A Week in the Life......

Just a typical day in CDS!

It is always busy and bustling in the library during CDS. Juniors and seniors who are on priv fill the library working on projects, studying for an exam, relaxing with friends and making our day happy with all of their enthusiasm!!!

Pennies For Patients

Colin Edwards helped out the Pennies for Patients drive by taking the bottle around during CDS and asking for spare change! Because of Colin's commitment to this cause and his strong belief that everyone should be involved we nominated Colin for the weekly "Act of Kindness" award!

Child Growth: How to read to preschoolers

Ms Pandolfo's child growth class is studying what makes a quality picture book. We looked at how to choose picture books that are just right for the target audience based on professional reviews, interest, audience and ability to read out loud! We began the lesson by discussing favorite childhood stories and sharing them with the class.

Home Stretch of English Research Papers!

Junior Annotated Bibliography 

It is the final week of classes for the 3rd term research writing in English! Juniors are reading a specific text, analyzing for various themes and creating an annotated bibliography.

Over 75 English classes have been in the library in the last month learning how to sharpen research skills, create viable search terms, persevere through many searches looking for information to analyze so they can create new knowledge! I am so proud to work with these diligent students and dedicated teachers!

The Joy of a Good Book on a Windy Day!

When it is a cold windy day what do you do? Why you extend story time and do some "independent reading!!" Ms. Morrissey's class enjoying some quiet time reading books to themselves and to each other! 

 

Welcome Back!

 Back at it!

February vacation felt a bit more like April vacation with the mild weather. It seems as if the warm temps and days off was what we all needed. We came back to school ready to work and prepare for the long stretch we like to call March!

 Social Action in Action!

This week the English research paper has been about the seniors. For most seniors this will be their last major writing assignment in English as many will go out on internships for fourth term.
The Social Action Project has students look at a 
topic of interest that directly affects the teen population. Topics range from homelessness, to drug use to immigration. In groups, students research their topic gathering background and statistical data and use it to come up with an action plan a group of teens could realistically put into action. They will then "present" it to a predetermined group whether it be school committee, board of selectmen etc. This happens to be one of my favorite projects to work on with the seniors.

Words to Live by: The Beatles

Happy Vacation!

 Going with Google

English classes continue to dominate in the library! While the freshmen have finished up their research lessons, sophomores are moving in. The focus for freshmen year is on the databases, sophomore year we teach students how to be effective seekers of information using Google. With all the information on the web it is so important for our students to get the most out of their searches!

 

 

 Preschool Time

Preschoolers are loving their time in the library! Their ability to understand the stories we read together and simply enjoy being read to is the highlight of our day!

 

Loving the Library

This is how a library should be used! Relaxing, reading and working!!

Focus On Fake News

 Freshmen Research

Third term is off and running and the English research papers are taking a front seat as they all prepare for their third term writing genre. This week the freshmen are focusing on how to evaluate websites and what really is "Fake News" We are using the following article to try and break down what the term "Fake News" really means and how to be educated consumers of information!!
Four Types of Fake News

 Preschooler Corner!

Preschoolers have enjoyed a little lesson on friendship and chocolate with Valentine's Day coming soon! Our focus this week was on sharing!

"I Got a Rock"

Research Writing Underway

The first week to the new semester and the library is bursting with activity. English classes are tackling their research writing component and we are beginning to to see all English classes to teach the research process! This is one of the busiest times of the year in the library as every English class will take part in some aspect of research writing!

Inuksuk Rock People

 We are so fortunate to have on display "Rock People" from Ms. Price's preschool class! The class has explored the Arctic and Antarctic, and the people and animals that live there. To celebrate the culture the class made Inuksuks. Inuksuk is a stone structure found in the Arctic. Stones are piled one on top of the other. They are used by Inuit travelers to mark their way, point out hunting or fishing spots or indicate where food is stored.  Many of the structures resemble people! The word Inuksuk means "likeness of a person" It is amazing to see these structures made by our youngest members of our community! Come check them out!

Celebrating NHS History

Students love looking at the old yearbooks in the library! Currently we have on display yearbooks representing the inductees for the Natick High School Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2017. They have been a big hit with our student athletes!

Surviving Mid-Terms!

Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work during mid-terms. 

We are proud of all that you have accomplished the first half of this year and can't wait to see what you do for the second half!







We hope the library was able to provide you with some downtime and distraction this week. While it is important to study and be prepared for your exams it is equally important to give your brain a rest and relax. You will be much more successful!
 
Between, puzzles, legos, coloring and collage-making there was plenty to choose from to give your brain and body a rest!