Rippon Middle School Library
October 2015
Library Staff
Cathi Jo McMaster
Library media specialist
Tamara Ingalls
Library media specialist
Christina Seyler
Library Assistant
New Books!
The library was able to purchase 70+ books from the Scholastic Book Fair. Come check out our new titles.
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is the national book community's annual celebration of the freedom to read. The 2015 celebration will be held September 27-October 3. Hundreds of libraries and bookstores around the country draw attention to the problem of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a variety of events.
Come visit the Banned Books Display in the Rippon Library.
Library Lessons
The library has been working to collaborate with teachers in the building. Each language arts class has been to the library for orientation. The library has worked with several departments to teach lessons and gather resources.
The library has taught lessons on Primary and Secondary sources and research methods.
Lunch Bunch
The first Lunch Bunch was a big success. Check the Fusion page to see a video of pictures from the Lunch Bunch.
The next Lunch Bunch will be October 28th. The theme will be Haloween.
Students attending will play games and participate in a variety of activities.
Book Fair Update
Thank you to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair. The school was able to buy many books to add to the library collection. More books will be purchased later in the year.
Extended library hours
Starting October 6th the library will be open until 5:15 pm every Tuesday and Wednesday. Students wishing to stay must have a signed permission slip and have a way home at 5:15. Students may ride the activity bus. Students staying after must be productive in the library
Virginia Readers' Choice reading promotion
Students who read a VRC book and fill out a form will be entered in a drawing for prizes each month.
Students who read 4 or more will be eligible to attend the voting party in the spring
Resources available
World Book Online, Opposing View Points, CultureGrams, eLibrary
See a member of the library staff for access passwords.