Friday, December 21, 2018

Happy Vacation!!!

 See You in 2019!


We have made it! It has been a long but very productive month! We have had many classes, lots of studying, preschool reading, and visits from alumni! It is a super fun time of the year and we are so grateful for all the love, support and interest in the library!

Friday, December 14, 2018

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Winter....

Preschool Popping With Penguins


There is a chill in the air! To prepare for the magic of winter we have created a winter wonderland for the preschoolers with our penguin display.  The littles were so excited to pick out their favorite penguins and loved the penguin books. While we are not completely ready for the onslaught of the cold temperature and snow, we are embracing it in the library!



 

 

Book of the Week


She Would Be King / WayƩtu Moore
Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper, and left for dead, but still she survives. June Dey, raised on a plantation in Virginia, hides his unusual strength until a confrontation with the overseer forces him to flee. 

Friday, December 7, 2018

Keeping Research Real

 Research is Rolling In


It has been so busy in the library with two major research projects under way. Both of these projects value the process of research and have a key focus on how to locate and analyze quality sources.

Junior: Annotated Bibliography Biology Project

Juniors in biology are beginning their year long research paper by choosing any topic of interest that connects to biology. The opening act of this paper is to create an annotated bibliography of sources they may or may not use for the end paper. It is amazing to see all the creative ideas the students research.

 

 

 

 

 

Senior: Social Action Research Plan Project

Seniors are embarking on their Social Action Research Plan. Again with a focus on the process not just the end result, students are asked to research a cause that has meaning to them. With that focus they create an action plan that a young adult could conceivably carry out. In the library our focus is to have seniors use the advanced feature of our database,s and based on their findings develop a plan. We focus on making sure they do not choose a plan and make the research fit their plan, but rather have a question and find sources they can then develop into their own idea and implement.

Book of the Week


Enter Title Here / Rahul Kanakia
In Rahul Kanakia's Enter Title Here, a perfect high-school student will do anything to get into Stanford. When she lands herself a literary agent, she finds the perfect university application hook. But she's convinced no one would want to read a novel about a study machine like her. To make herself a more relatable protagonist, she must start doing all the regular American girl stuff she normally ignores, like making friends and having a boyfriend. She even crafts a perfect sentimental ending, but even with a mastermind in charge, things can't always go as planned.

Friday, November 16, 2018

Let It Snow!

 It's Snow Time!


It is the first snowfall of the season and it has definitely brought out the excitement in all. Of course it also produced some "interesting" walks from the lots this morning! 

 

Read The Snow Away

 In honor of our first snowfall,  one of our favorite preschool stories!

Waiting For Snow / Marsha Diane Arnold


"Badger cannot wait one more minute for it to snow. When his friend Hedgehog explains that everything comes in its time, Badger is unconvinced and impatient as ever. But Badger's friends have a few tricks up their sleeves to try and get the snow's attention and distract their pal in the meantime"--Provided by publisher.

Book Of the Week 

Unbroken: 13 Stories Starring Disabled Teens / Marieke Nijkamp (ed)

An anthology of stories in various genres, featuring disabled characters and written by disabled creators, ranging from established best selling authors to debut authors.

Friday, November 9, 2018

First Term Under Our Belts

 First Term Completed


The school year is well under way with our first term officially in the books! This isn't stopping our students from continuing to study and push themselves in school, on the field and in activities! We are looking forward to second term with a number of projects coming our way in the library. Seniors will begin their "Social Action Research Project" and some of our juniors will tackle their "Annotated Bibliography Research Paper." We look forward to working with these classes!

Book of the Week


She Rides Shotgun / Jordan Harper

A young girl is unexpectedly reunited with her father who is fresh out of jail, only to have him take her from school into a world of robbery, violence, and death threat

Friday, November 2, 2018

Happy Halloween!!!

 Halloween Happenings!


Always one of our favorite days of the school year, Senior Dress Up-Day for Halloween was in full force despite the "conflict" with the Red Sox victory parade! We love to see the creativity and excitement of this long standing tradition that students wait to be part of their senior year!

Friday, October 19, 2018

Read Read....

Just Another Week!

Another busy week in the library! Global Awareness classes continue to work on their first research assignment, and students are studying for tests and collaborating on projects! Preschoolers have been so enthusiastic during story time and Sassy has had so many visitors! We love to see the energy in the library!

 

 

 

 Happy Sassy

Sassy continues to be a popular subject for digital photography students! She is happy to sit for pictures (usually because she is earning some treats!) Freshmen Caroline Gates took this great picture of Sassy this week! We love to see her happy and the joy she brings to NHS!

 

 

 

 

Book of the Week


I just finished reading And Then She Was Gone / Lisa Jewell. It was a haunting disturbing read that sits with you long after the story ends. Like thrillers, come to  the library and check it out!!

Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. She was fifteen, the youngest of three. She was beloved by her parents, friends, and teachers. She and her boyfriend made a teenaged golden couple. She was days away from an idyllic post-exams summer vacation, with her whole life ahead of her. And then she was gone. Now, her mother Laurel Mack is trying to put her life back together. It's been ten years since her daughter disappeared, seven years since her marriage ended, and only months since the last clue in Ellie's case was unearthed"--Jacket flap.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Busy Times....

 Setting the Tone


Students and staff have been hard at work this week as we reach the mid point of first term. By now schedules are set, patterns and routines are established and we are all getting into the swing of school.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 How Can I Help You?

Sassy has been a fixture at school this year and is eager to help out everyone she sees! She has also bonded with the preschoolers and loves starting her day with a visit from her special friend Will!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book Review of the Week

"Six years ago, Moss Jefferies' father was murdered by an Oakland police officer. Along with losing a parent, the media's vilification of his father and lack of accountability has left Moss with near crippling panic attacks. Now, in his sophomore year of high school, Moss and his fellow classmates find themselves increasingly treated like criminals in their own school. New rules. Random lockersearches. Constant intimidation and Oakland Police Department stationed in their halls. Despite their youth, the students decide to organize and push back against the administration. When tensions hit a fever pitch and tragedy strikes, Moss must face a difficult choice: give in to fear and hate or realize that anger can actually be a gift."--Provided by publisher.

Friday, October 5, 2018

Just A Typical Week in the Library!

Just Another Week in the Library!


Our first full week of school is under our belts and a busy one it was for all! We had freshmen Global Awareness classes working on their "Check the Tag" project and juniors immersed in their first independent reading project in Ms. Rogers English class!  The preschool train made its 2018-19 debut and the library is decked out in everything Halloween! Sassy had so many visitors and we topped it off with a successful Open House Thursday night. It has been a productive and exciting week in the library!

Friday, September 28, 2018

It's All About The Reading!


 Calling All Readers!

A busy week in the library it has been! Our focus on outside reading has really taken off, we were very fortunate to have a donation of books we could offer to our faculty and students. After sending out an email to everyone, the books were gone in an hour! Who says kids do not like to read!! We can't wait to hear about which books were hits!


 

 

 

 

 Preschool Power!

This has been the first week of preschool story time and it ha been a blast! We love having the littles file into the library and see all the familiar faces along with the new additions! We focused this week on how to be great listeners, read two books and discussed what was the MOST important rule in the library: Having FUN!!!













 New Books!


We have received new books in the library! There are so many interesting ones to choose from! Come on down and browse through the books, or browse through our online catalog. 
If you need a suggestion to get you started, take a peak at this one!

"Two leading spiritual masters share their wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity, sharing personal stories and teachings about the science of profound happiness and the daily practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives."--OCLC 



     
 









  


Friday, September 21, 2018


 Reading Recommendations

In our effort and goal to increase the love of outside reading, we have reached out to staff to find out what they read over the summer. Staff gave us titles and three words to describe the story and we made slides for the TV's.  We are so pleased with the enthusiastic response from the staff and even more thrilled with the students who have taken out books based on the recommendations! This is a long term goal and we know it will take time and effort but we feel we are off to a great start!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Library Love


The library is in full swing these days and we love to see all the different ways it is used. From students studying to collaborating on projects, from relaxing with friends to reading a good book, from photography students to TV broadcasting, the library is the hub of the school!

Friday, September 14, 2018

Red Out Redhawks: Senior Spirit Week!!


 

Spirit Week at Work!

It has been a "spirited" week at Natick High! Seniors are showing their pride and their place at the top of the food chain with spirit week! From USA to tourists, camo and the big Red Out, it has been a fun week!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sassy at Work!

Sassy has been so busy with seeing old friends and getting to know new ones! She survived the stress of picture day!  She wasn't having the best hair day, that darn rain and humidity is never good for a poodle, and has been working hard bringing smiles to all she encounters.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Library at Work!

The library continues to be a busy place study halls have been bustling! Seniors are preparing for post high school plans and the preschoolers are touring the library in preparation of story time in a few weeks! So far we are starting off the 2018-18 year on the right foot!!
Don't forget to check out all of our new books! We are constantly adding to our collection and have some great new titles!

Friday, September 7, 2018

Back in the Swing of Things

 Students, Students, Students

We have a few days under our belt and the library has been busy! Returning students coming in to study and say hello, and we have had many freshmen come by to check out books and say hello! It makes us so happy to know the freshmen already feel welcomed and safe in our library! Looking forward to working with them this year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sassy Strong

Sassy has been back on the job and she is working hard! She loves working with students and staff! She comes home every day tired and happy!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  For the Love of Reading

 Our goal this year is to increase pleasure reading. We recognize children come into kindergarten with a total love of reading and by the time they get to high school many of them have stated they do not like to read, they don't have time to read, they can't find anything to read. While there are a lot of factors that may contribute to this, we are committed to finding ways to light that fire for reading again for our students! We have set up some great displays to help get it started!