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First Chapter Friday First Chapter Friday sponsored by Follett (our library management software system) features favorite authors reading the first chapter of one of their books. There are quite a few available for scholars to enjoy - and it’s a great way to introduce new books to scholars. Look through the list or ask Ms. Burke for one that is age-appropriate for your scholars. | GALILEO The Georgia Library Online, GALILEO is our “go-to" for curated research materials. Use the USG website and choose your level - elementary, middle, or high. If it asks for a school, look for Centennial Academy. The NEW Galileo Password is except (August 8, 2023 - Jan 9, 2024) On campus, you may not need a password. Google is great (and fast) but doesn’t always yield search results that are appropriate for students. Ms. Burke will pull print and online resources to support scholars’ needs. If possible, I’ll post articles in the Media Center Google Classroom and share them with teachers, so you can read them together or print them for student use. | Check it Out Challenge The Atlanta Hawks Check It Out Reading Challenge has officially started and runs until September 1. When students K-12 check out and read five books, they earn one (1) FREE youth ticket to a select Hawks game during the 2023-2024 season. When students complete the Challenge, they need to visit https://www.nba.com/hawks/community/checkitout and have a parent or guardian fill out the registration form. An adult ticket must be purchased along with the youth ticket. Participants will begin receiving their tickets after October 31. |
First Chapter Friday
Look through the list or ask Ms. Burke for one that is age-appropriate for your scholars.
GALILEO
Check it Out Challenge
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PBS It’s Lit! Video Collection Share these smart, funny video essays with your students and dive into popular literature topics, like the evolution of Young Adult fiction, how science fiction mirrors our own society, and why sometimes the book is just a bit better than the movie. Use this popular series from PBS Digital Studios to get your students talking about their favorite books and what they love to read. These videos for scholars in grades 3-8 can be safely shared on Google classroom. | Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl 2023-24 We are looking for motivated, competitive readers to represent Centennial in this year’s Helen Ruffing Reading Bowl. Team practices will start in September, but the list of required books is here, and scholars can get a head start on reading. Any scholar in 4th & 5th grade is welcome, but only 10 scholars will be able to compete in the bowl in January 2024. | Discarded BooksEvery year we “weed” out library materials to make room for new items. As a result, there are plenty of materials in a variety of genres that teachers and scholars are welcome to have for your classroom libraries. These do not have to be returned. Sometimes we use old books for art projects! Watch for carts labeled “FREE” in the back atrium. |
PBS It’s Lit! Video Collection
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl 2023-24
Discarded Books
Every year we “weed” out library materials to make room for new items. As a result, there are plenty of materials in a variety of genres that teachers and scholars are welcome to have for your classroom libraries. These do not have to be returned. Sometimes we use old books for art projects! Watch for carts labeled “FREE” in the back atrium.
About Us
MISSION: The mission of Centennial Academy is to provide educational equity through a rigorous STEAM curriculum to all of its scholars. We envision Centennial Academy scholars and educators as high achievers, critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical leaders in a global society.To support this vision, our media center is open to families as well as scholars and staff to encourage lifelong reading for enjoyment. Our library is staffed by one certified library media specialist, Jennifer Burke. Mrs. Joni Chandler, Media Assistant, helps with circulation and all other activities. The media center is open 7:30am-4:00pm every school day.
