Author: bhumphrey

3rd Quarter

Issue 3

Getting college ready…..

Student: I need some references for my paper.
Librarian: Ok, what are you writing about?
Student: Oh, I’ve already written the paper. I just need to find six articles for the referenced page. (www.ala.org)
YIKES!!! Many students are anxious about the idea of writing research papers or completing end of the year projects. In addition to taking rigorous college courses, all college students will be required to write an academic research paper throughout their college career. In an effort to prepare the upcoming graduating class of 2022 of Holly Springs High School for college, Mr. Barber, the senior high school English instructor, is preparing his students by requiring an end of the year project. Mr. Barber and Ms. Humphrey have collaborated to present the best possible teaching strategies to help students better understand how to effectively and efficiently produce college ready work. Mr. Barber provides scaffolding plans that guide students in steps to the final project. When informed of future impending project, many high school seniors’ first thoughts are “Why?” They admit to feeling a little overwhelmed at the prospect of completing a college ready academic end of the year project. However, with guidance from Mr. Barber, students are feeling empowered. Students state that Mr. Barber has provided explicit instruction and right now they are excited because they know that there will be support every step of the way.
Going into the last nine weeks of the 2022-2022 school year, scores of students will be completing end of year projects which will necessitate valid research. Any teacher can join forces with the library media center to ascertain that students have all the available resources and how to access the resources. Not only is it excellent preparations for college, students will be engaged in meaningful reading and writing assignment.

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Hawks’ Country

Issue 2

Just so you know…Summer reading programs increase reading achievement

Findings suggest summer reading clubs encourage children to read, and to read often. Research has shown that the amount of time children spend with books is crucial to reading achievement, and ultimately, to school achievement

in general. Parents, children, and librarians report that the goals and structure of the summer reading program are very conducive to promoting reading. (https://www.ala.org/)

Reader’s Theatre 2

In an effort to get students to widen reading interest and read classic novels, the library will host Reader’s Theatre 2 ” on March 30, 2022. Ms. Humphrey will present a brief presentation to parents and community to bring awareness and importance to great works of literature.

What’s Hot @ #yourlibrary?

The Holly Springs High School library is thrilled to catalogue and shelve 493 more library books for students to read. Books were selected based on a library student survey given to student at the beginning of the year.

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