
Lawrence High School Library
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January 2022 Issue #46
Have a free period? Teacher out? Have some work to do? Come visit the Library!
Quote of the Week
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 17, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr: Risked Life for Civil Rights Movement | Biography
Agent of Change
Sidney Poitier
Actor, director, and producer, Poitier, broke the color barrier in the U.S. motion-picture industry. He was the first African American to win an Academy Award and redefined roles by rejecting parts that were based on racial stereotypes.
Sidney Poitier: In Memoriam
Spotlight on A Database
Teen Heath and Wellness
Provides up-to-date, straightforward curricular support. Articles are correlated to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.
Places To Find A Good Book!
Most Anticipated YA Books of 2022
Setting a new reading goal, or starting a new reading challenge, the new year is a great way to hit refresh and jump into reading with an approach that works for you. Happy reading!
Peninsula Public Library Website
Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curb side pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com
Find A Book in the LHS Virtual Library, Sora
Use your Google waffle to access Sora!
Epic Reads
Looking for your next great read? Check out Epic Reads. Includes Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!
Teachers Corner
Instagram & TikTok Accounts to Help Unplug From School
Planning to unplug from school during winter break? Hoping to take a break from grading and planning and forget about teaching for a few days? We’ve got your back! These Instagram and TikTok accounts have nothing whatsoever to do with teaching!
Best Funny Short Stories To Teach
I don’t know about you, but I think we could use a chuckle now and then. Here’s a list of funny short stories to use in your classroom when you want to bring a bit of humor to your lesson.
10 Tips for High Schoolers Creating Their First Resumes
Creating your first resume can be intimidating. Here are some resume tips from the experts at Deloitte, to help prepare for future career and college opportunities.
Research
Access Our School Databases for Research
Username: xg39 and Password: nbsls
Fun for Everyone!
Virtual Field Trips
These live and interactive programs led by a museum educator focus on specific topics in Indigenous histories, cultures, and contemporary lives.
Word of the Day
Learn a new word everyday. Impress your friends & teachers. Improve your vocabulary and SAT/ACT scores.
This Day in History
Encyclopedia Britannica brings you this day in history. Check out the option to find out what happened in history on your birthday or any day!
Questions? Ideas? lvutianitis@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Ms. Vutianitis, LHS Library
Email: lvutianitis@lawrence.k12.ny.us
Location: 2 Reilly Road, Cedarhurst, NY, USA
Phone: 516-295-8015