Minnie Howard Library News
Instructional Activities & Highlights
Welcome to the Library - Class of 2018!
Approximately 700 new freshman students participated in library orientation this year. Students learned how to use Minnie Howard Library print and virtual collections.
Science Fair Projects
Science classes (Porter, Jennings, Lutrell, Holmes) visited the library during the first and second quarter to prepare for the science fair. Students used our Gale Database collection to search for ideas and information supporting their hypothesis.
Reference Tools
During our library's research sessions, students were provided with an overview of Noodle Tools as as a resource to assist with note-taking and research organization. (English Classes - Greer, Bruesewitz, Hampton, Pike, Reynolds, Steinbeck, Hampton, Barber)
MH Titans also used Easy Bib from the amplify market on their tablets. Students scanned ISBN numbers from books to create quick citations for bibliography pages.
MH Titans also used Easy Bib from the amplify market on their tablets. Students scanned ISBN numbers from books to create quick citations for bibliography pages.
Non-Fiction e-Books & Biographies
MH Titans came independently to the library to work on their transfer tasks using expository literature .
Students used the library's non-fiction e-book collection located on Follett Shelf
Students used the library's non-fiction e-book collection located on Follett Shelf
Author Visits
Several authors are visiting Minnie Howard Library this year. Author visits provide students with an opportunity to gain specific information about books and make connections with the stories and characters. Students gain invaluable information and have a wonderful time with authors they meet.
Cristin Terrill Lunch Time Chat with STEM students
STEM students shared their lunch period with our "T.C. Reads" author - Cristin Terrill. This visit was to introduce the author and share her passion of science with the students.
Author Nancy Silcox will Visit for Black History Month
Author Nancy Noyes Silcox will visit MH library again this year for an author presentation about her popular biography entitled: Samuel Wilbert Tucker: The Story of a Civil Rights Trailblazer and the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In.
Ms. Silcox was the first librarian at Tucker Elementary School.
http://www.wusa9.com/videos/news/local/2015/02/03/remembering-the-alexandria-library-sitin/22790169/
Ms. Silcox was the first librarian at Tucker Elementary School.
http://www.wusa9.com/videos/news/local/2015/02/03/remembering-the-alexandria-library-sitin/22790169/
Skype Visit with Cartoonist Stephen McCranie
The library's Graphic Novel Book Club skyped with cartoonist Stephen McCranie on Tues, Feb 10, 2015. Approximately 20 students attended.
The cartoonist has written a series of graphic novels for younger readers - Mal & Chad and created a blog - Doodle Alley in many of our teens access .
MH Titans "SIGN UP" for Public Library Cards
Approximately 60 students signed up for their Alexandria City Public Library cards during our library card sign-up during the first quarter. Their library cards will allow students to access additional e-Books, music and databases.
Ms. Gross participated in January 's Technology Cohort w/ TIS leaders , (Marsh, Everson, Koren). The technology team cohort was a great offering for teachers during their planning time. The TIS cohort team provided creation and curation digital tool kits on Google Drive. We explored digital and web 2.0 tools and added our own in the tool kits.
I evaluated my integration of technology using the SAMR model.
This cohort highlighted more appropriate and effective resources that can be used in our library. The cohort inspired: a creation of "MH Symbaloo" on our big screen monitor.
MH Titans are adding tiles to the Symbaloo. Students are also engaged in learning and evaluating available apps on their tablets and how they are using them on our collaborative bulletin board in the library.
I evaluated my integration of technology using the SAMR model.
This cohort highlighted more appropriate and effective resources that can be used in our library. The cohort inspired: a creation of "MH Symbaloo" on our big screen monitor.
MH Titans are adding tiles to the Symbaloo. Students are also engaged in learning and evaluating available apps on their tablets and how they are using them on our collaborative bulletin board in the library.
MH Library Symbaloo
MH Titans enter "Letters About Literature"
Letters About Literature
Approximately twelve students entered the Letters About Literature Annual Writing Contest. The contest is is sponsored by the Library of Congress . Students are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to that author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. A display was set up in the library and students submitted their entry forms and letters. Letters are judged on state and national levels. State winners are selected in mid-March.
FOOD FOR FINES!!!
MH Titans donated food in lieu of paying late book fee fines.
The food was delivered in baskets to needy families in the community.
The food was delivered in baskets to needy families in the community.
STEM ENGLISH & ENGINERING DISPLAYS
Illustrated Book Covers
STEM English classes, (Barber) created illustrated book covers and short summaries for their independent reading projects.
Fashion Apparel
STEM Engineering classes, (Boone) created shoes and hatsrom cardboard and recycled paper.
Journals, Scrapbooks
STEM English classes, (Barber) created journals and scrapbooks based on their favorite books.
Coming Soon ! Audio & Spanish & French Titles
Follett Shelf Audio books will be added to MH library collection. The digital audio book collection will support the reading and ELL departments. Students will be able to access audio books with their blackboard login
In addition, to adding the audio book collection , MH library will create a broader collection of poplar titles in Spanish and French struggling , reluctant and ELL students
In addition, to adding the audio book collection , MH library will create a broader collection of poplar titles in Spanish and French struggling , reluctant and ELL students
Event Information
Graphic Novel Club visiting Congressman John Lewis
Our Graphic Novel Book Club wrote letters to Congressman John in early October . The civil rights leader agreed to meet with the club to discuss Book One & Two of his graphic novels MARCH .
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3042155/john-lewis-continues-his-civil-rights-journey-with-march-book-two
http://www.fastcocreate.com/3042155/john-lewis-continues-his-civil-rights-journey-with-march-book-two
When?
Thursday, Feb 26, 2015, 11:00 AM
Where?
Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
Minnie Howard Library
T.C. Williams High School, 9th grade campus
Email: lagina.gross@acps.k12.va.us
Location: 3801 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA, United States
Phone: (703)824-6768
Twitter: @mhlib