Marcus HS Library Weekly Update
Ms. Nancy McGinnis and Ms. Debbie Virant
December 14 - December 18, 2020
We made it!!
Congratulations! You have survived a semester of flexible learning with Covid, masks, social distancing, quarantining, learning in person and virtually.
Finals are this week and then you will be able to enjoy winter break!!
I have included some more winter books and a few craft ideas to do with your time off.
Also, listed the activities in our local libraries - especially the Flower Mound Minicon coming up in January.
Please stay safe while still experiencing life!! Let the adventures begin!
Wishing you all the best with exams! See you in 2021!
Take care,
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
Craft and Game Ideas
Elf Yourself and others
Free app to have a little fun making an elf video!!
Decorating Ideas
READ
Final Exams
December 7 - December 11, 2020
Crazy, short, testing week!
We were back only one regular week this month. We have only have one day of regular school this week.
STAAR EOC testing is from Tuesday, December 8th until Friday, December 11th.
I have included an updated shortcut for the online databases through Mackin. This slideshow shows a new quick way to access all of the useful resources you may need for your research.
More winter books that you can find right here in the Marcus HS Library Media Center. Just log on to Destiny or ask where to find them.
Also, stop by the library for some bubble wrap popping if you need a little stress reliever.
Wishing everyone testing the best of luck!! Next week finals….tis the season for tests and exams!
Stay healthy,
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
More winter books to choose from....log into Destiny or come by and we'll help you.
Come get some Bubble Wrap in the library!! Free stress reliever.
Wishing you the Best this Week of Testing!
November 30 - December 4, 2020
Welcome back after a week off!
Hello,
Hope you are all well rested and ready to finish up the next three weeks before winter break. It's going to be a busy month!!
I have shared the benefits of reading fiction - - just to give you some logical points on why reading is not just fun to do!! :)
Then we have the December coloring pages. Coloring and reading are great stress relievers and we know that high school and 2020 are stressful.
Shared some winter book choices we have in our library. Check out Destiny online anytime.
Citing sources slideshow on how to use the MLA format and hanging indents. Also shared some websites for copyright free photos to use on your Google Slide presentations or any project that requires pictures. You can also cite your sources if the images, pictures, or photos are copyright protected.
I have once again, listed some of the same basic access to key library information with the Marcus HS Library Media Center website, Sora, Mackin and Destiny links.
Keep working hard towards the end of the semester!!
Winter break is in sight.
Ms. McGinnis
Marcus HS Library Media Specialist
Ms. Virant
Marcus HS Library Aide
December Coloring Pages
Cite sources when needed for photos or quotes.
Websites with Copyright Free Images
Online Reading and Resources Tools
Sora/OverDrive
Destiny Discover/Follett
The library catalog system provides one contact point for students and teachers to search and access all of Marcus HS Library’s print and digital resources. (print books, eBooks, audiobooks, and databases) Destiny Discover is where you put print books on hold for curbside pick up or classroom delivery. https://destiny.lisd.net/
Mackin
The MackinVIA is a complete digital online resource management system providing easy access to eBooks, read-alongs, audiobooks, databases, videos and more. Students can view, utilize, and manage all of their digital resources.
Marcus High School Library Media Center
Ms. Debbie Virant, Library Aide
Email: mcginnis@lisd.net
Website: https://www.lisd.net/domain/2628
Location: 5707 Morriss Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: 469-948-7010
Twitter: @MarcusHSLibrary