MJHS Media Center Update
April 2017
Patron Stats for March
44 classes served
Thank you for utilizing your Media Center! :)
Prevent Summer Slide
Jazz Night at the High Museum -- FREE!
· You and a guest are invited on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Jazz Night at the High Museum!
· Come out and learn more about the Georgia Department of Education’s partnership with the High Museum, experience the museum’s renowned collection of classic and contemporary artwork, listen to live jazz, and receive a SWAG BAG full of goodies to support visual literacy instruction.
· On this night, as a part of The Atlanta Jazz Festival’s 40 Days of Jazz, the High Museum of Art will feature Tyrone Jackson, William Menefield, Alex Gordon, and Kebbi Williams and the Wolfpack.
· Members from the GaDOE ELA/Literacy team and the High Museum School and Teacher Services team will meet you in The Green Family Education Center from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. where you will have an opportunity to talk with the teams and receive your free SWAG Bag!
· This celebration of YOU is free of charge through our collaboration with Georgia Public Broadcasting, Metro RESA, and The High Museum.* In order to attend this event, click here to register.
· *This is a free event; however, parking at the High Museum parking garage is $15.00. You can prepay ($20.00, includes $1.00 service fee) for guaranteed parking or take MARTA to the Arts Center Station.
April is School Library Month
Below are some sources for activities, ideas, and information
MJHS Jaguar Book Club
We would like to thank the MJHS PTA for funding the purchase of our Spring Book Club selection! :)
Reminders for May Inventory and Technology Use
1) Mobile Carts
There will be no mobile cart checkout on the following days:
· Monday – Thursday, May 22nd – 25th
· Note: There will be limited numbers of carts available during Spring testing.
2) Library Inventory
The Media Center will be closed for Inventory beginning on Thursday, May 11th. Please make sure your materials (books, DVDs, etc.) are returned by this date.
3) Technology Inventory
The Technology inventory will begin on Thursday, May 18th. Please return your technology as soon as possible after this date.
· All printers are due on Monday, May 22nd. You will be issued a bag for your printer cables.
· All Promethean accessories – cords, remotes, slates, etc. are due on Wednesday, May 24th. You will be issued a bag for these items as well.
· All technology will be inventoried, labeled, and barcoded as needed to ensure that you receive your same items back for 2017-2018 school year.
· Note: You will keep your laptop for the summer.