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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.

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.

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!

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 

 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!

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!

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!