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Proration in the Library
April 12, 2012
There are still problems with the webpage, I'm sure. I'd hoped to be able to work on it more this year, but I've had more classes this year. Proration has taken a toll on everybody.
In the library, I want to thank everyone who has
donated books this year, as these are the only books added to the library this
year. Some Accelerated Reader tests have been purchased, but that is the total
of additions except for book tape to try to hold together the old library books
and textbooks. It really doesn't sound like next year will get any better,
according to the governor.
Students are working diligently in the computer lab on two different projects. The 7th grade is learning some of the more in-depth aspects of Microsoft's PowerPoint as most of them had some PowerPoint last year. The 8th grade has made a video of each other and is incorporating that video into a movie. Both groups seem to be enjoying themselves as they learn new technology.
As for me, I still haven't accomplished my goal of doing a virtual tour of our library. I had hoped to do that this year, but maybe someday!
Ms. Gann, Media Specialist
Donations:
Check It Out!
April
12, 2012
The library depends on you, the parents and community of Moody! You have been, and always will be the inspiration for our students. Therefore, when we have our two sales of the year we ask you to participate if possible.
Donating old print cartridges help us a lot. They bring in extra money for us to purchase ink cartridges for our laser printers. We have never charged students to print their papers or to use the printers for research purposes and we are hoping not to have to start that practice. Most schools have had to resort to that in this tough economy as printer cartridges increase in price. Our cartridge costs are $250.00 ea. for one printer and up to $400.00 for the other printer in the library. One library sale last year barely made enough to pay for the cartridges for half the year. As you can see, this is a big expense for the library and this does not even include the printer cost for the computer lab which is supported by the library as well.
Thanks for any help you can give with your time again this year. The students and faculty of MJHS appreciate all you do!
Alabama Virtual Library:
April 12, 2012
In today’s world, the Internet is used as an information highway that helps students, teachers, and administration to get up-to-the-minute news, information sources outside the boundaries of the school walls, and a method of communicating with other students and schools world wide.
The AVL allows access to various encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases and other reference materials as well as the actual books that are located in the library. Together, the books, the Internet, and the Virtual Library allow students to expand their horizons and opportunities to learn about the world in which they live.
Links to Research for Internet
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Alabama Virtual Library
Funded by the Alabama Legislature
The Alabama Virtual Library provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every student and citizen in Alabama, raising the level of excellence in schools and communities across the state.
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