Connections class is scheduled to will come to the library for book exchange. Mrs. Buchholz's classes are scheduled to also come to the library for book exchange.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007 -- Mrs. Cook's English classes are scheduled to come to the library for book exchange.
Friday December 21, 2007 -- Mrs. Burke's English classes are scheduled to come to the library for book exchange.

Have a wonderful winter break.

December 10, 2007

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Week's schedule: Monday, December 10--Mrs. Frazier's Connections class, Mr. Hopewell's Read 180 classes, and Mr. Walker's classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Tuesday, December 11--Mrs. Rocco's Read 180 classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Wednesday, December 12--Mrs. Gougeon's (GC) classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Thursday, December 13--Mrs. Cassar's classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Friday, December 14--Mrs. Frazier's classes will be in the library for book exchanges.

December 2007

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The Genre for the month is Mysteries. All mystery books from the library have been pulled to a special section for students to select a mystery book.

We have added an area to the library called the BoysZone. Books in this area are books recommended by boys that other boys might enjoy.
Week's schedule: Wednesday, December 5-- Ms. Cook's classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Thursday, December 6--Ms. Burk's classes will be in the library for book exchanges.
Friday, December 7, we welcome Congressman Fred Upton who will be meeting with 8th graders in the library.