FHS Library Newsblast Jan/Feb 2018
E. Frank Bayer, LMS
Be The Change!!!
Happy New Year and Welcome Back!! I know the January newsletter got off to a late start, so I combined January and February. We added over 100 new books to our collection, some of the highlights are below. For the complete collection, check out the Destiny Quest link on the library homepage.
10 Things Employers Want You to Learn In College by Bill Coplin
Employers today are looking for creativity, flexibility and team work. This is a useful guide for preparing for college and beyond, includes a self-reflection too, timeline, direct instruction on how to motivate yourself.
Quiet Power: The Secret Strength of Introverts by Susan Cain
Help students accept themselves. Thoughtful advice relevant for all ages: embrace your superpower, expand your comfort zone, pursue your passions, find the right lighting, have faith in yourself...
Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days by Chris Guillebeau
Alot of teens today are interested in the bottom line. This book takes you from idea to income in 27 days. So many teens are interested in start ups and new business we are actually gathering quite a collection.
Come check out our "Read to Earn" section at the front of the library.
2018: Read 18 Books in 2018
Are you up for a new challenge? The library encourages students to check out books for independent reading. Book an appointment with Ms. Bayer and I can show your students how to download ebooks and select the right book for them using our catalog and browsing our shelves. To read an ebook, click on Destiny Discover. See the librarian for the user name and password.
Watch For Turning Vehicles: photo by Ellen Frank Bayer, Williamsburg, Bklyn. 1/18.
Because We Live in New York
Chancellor's Day, January 29th, offers a wide array of opportunities, too many to list here. Many have deadlines up until January 28th so there is still time to register. See the list on the DOE website.
The American Museum of Natural History has great educator programs and family programs too. On Feb. 21-22, you can participate in: Our Senses: An Immersive Experience, and during our spring break, April 3rd and 4th, you can take: Understanding Global Trends and Biodiversity. More details available on the AMNH website.
Registration is now open for the EdXEDNYC conference. On June 7, 2018, at the Hudson High School of Learning Technologies, a wide range of teachers from across the disciplines will network and share best practices to engage, illuminate and energize our students. Register online now!!
Illumanatomy
Share the wonder of the human body by looking inside the human body through three different lenses. The red lens lets you explore the skeleton, the green lens explores the muscles, and the blue lens illustrates the organs and blood vessels. Drawings are created by Milan-based design duo, Carnovsky.
Street Art : Famous Artists Talk About Their Vision
Seize upon the current generation's movement in taking art out of the museums and placing it into the lives of the everyday people. This book explores the rise of graffiti and street art around the world. Explore the universality of art in countries as diverse as Poland, Norway, Brazil, New York, etc.
The Wizard's Cookbook by Anurelia Beaupommier
A colorful collection of magical recipes inspired by Harry Potter, Merlin, The Wizard of Oz, Goosebumps and more. Sample some Swamp Blob, Molecularized smurf spagetti and more.