Sprayberry Media Center

Welcome!

Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays: 7:45 until 4:00
Fridays: 7:45 until 3:45

Bragging....

We have to brag a little! The SHS library just won the 2009 state "Exemplary Library Media Program" at the high school level!

We will be honored at the August 13 state board of education meeting in downtown Atlanta.

Extra! Extra! Get your summer reading books right here in the SHS library!

Check out the summer reading lists posted to the right under "Online Resources." --------------------->>>>>>>>>>>

If you plan to return to Sprayberry in the fall, you are welcome to check out your summer reading books from the SHS library! That's right--no trekking to the public library; no forking out your hard-earned cash at Borders or Amazon.com. Stop by the media center before the end of the school year to check out your summer reading books!

***Did you know? According to a 2008 study by the Department of Education, a student who reads 4 books in his/her Lexile (reading) level during the summer reaps the same benefits as if s/he goes to summer school!***

Express Yourself @ your library!

This year's theme for the Cobb County Public Library summer reading program for teens is "Express Yourself @ your library!"

The Summer Reading Program for YA’s has 3 parts. Young Adults can attend programs. They can read books and write reviews to win a prize. They can earn Hawks or Thrashers tickets.

At Gritters library, there will be a Young Adult program every Thursday at 1 p.m.
June 4       Jewelry Class taught by Alex Beswick

June 11     Calligraphy Class taught by Mary Lou Coleman

June 18     Journaling and Blogging workshop

June 25     Harry Potter! fun and games based on the books

July 2        Storytelling performance by Mary Carroll + YOU!

July 9        Calligraphy Class taught by Mary Lou Coleman 

July 16      Make Bookmarks! See display case for samples.

July 23      Make Cards! See display case for samples.

July 30      Fabric Stamping! Make a “Pirate Headwrap!”

You can find out more by downloading this flyer and scrolling to the second page: Download VRC 2009 Flyer Gritters

Book Reviews

One MP3 player will be awarded for the whole system. Each branch will give away a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. You read library books or your own books. You write a short review of the book. (Download VRC 2009 YA Book Review) You turn these reviews in at the library. (Due July 31st) Limit 10 reviews.

They post the reviews in each library so everyone can read what other people are reading.

They will hold a drawing after July 31st for the MP3 player and the gift certificates.

Free Hawks and Thrashers tickets

The Check-It-Out Reading Challenge will begin June 2 and run through Aug. 15. You apply for the free Hawks and Thrashers tickets online. www.checkitoutreading.com. You read books and fill out the information online. You are contacted later, during the season, about your choice of dates. Your parents may also purchase tickets at a lower price. The link to the Hawks and Thrashers Reading Program will be on the CCPLS website.

For more information visit: www.cobbcat.org or the teen page at http://www.cobbcat.org/TeenPage.htm

May 8 - Last day to return books

Students--please return all library books and materials by Friday, May 8. Make sure to take care of any outstanding fines by this date as well.

Seniors--remember, you will NOT be allowed to graduate until you have turned in all overdue books and taken care of all fines!

New spring Poetry Lounge pictures!

Check out the new pictures from the Spring 2009 Poetry Lounge!
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It's Poetry Lounge time!

Want to be a part of Sprayberry’s Poetry Lounge?   Do you have original works of poetry or a favorite poet? Do you like to just listen to poetry?

The Poetry Lounge will take place Friday, April 3 on the Sprayberry front lawn during all lunch periods.  Feel free to bring a beach towel to sit on. See Mrs. Paynter, Mrs. Zarzeka or Mrs. Siegel to sign up for the Poetry Lounge or to find out more information.

New pictures!

Check out the most recent pictures from the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl and Read Across America 2009!  ------------------------------>>>>>>>>>

Information for Teachers

We hope you enjoyed today's early release activities! To learn more about Destiny, eBooks and Survey Monkey, please visit this link: http://sprayberry.typepad.com/mediacenter/teacher-resources.html.

Ms. Lancee's Sociology Class

Welcome to the media center! We are here to help you to find as much information as possible on your assigned culture. Please click here for a link to resources on the following cultures:

• Bushman
• Kven
• Manx
• Yanomamo

It's Read Across America Time!

This year is the 105th anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday. To celebrate, we will be taking two busloads of students dressed as the "Cat in the Hat" to Kincaid, Sedalia Park, Bells Ferry, and Blackwell. Students will will read to the elementary students and hand out personalized bookmarks. The trip will take place on Monday, March 2 during 1st and 2nd periods.

What do you need to do to participate:
1. Stop by the Media Center for more information and required forms.
2. Complete and return the permission forms before attending a workshop.
3. Get permission from your teachers to miss class time.
4. Attend book workshops. Here you will select, read, and time your presentation with your partner. You will also personalize the reading bookmarks and sign up for the classes to which you will read.

Workshops will meet in the media center at 3:30 pm on February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, and 26. If your job, practice, or another commitment conflicts with the workshop schedule, lunch workshops can be arranged. If you want to go on the trip, we'll make it work for you! See Mrs. Zarzeka, Mrs. Siegel, or Mrs. Paynter for more information.