Abbott Tech Library News
May 2015
Accelerated Reader News
If you need a new reading log, pick one up in the library or in the Language Arts Lab.
Final STAR tests are scheduled for May.
If there is a book you want to read that is not in the library, start making suggestions for Mrs. M's summer order. Happy reading!
Bone Gap by Laura Ruby
Roza has disappeared. Finn knows she has been kidnapped. Read a heartbreaking tale of love and loss, magic and mystery, regret and forgiveness.
Burning Nation by Trent Reedy
*Nobody goes alone.
*Never go unarmed.
*Always post a guard.
Read this action packed, powerful, and all too plausible fictional story about a Federal Government invasion of Idaho.
Oathbreaker's Shadow by Amy McColloch
In a world of magic, Raim, the best young fighter to ever train for the Yun guard, has been cast out as a traitor. He has two options: run or die.
Have you tried Powtoon yet?
The Health classes at Abbott have used Powtoon animation to make lively and informative presentations about substance abuse. Mr. Pepe's and Mr. Hanna's classes made movies about the hazards of steroids. Mr. Wethered and Mr. Nadeau's classes are learning the dangers of different drugs. If you look, you may find some of student work published on YouTube. Here is a link to a demo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vgWwbbkCg8&rel=0
Our Mission:
The mission of the Library Media Center is to prepare our students and staff to become active and effective users of information, promote a lifelong love of reading and learning, and to provide materials that support the academic and trade technology goals of the Connecticut Technical High School System.
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