News and Notes
~ Hand Middle School Media Center ~
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Virtual Learning and Videoconferencing
Hand Middle School is fortunate to have access to a video conferencing unit. It is stationed in the media center and makes it possible for you and your students to connect and interact with other classes and content experts around the world. There are lots of ways to use this fun technology:
- scientific demonstrations
- literacy activities with another class (like a book club)
- debates
- arts performances
- foreign language exchanges
Reading Rocks Goes Digital
The district's annual celebration of reading will held on Saturday, October 4, from 9-1 on the campus of Sanders Middle School. All events are free and open to R1 students and families. Well-known author Sharon Draper will be the featured speaker.
Among the activities offered are:
- free books
- storytelling
- reading corner
- literacy parade
- vendors
- school and community performances
Event Information
Book Fair
Support the media center and get some really great books!
When?
Friday, Oct 31, 2014, 09:00 AM
Where?
Hand Middle School, Wheat Street, Columbia, SC, United States
Media Center Staff
Carolyn Masek, Media Specialist
Patricia Kassel, Instructional Assistant
Email: cmasek@richlandone.org
Website: http://hand.richlandone.org
Location: 2600 Wheat Street, Columbia, SC
Phone: 803-253-5723