SPHS High School Library Newsletter
The Place to Go When You Need to Know
Welcome Back!
WHAT SHOULD I READ NEXT??
Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
SuperScholar: Shakespeare in Pop Culture
http://superscholar.org/shakespeare-in-pop-culture/
STORE, SHARE, CREATE: DOCUMENTS, FORMS, PPT, SPREADSHEETS, SURVEYS, ETC.
www.drive.google.com
Username: SIF#@aacps.org
Password: network password ( what you use to log into the school computers)
GET READY FOR SAT, ACT AND MANY OTHER TESTS- NEW!!
Gale's Testing & Education Reference Center
How to Access:
1) Go to the SPHS library webpage
2) Click on the tab "Research Databases"
3) Scroll to Gale Testing & Education Reference Center. Click “Open Now.”
4) After you select what you would like to do
(i.e. High School Tools Advanced Placement Exams Online Practice Test)
you will be prompted to Register.
Create a User Name and Password that you will remember.
Recommendation: Use the same user name and password you use to log into the school computers.
By registering, you’ll be able to track your progress/scores!
GREAT APPS FOR TEENS
AccelaStudy
Noisli
Noisli
Improve focus and boost your productivity.
Mix different sounds and create your perfect environment.
Helps students avoid distraction while they work independently on computers, laptops, or handheld devices, each student choosing his or her own sound combination.
Periscope
One of the best live-streaming apps- live-stream right from your phone!
The SPHS Library is accepting donations!
Legos, Erector Sets, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Glue Guns, Wooden Sticks, Pipe Cleaners, Clear Storage Totes, Arts & Crafts stuff, sewing supplies, card stock, stamps, origami paper, cardboard tubes, duct tape, - any and all items are more than our Maker Space.
If you donate anything to the SPHS Library- please make sure your name and address is on it. You will receive a tax donation letter within 1 week.
For further questions please contact Marianne Fitzgerald mfitzgerald1@aacps.org
Microsoft Office and OneDrive is Free for AACPS Students !
Office 365 for Education includes Office 365 ProPlus, which allows students and employees to install the latest version of Office on up to five PC or Mac computers* and on other mobile devices, including Windows tablets and the iPad.
*Outlook, Access, and Publisher are available on PCs only
To get started downloading your free version of Office, follow the steps below:
- Go to https://portal.office.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx
- On the sign in screen, login with your AACPS Network Username/Password
For Students, your username is your 6-digit student ID number
Include @aacps.org as part of your username.
SPHS Library Info
Librarian: Mrs. Marianne Fitzgerald
mfitzgerald1@aacps.org
Twitter: @SPHSReads
Pinterest: Severna Park HS Library
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