WC Library News
First Nine Weeks
Starting the School Year Off Right
Our WC students have been busy in the library since the beginning of the school year! They've checked out many books, and visited with their classes. The library has been full of students before and after school, as well as during lunch. We've had the opportunity to offer orientations to all the English I classes, and welcomed all the English II classes for book check-outs.
We've hosted lots of classes for research assignments, registered for Google Accounts and Turn It In, and integrated technology into lessons and projects. If you're interested in collaborating on a lesson, please visit the Churchill Library Calendar to find a date to sign up HERE. Once you've found an available date, contact Charlotte at cgusta2@neisd or give us a call at 356-0004, and of course we'd love for you to come by in person!
Classes Visiting the Library in August, September, and October
Some of the projects, assignments, and research topics have included:
- Pre-AP World History classses researching classical civilizations
- All Junior English classes had their students check out books
- Several classes registering for student Google Accounts and using Google Drive for assignments
- Various classes registering for, and using, Turn It In--a website for collecting and grading papers, and for checking for plagiarism
- ASL classes rearching databases for current events related to deaf issues
- AP European History classes using databases for research on the Religious Wars of the 16th Century
- Healthy Lifestyles classes researching mental disorders and using the information for creating posters
- Senior English classes researching the college application process and the financial and academic requirements of colleges and universities
- English I Pre-AP classes researching topics in the Victorian era
- Latin classes working on Roman/Greek Mythology research
- Spanish II classes researching family origins and facts about Spanish-speaking countries
- Junior English classes using databases to research facts for persuasive essays
- Evaluation and collection of websites by World Geography Pre-AP classes for Multiple Sclerosis research
- Art I Pre-AP classes research artworks in preparation for their own creations based on the style of that artist
- Senior GT English classes research philosphers
Like us!
NEISD's Library Services Facebook page featured our Churchill Library Welcome Page because of its high use by our students and classes! Please visit the page HERE and scroll down to October 25th---you can visit if you are logged in to Novell. Then be sure to "like" the post :)
Statistics for the First Nine Weeks of School
Number of Classes Served--250
Number of Individuals Served from Class--982
Number of Students Visiting During Lunch--4576
Number of Books Checked Out:
9th--444
10th--590
11th--391
12th--199
Facutly/Staff--486
TOTAL--2110
21st Century Learning Professional Development
There have been 2 PD sessions for teaching 21st Century skills, facilitated by Mr. Barton. Teachers have participated in a Science and English lesson, and shared ideas for using techniques in their own classes. The next session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th.
TEEN READ WEEK
A celebration of reading took place during Teen Read Week. Teens were asked to "Seek the Unknown," the theme set by Young Adult Library Services Association. Students at Churchill were entered into a drawing for prizes for each book they checked out during the week.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage month was recognized with a display of books celebrating the rich culture of the Hispanic people.
RED RIBBON WEEK
Display of books in support of our campus celebration of RED RIBBON WEEK
Need a Meeting Place?
Your WC library is available before and after school hours for your club, parent meetings, etc. We hosted the following events before or after school in August, September, and October:
Volleyball Parent Meeting
New Librarian Academy
New Principal's Meeting
Swim Parent Meeting
Book Club Meetings
UIL Academic Team Practice every Tuesday
GT Parent Meeting
Project Graduation Meeting
21st Century Professional Development
District Flipped Classroom Cohort Professional Development
NHS Candidate Meeting
Yearbook photos for faculty and retakes for Seniors
European History Club Meeting
Girls Basketball Parent Meeting
Health Class Parent Meeting
Boys Basketball Parent Meeting
National Merit Breakfast
Science Fiction & Fantasy Club Meeting
English Teachers Pull Out meeting
Thanks for your time
Thanks for reading about our library. We'll be back at the end of the semester with some more news and photos!