Welcome back to school everyone. You may groan, but you know you're glad to be back. There are so many things you're looking forward to, so many new things. Don't forget homework!! However, kids, remember you learn more by doing your own work. Parents, check out the Common Sense link for Tips on cheating, (against).
Did you read any good books over the summer? What were they? Submit a review so others might enjoy, or avoid those books.
Remember the Poetry link will take you to some of your classmates' original work. Check it out.
If you want some input, you must take the initiative. Here's your chance.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SUMMER TIME !!!
Summer vacation is upon us. I'm sure that you all, like myself, have lots of plans. Don't let your brains atrophy. Plan on some reading time - it can be fun. Some titles of interest are the 2010-2011 Golden Sower winners and honor books: "Stolen Children" by Peg Kehret, "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, "Swindle" by Gordon Korman, "Savvy" by Ingrid Law, "Artichoke's Heart" by Suzanne Supplee,
and "Fakie" by Tony Varrato. Do you have a book you would like to recommend? Why not submit a short review and have it posted on this blog.
Your Public Library also has tons of plans for teens for the summer months. Check out the Millard Branch at omahalibrary.org to find out about their Harry Potter Movie Marathon, Teen Twister Tournament and many other activities. Remember to have your public library card handy at all times. There is no reason to be bored during the summer months.
ENJOY A FUN, SAFE SUMMER.
Summer vacation is upon us. I'm sure that you all, like myself, have lots of plans. Don't let your brains atrophy. Plan on some reading time - it can be fun. Some titles of interest are the 2010-2011 Golden Sower winners and honor books: "Stolen Children" by Peg Kehret, "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, "Swindle" by Gordon Korman, "Savvy" by Ingrid Law, "Artichoke's Heart" by Suzanne Supplee,
and "Fakie" by Tony Varrato. Do you have a book you would like to recommend? Why not submit a short review and have it posted on this blog.
Your Public Library also has tons of plans for teens for the summer months. Check out the Millard Branch at omahalibrary.org to find out about their Harry Potter Movie Marathon, Teen Twister Tournament and many other activities. Remember to have your public library card handy at all times. There is no reason to be bored during the summer months.
ENJOY A FUN, SAFE SUMMER.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
Common Sense is a great site for information and tips for avoiding the risks which internet users face. I'm going to reproduce here their tips for teens, parents and teachers can use the link on this blog for tips directed to them as well as other goodies. There are five Digital Citizenship Tips for Teens:
"1. Think before you post or text-- a bad reputation could be just a click away. Before you press the 'send' button, imagine the last person in the world that you'd want seeing what you post.
2. What goes around comes around. If you want your privacy respected, respect others' privacy. Posting an embarrassing photo or forwarding a friend"s private text without asking can cause unintended hurt or damage to others.
3. Spread heart, not hurt. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online. Stand up for those who are bullied or harassed, and let them know that you're there for them.
4. Give and get credit. We're all proud of what we create. Illegal downloading, digital cheating, and cutting and pasting other people's stuff may be easy, but that doesn't make it right. You have the responsibility to respect other people's creative work--and the right to have their work respected.
5. Make this a world you want to live in. Spread the good stuff. Create, share, tag, comment, and contribute to the online world in positive ways."
Visit the Common Sense site, as well as "That's Not Cool" and Building Bright Futures for additional information on responsible use of the internet. Links are provided on this blog for the three sites.
"1. Think before you post or text-- a bad reputation could be just a click away. Before you press the 'send' button, imagine the last person in the world that you'd want seeing what you post.
2. What goes around comes around. If you want your privacy respected, respect others' privacy. Posting an embarrassing photo or forwarding a friend"s private text without asking can cause unintended hurt or damage to others.
3. Spread heart, not hurt. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't say it online. Stand up for those who are bullied or harassed, and let them know that you're there for them.
4. Give and get credit. We're all proud of what we create. Illegal downloading, digital cheating, and cutting and pasting other people's stuff may be easy, but that doesn't make it right. You have the responsibility to respect other people's creative work--and the right to have their work respected.
5. Make this a world you want to live in. Spread the good stuff. Create, share, tag, comment, and contribute to the online world in positive ways."
Visit the Common Sense site, as well as "That's Not Cool" and Building Bright Futures for additional information on responsible use of the internet. Links are provided on this blog for the three sites.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Data Bases
Science Online: http://www.fofweb.com/
Bloom's Literary References: http://www.fofweb.com/
Congressional Quarterly: http://library.cqpress.com/
Oxford Biblical Studies: http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/
Wilson Web: http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov/
Encyclopedia Britannica: http://search.eb.com/
Logins and passwords can be obtained from Ms Padilla, your school librarian.
Bloom's Literary References: http://www.fofweb.com/
Congressional Quarterly: http://library.cqpress.com/
Oxford Biblical Studies: http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/
Wilson Web: http://nebraskaccess.ne.gov/
Encyclopedia Britannica: http://search.eb.com/
Logins and passwords can be obtained from Ms Padilla, your school librarian.
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