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SAS Secondary Library 11/11/11/11
Nov 11, 2015 – For the last 4 years the SAS PD Secondary Library has taken a picture on November 11 at 11:11am in honor and in memory of Remembrance/Armistice Day (11/11). Today thanks to Leah and Glenda we had the largest number of people in our Remembrance Day Picture. The PBL workshop teachers joined us as we stood in front of our library front door and waited for the clock to turn 11:11 am. Following the picture we had a short moment of silence. Thanks to all who participated and a Big Thanks to all who made paper flowers (Poppies) for our library ceiling. It is important to remember the sacrifices that others before us have made.
Not Pictured was Leah (see below on the right) who helped set up the picture. Thanks to the best Library Assistants I could hope for. Your help makes each day possible. (TSB – 11/11/2015/11:11)
Genre’fying your Library TAS Presentation
Nov 9th, 2015 Just finished presenting with Barbara Boyer “Genre’fying Your Library” presentation at Taipei American School EARCOS Weekend Workshop. See libguides.saschina..org for workshop link.
Secondary Library Parent Workshop
Sep 17th — Today the Secondary Library will hold a Parent Workshop from 1-3 pm. The topics covered today include:
- Intro To Destiny
- Library Research Databases
- OverDrive
We look forward to working with parents today.
First Lego League Returns to the Library
Sep 2nd — First Lego League has returned to the Library. The practice started this last Tuesday with 10 teams all working toward October 20th when SAS PD will have its in house tourney to pick the 5 teams that will compete in the Shanghai Tourney held on campus in January. Our top team will be given the opportunity this year to compete in the China National Tourney in May 2016. Watch for more as the Lego Season ramps up.
Library Puzzle Table Returns
Sep 2nd — The library puzzle table is back with a vengeance and we have a great many dedicated middle and high school puzzlers. Check out the puzzle table during lunch or your flex period. New puzzles will appear with the one on the table is completed.
Coloring the Library Beautiful
Sep 2nd — The SAS PD Library began two coloring stations this year. Two tables have been set up with a number of coloring books, pens, and pencils. The rules are — if you start a page, you must finish that page before you begin a new page. We have already had a number of pages completed. Way to go!
A Grand Adventure – Genrefying our Fiction
Sep 2nd — The Grand Adventure has begun. The SAS PD Secondary Library has started at long last to place our over 15,000 fiction books in Genres. So far we have with the help of parent volunteers labeled over 100 books clearing the AAA to ALE books. The job is staggering. But by the end of this school year we hope to have it all done. Check back with us to follow our progress.
We have begun by moving down our AAA Fiction Shelves. We take each book out and classify it into one of 15 genres (see Genre Page). Once the book is classified and dotted it is moved to its temporary Genre home (bottom image).
After School Mac and Me in the Library
Aug 17th — Today the library was host to all the 7th Grade Humanities classes who came for a quick library orientation with Mrs Boyer. After the orientation students checked out both new and old books. In addition the MS EAL class toured the library. Mr. Poulin spoke to the entire 7th grade in thenNon-Fiction Lecture Area. The day ended with an after school Mac & Me workshop with new 7th and 8th grade students. Thanks to all the teachers and to Mr. Power for making it a great day in then Library
Welcome back to School SAS
Aug 13th — It was welcome back to school time on August 13th. New and old teachers together with new and old students all came together for the first day of school. The library was able to show off its new construction, 2 new Conference Rooms, new blue chairs, the new folding tables and over 1000 new books. The library was a hot zone as new students dropped off their computers to have them linked to the school.
Aug 7th – Welcome Back to School!
Aug 7th – The new school year is rapidly approaching and the library is open for business to support your reading and educational needs. Drop by to see all the changes! We have many new books, we have new learning and teaching spaces. If you need help with finding books, logging on to Turnitin, JStor, OverDrive, and NoodleTools.
See you in the library!
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