Black People Don't Surf!

Black People Don't Surf!....Wrong! In honor of Black History Month the library is highlighting all the cool stuff black people DO, so we can remember that Black Folk are without limits.

White Wash, the documentary, is a film exploring the complexity of race in America through the eyes of the ocean. Examining the history of “black consciousness” as it triumphs and evolves into the minds of black surfers, we learn the power of transcending race as a constructive phenomenon. The story is narrated by the legendary, Grammy Award winner Ben Harper (Fistful of Mercy, Relentless 7, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals) along with Tariq “Blackthought” Trotter of the Grammy Award winning hip hop group, The Roots whom also originally scored the film.

Afro Latino Pathfinder

Marvelyn Brown, Author and Activist

Author and Activist Marvelyn Brown will be visiting the school on Tuesday, February 5th. Her memoir The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful and HIV Positive will be available for check out in the library. We're excited to have her speak about her life and passions. Parents and students are invited to share their experiences, support, and concerns in the comment section. You can tweet about the event using the hashtag #marvelynHMS or #marvelynCAD

Glogster Tutorial

Aren't you tired of the boring brochure? You can make your presentations dynamic and full color and fantastic with Glogster. Here is a tutorial to walk you through the process.
 Download the rubric here : https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-Lop4f2zcfmMHV2OC12NVRDNnc 

Preparing for the SAT

A new SAT Prep series will begin on Tuesday, January 15th from 3:30 - 4:30pm.

Learn about...

• Boosting your vocabulary 
• Creating a Study Schedule 
• Creating your own Study Guides 
• Print and Online Sources

Spring Student Survey

Things that are making me Happy

Happy New Year!
     To get the year off to a great start I'd like to begin the year with gratitude for things that make me happy. Sometimes it's hard to shake off old habits and attitudes and look at things with fresh eyes and an open heart. I'm resolving to make sure I begin the month with positivity.

1. The new Audible App for the iPhone and iPad. I love Audiobooks because I can catch up on new books while I'm doing other things. I"m "reading" Eragon by Christopher Paolini right now and Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is in my queue for next month.
2. The YALSA  (Young Adult Library Services Association ) Teen Book Finder App for the iPhone and iPad. 
3. All the colored paper I can use for my displays
4. A new year of Book Club!
5. Teryaki Ramen Noodles. Delicious and Cheap!

What's making you happy this year?