tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61544130374779267792024-02-02T09:12:44.205-06:00Highland LC BlogA blog with news, book reviews, and other information about the Highland Middle School Learning Center.E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-37833307038100375652015-05-19T10:59:00.002-05:002015-05-19T10:59:30.498-05:00Highland to Offer Summer Checkout to StudentsFor the first time this year, interested students are invited to check out books from the Highland Library collection to read over the summer.<br />
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There are many <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/libfactsheets/alalibraryfactsheet17#research">studies that have explored the impact of summer reading on students</a>. Students at Highland read regularly throughout the school year, and we want to remove any material obstacles to keep students reading over the summer.<br />
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Each participating student can check out up to ten books for the summer. Books will be due back to the library during the first week of school in the fall.<br />
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The expectation is that students will take good care of the items taken for summer break. Students will be responsible for the cost to replace any lost or damaged materials, much like they are for items checked out during the school year.<br />
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Students and an a parent, simply need to fill out this <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/d70schools.org/document/d/1RIzZcLBxE2jrLPHrcxDlUIURj2BTwkMQNOfhP87iknY/edit?usp=sharing">Summer Checkout Agreement</a> and return to the Learning Center. Books for summer reading can be selected from Thursday, 5/28, and Wednesday, 6/3. Please consider participating!E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-20435156539149894992015-04-08T22:14:00.002-05:002015-04-08T22:14:17.108-05:00Maker MondayThe April Maker Monday is coming up non Monday, 4/13.<br />
Students have made some great things at our maker activities the last several months! Maker Monday is open from 8:15 - 8:45 and 3:40 - 4:30. Any interested students can drop in and make stuff! Many of our projects repurpose old books.<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-69405691939166317452015-04-08T21:55:00.003-05:002015-04-08T22:03:45.530-05:00Spring Book FairThe Highland Spring Book Fair is just around the corner.<br />
The book fair will be held in the Learning Center from 4/13 - 4/17 during the school day. Students will have a chance to visit the book fair during their class visits to the library.<br />
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On Wednesday, 4/15, the Highland Open House will run from 7 - 8:30, and the book fair will be open during that event. Participating teachers will have wish lists of desired items for their classrooms posted.<br />
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Scholastic now has an online component for the book fair. If you are interested in browsing for titles or doing some online shopping, the link to the fair is - <a href="http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/highlandmiddleschool2" style="color: #1155cc;">http://bookfairs.scholastic.<wbr></wbr>com/homepage/<wbr></wbr>highlandmiddleschool2</a><br />
<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-57307947004768186162015-01-06T09:58:00.005-06:002015-01-06T09:58:54.038-06:00Learning About eBooks Available Through the Highland LCHighland is part of a project called eRead Illinois which allows our students and staff members to <br />
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This week in the Learning Center, we have an information station set up to help students get started with accessing this library of virtual reading (and soon listening) materials. Students can get content to load on their own devices - eReaders and tablets.<br />
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Information about eRead Illinois and other eBooks available to members of the Highland community is available <a href="http://highlandlc.wikispaces.com/eReadIllinois">here</a>.E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-20124214010936524712014-12-03T13:54:00.001-06:002014-12-03T13:55:37.116-06:00Introducing...MakerMonday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
MakerSpaces are a hot trend in the library world and in education. We are going to dip our toes into the Maker Movement in the Highland LC with a low-tech Maker Monday on Monday, 12/15. Interested students will have the chance to up-cycle library materials and repurpose them into a variety of projects.</div>
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The Maker Monday will open before and after school. Students are welcome to stop in during morning study hall time (8:15 - 8:45) or after school (3:40 - 4:30). It's a drop in program with no sign-up required. </div>
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-15999126294570074742014-12-03T13:17:00.004-06:002014-12-03T13:36:21.840-06:00The Book Fair is Coming to Highland, 12/8 - 12/12 - and New This Year, An Online Book Fair<span id="docs-internal-guid-42a372e9-1197-8d10-6d3c-d281f8a8557c"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year we are going to try the Scholastic online book fair as well. The online book fair will be "open" through 12/19. The items ordered through the online book fair will be shipped to Highland and distributed once we return to school in January. If you are interested in taking a look at what is available or placing an order,</span><a href="http://onlinebookfairs.scholastic.com/default.aspx?f=3329963" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">visit this site</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. The sales from the online fair will add to the money raised at the physical book fair. Funds raised help to add more materials to the library collection and are used for programs such as bringing visiting authors to Highland.</span></div>
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</span>E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-92030931086167827832014-12-03T12:18:00.002-06:002014-12-03T12:19:23.698-06:00Highland LC Welcomes Nicolle Rivera, Student Teacher<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're thrilled to have Nicolle Rivera at Highland in November and December. She's the guest author of this post as a way of introduction. </span></span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-42a372e9-1158-3798-fb23-1c5ee117a4b7"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello! My name is Ms. Rivera and I will be working with Dr. Wyatt in the Learning Center at Highland until winter break as I finish my Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. I grew up in Chicago, but I lived in New York, France, and Central Illinois for school before coming to Highland. I have worked in all sorts of libraries, but I think school libraries are the best because I get to teach invaluable research skills and still share my passion for children’s and young adult literature. I read all types of books, but I am especially interested in sci-fi/fantasy, historical fiction, and stories that feature diverse characters and would be happy to recommend some great books! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family (including my two cats), playing softball, hosting trivia nights, and baking tasty treats. I am thrilled that I get to work with such a bright and vibrant community, and I am looking forward to the fun events and activities planned for the rest of the my time here!</span></span>E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-26346220302482972612014-11-13T22:53:00.002-06:002014-11-13T22:53:32.596-06:00Preparing for Jordan Sonnenblick's VisitAt Highland, we are full of anticipation for Jordan Sonnenblick's visit to Highland on Friday, 11/14.<br />
The day will start with two assemblies, giving all students the chance to hear him speak.<br />
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Mr. Sonnenblick will have lunch with members of the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade lunch bunch book clubs. These students read and discussed his books for our October meetings.<br />
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In the afternoon, the author will lead a writing workshop session. Interested students applied for a spot in this workshop. There were many thoughtful applications from students passionate about writing.<br />
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Stay tuned for a post on the visit!<br />
E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-13488355919713713872014-10-08T15:33:00.000-05:002014-10-08T15:33:09.478-05:00eBook Offerings Expand Through eRead IllinoisThanks to a project of <a href="https://www.railslibraries.info/">RAILS</a> (Reaching Across Illinois Library Systems), Highland is part of an eBook consortium, <a href="https://ereadillinois.com/readers">eRead Illinois</a>, that offers our students and teachers affordable access to digital books which can be downloaded on to a variety of devices.<br />
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As part of the launch of this project, there will be two trainings offered at the Highland Learning Center on Friday, 10/17. One will be held before school from 8:15 - 8:45 and the other will be after school from 3:40 - 4:15.<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-24887128736176442742014-09-29T14:50:00.001-05:002014-10-14T10:29:47.289-05:00Jordan Sonnenblick is Coming to Highland! Award winning author, <a href="http://www.jordansonnenblick.com/">Jordan Sonnenblick</a>, will be visiting Highland on Friday, November 14. Mr. Sonnenblick's books include <i>Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie</i> and <i>Notes from the Midnight Driver</i>, titles very popular with and familiar to students and staff at Highland.<br />
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We are thrilled that he will be coming to Highland to spend a day! The day will include large group assemblies to allow all students to have a chance to hear Mr. Sonnenblick, a former middle school teacher, speak. The day's schedule will also include a book signing. If students are interested in pre-ordering books for the visit, you can <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/d70schools.org/document/d/1grsyhL6HbJLF09B5a4NtE9s8ZiugRYNAcuonZTIxlxE/edit?usp=sharing">print the pre-order form</a> and return to the Learning Center.<br />
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In the afternoon, there will be a writing workshop for students interested in working with Mr. Sonnenblick. This will be an interactive, hands-on experience for a smaller group of students. Students must fill out <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fD638CFxRqqmu-uNiywRsSIfq_ZxCcJo79TrGPiAV_M/viewform">an application</a> to be considered for participation in the workshop. Applications will be completed online and are due by 10/29.<br />
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Any guys who are in grades 5-8 are welcome to attend.<br />
Next month, the Guys Read group will have a visiting author joining the conversation. <a href="http://allanwoodrow.com/">Allan Woodrow</a> will be at the meeting on October 6 and guys planning to attend are encouraged to read one of his books beforehand.<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-4883096630828066012014-09-19T14:32:00.002-05:002014-09-19T14:38:21.016-05:00Lunch Book Clubs Kick OffWe had our first lunch bunch book club of the year today.<br />
We started with the sixth graders who read <i>Regarding the Fountain</i>. We had a great group today. I always know it is a good sign if we have to raid nearby classrooms for more chairs!<br />
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Next week the 7th and 8th grade groups meet.<br />
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These Lunch Bunch book clubs generally meet once a month. We have lunch together and talk about the book we read. Any students are welcome to attend!<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-75994267416402433782014-08-30T08:22:00.000-05:002014-08-30T08:36:18.816-05:00Science FridayOn Friday, I spent the day in Mrs. Oshinski's seventh grade science classroom. We were talking to her students about an upcoming science news article assignment. There is a <a href="http://highlandlc.wikispaces.com/7th+Science">pathfinder on the LC website </a>with resources to help students find online news sources and link to Easybib to cite their chosen articles.<br />
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The other half of the class, I was thrilled to be able to share about some of my experiences in Namibia over the summer. I did a study abroad with the University of Maryland iSchool. Our first two weeks were spent exploring libraries in the country and a third week was spent on safari. I was happy to be able to share some of what I learned and experienced that had science ties with the students.<br />
<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-1390712798889425082014-08-30T08:17:00.000-05:002014-08-30T08:17:07.908-05:00Welcome to the 2013-2014 School YearAnd we're off! After a whirlwind week, the library is humming with activity after all the 45 LA/Lit classes at Highland were welcomed to the building.<br />
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Last spring and over the summer, the fiction section in our library was reorganized and genrefied in hopes that this would make it even easier for readers to find books that will appeal and engage to them.<br />
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The seventh and eighth grade students used the iPads during their welcome back sessions to explore the Destiny Quest app, the app for our library catalog and <a href="http://www.aurasma.com/">Aurasma</a>, an augmented reality app, that helped them learn about the new sections in the library.<br />
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I'm looking forward to a great 2014-2015 school year!<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Students and Parents are invited to join with Highland teachers to view </span><a href="http://girlrising.com/" style="text-align: center;">Girl Rising</a><span style="text-align: center;">, a movie that explores the lives of girls around the world and the power of education. The movie will be shown in the Learning Center on Friday, April 25 after school. We'll have snacks and some discussion as we watch the film. </span></div>
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E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-87337414338766448172014-04-12T05:31:00.002-05:002014-04-12T05:31:56.034-05:00Book FairIt is book fair time at Highland!<br />
The book fair kicked off on Friday April 11 and will run through Thursday April 17. Students can visit and shop at the book fair during their visits to the library during the book fair week and are welcome to stop in the Learning Center throughout.<br />
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Highland's Open House is on Wednesday evening, April 16. The book fair will be open from 7 - 8:30 that evening as well.<br />
<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-2790893098522603782014-04-12T05:29:00.000-05:002014-04-12T05:29:15.640-05:00Joan Bauer to stop by Highland on her Illinois Book Award Road TripThe cavalacade of author visits this year continues when Joan Bauer stops by Highland next week during her Illinois author tour.<br />
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Bauer is an accomplished author of tween and YA books. Many of her titles have been Caudill Nominees. Her book,<i> Close to Famous</i>, was a 2014 Caudill Nominee and the book <i>Almost Home</i> will appear on the coming year's list.<br />
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Copies of <i>Almost Home</i> are available for purchase. After she speaks to several classes the morning of her visit, Ms. Bauer will do a book signing.<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-77501211326420562722014-04-12T05:23:00.002-05:002014-04-12T05:23:48.982-05:00Neal Shusterman Inspires and Entertains the Highland CommunityHearing authors talk about their work and process always inspires and fascinates me. We were fortunate to have Neal Shusterman visit Highland on Thursday, April 10. He is an amazing storyteller. I knew from reading his books that he has a style that keeps me turning pages. But he has a gift speaking to an audience as well.<br />
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From there we did a small lunch reception with Mr. Shusterman and members of the Lunch Bunch Book Clubs. At this event our guest did a reading of a few pages of his upcoming book <i>Undivided</i>. We were mesmerized!<br />
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Then we moved on to a couple writing workshop sessions where students learned how to craft a story and talked about the writing process. These small group sessions let students work with Mr. Shusterman in a small group setting.<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-91953023624036731882014-03-16T23:00:00.000-05:002014-03-16T23:07:26.085-05:00Highland Gets Ready to Welcome Neal Shusterman<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS7xKm76pd6LcsB8q5uNmX77J-Bfy4nh4XcQlA_RgEuQ6qSysQBgUHY9Vt3AoiuFk_lJNzfwq1Rn7Y1fSB-fB2TcCCFVHhawURcdiWeIJ3auuqpMG5DWRMDd0EFCDKD_zzC6wwV8HGxA/s1600/mosaic2ff76ffac4ccd9cd2e289d445adbe9b6deaed98b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS7xKm76pd6LcsB8q5uNmX77J-Bfy4nh4XcQlA_RgEuQ6qSysQBgUHY9Vt3AoiuFk_lJNzfwq1Rn7Y1fSB-fB2TcCCFVHhawURcdiWeIJ3auuqpMG5DWRMDd0EFCDKD_zzC6wwV8HGxA/s1600/mosaic2ff76ffac4ccd9cd2e289d445adbe9b6deaed98b.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>On Thursday, April 10, <a href="http://highlandlc.wikispaces.com/Shusterman">Highland will welcome guest author Neal Shusterman</a>. Mr. Shusterman is a prolific author of books for tweens and teens. Many of his books have been very popular among Highland students including <i>Unwind, Bruiser, Everlost</i>, and <i>The Schwa Was Here</i>.<br />
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When Mr. Shusterman visits Highland, he'll do two large group assemblies so that all students in the building will have a chance to hear him speak. After lunch, he'll lead two writer's workshop sessions. These sessions will be for small groups. Students who are interested are encouraged to apply for one of the spots in the workshop. The application is available <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IUn2cEsiC4eXgTicxIO_LDDVHLwoI7wUVzpt8pg5cFQ/viewform">here</a>. The application deadline is Thursday, March 20.<br />
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The visit will end with a book signing in the Learning Center. Students who want to purchase a book or books written by Mr. Shusterman may order them through the library. Order forms are available in the LC, LA/Lit classrooms or can be printed here.<br />
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The Caudill program is a readers' choice award program for Illinois 4 - 8 graders. Each year 20 books are nominated to the program. Students who read three or more of the books are qualified to vote for the book and author they believe should win the award.<br />
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The students at Highland have spoken. With 434 students casting votes, Highland students chose:<br />
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<i>The Running Dream</i> by Wendelin Van Draanen</h3>
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It received <b>85 votes</b> which was 20% of the total votes cast. </div>
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<i>Wonder</i> by R. J. Palacio</h3>
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It received<b> 77 votes</b> which was 18% of the total votes cast. </div>
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E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-9038777846764925382013-12-02T14:23:00.000-06:002013-12-02T14:23:39.413-06:00Guys Read Meets at the Highland LC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Guys Read, a book club for guys led by guys, meets once a month at the Highland Learning Center. Led by Rob Eckmann, librarian from Cook Public Library, this group has spirited conversations about books and media. And there are always snacks at the meeting! Any guys in grades 5 - 8 are welcome to attend. </div>
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-89205809720760773002013-12-02T13:44:00.000-06:002013-12-02T13:44:58.398-06:00Book Fair is Coming to Highland - 12/9 - 12/13The Highland Learning Center will be hosting the fall book fair.<br />
The book fair will run from Monday, 12/9 - Friday, 12/13. It will be held in the Learning Center during the school day.<br />
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It's a great chance to stock up your personal library before winter break, find a gift for a teacher, or do some holiday shopping for family and friends!<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-76928248347473372422013-11-21T23:00:00.001-06:002013-11-21T23:00:17.708-06:00Hobbit Fan Event in LC on Thursday, 12/12To celebrate the release of the movie <i>The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, </i>the Learning Center will be having a screening of a recent International Fan Event. Please join us!<br />
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<br />E. Wyatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16722641650156545418noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6154413037477926779.post-85207826912817934272013-11-21T22:54:00.000-06:002013-11-21T22:54:20.198-06:00Highland Students are Guest Readers at Adler's Family Reading Night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmIvHAh5ajridjq74hjtL2ITrRnqpctPpZRWwj9wuspna6BTXGJcVvWhiN5JfiTHtqX5t28KAa-GedjuhIMIbxdA8o5-qcCscVQujM2ghHc-ooXBNxNj2d7K9pLbeiUKSdNw-_PlItac/s1600/mosaicddd813385d5b6ea343607996d837b1b22538a855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmIvHAh5ajridjq74hjtL2ITrRnqpctPpZRWwj9wuspna6BTXGJcVvWhiN5JfiTHtqX5t28KAa-GedjuhIMIbxdA8o5-qcCscVQujM2ghHc-ooXBNxNj2d7K9pLbeiUKSdNw-_PlItac/s320/mosaicddd813385d5b6ea343607996d837b1b22538a855.jpg" /></a>Nine Highland students volunteered their time and talents this evening by sharing stories from Illinois authors at Adler Family Reading Night.<br />
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The elementary school students attended the event in their pajamas. Students, siblings, and parents packed the library, where the Highland students shared picture book stories.<br />
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It was a fun event. The Highland students did a great job as the featured guest readers!<br />
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