OHMS Library Newsletter
Inform Integrate Inspire | Spring 2015
There is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs.
--Henry Ward Beecher
Learning in the Library
These are the classes and lessons that happened in the library or with the Librarian:
Learning How to Ask Your Own Research Questions with the QFT with Mr. Roy and Mr. McGraw's Africa Resources Project.
Using the Guided Research and Inquiry Process (GRIP) with Mr. Sugerman's Ancient Rome Project.
- Westward Expansion A Block Google Site
- Westward Expansion B Block Google Site
- Westward Expansion F Block Google Site
- Westward Expansion G Block Google Site
What were Middle Schoolers reading this Spring?
Collaboration Highlight
I blogged about the great experience I had working with Tre and Ms. Johnson on the creation of the Origami Star Wars book trailer. There's only one thing left to say: "Over 420 views!"
A Visit by the Newton Free Public Library Librarians!
Resource Spotlight
My challenge to you this summer is to read a book (or two or three) that your students would read! You'll be surprised at what you find.
I've included two great summer reading lists to get you started. No excuses!
Happy Summer Reading!
Celebrating Authors, Illustrators, and Those Who Stand Up to Social Injustices
Quick Facts
- 175 Classes visited the Library to use resources and computers!
- 1,577 Checkouts in March, April, and May!
- The Library hosted one Parent Coffee, one Faculty Appreciation Lunch, and a Retirement Party!
- The Library was closed for 16 days due to PARCC testing. At least the students had great books to read! (see image below)
The Oak Hill Middle School Library
Email: delial@newton.k12.ma.us
Website: http://mslibraries.newton.k12.ma.us/content.php?pid=536368&sid=4411344
Location: 130 Wheeler Road, Newton, MA, United States
Phone: (617) 559-9200
Twitter: @ldelia