Igniting Imagination

The SHMS Library Chronicles

Bi-Weekly Newsletter: Monday, April 8th 🌷

🤖Gearing Up for National Robotics Week 2024 🤖

Our 4th and 5th-grade media students have been diving into the world of robotics with Sphero Mini's and Blueprints engineering blocks! 🌟 They've been honing their skills and gearing up for National Robotics Week with some incredible build challenges! 🛠️💡

Stay tuned for more updates as we gear up for National Robotics Week! 🎉 #STEMeducation #Robotics #FutureEngineers #SpheroFun 🚀🔧

Here are some highlights from this past week:

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April is National School Library Month

📚❤️ Step into the Heart of SHMS: Our School Library! ❤️📚

Our school library isn't just a room with books; it's a sanctuary of smiles and dreams. Here, our students shine brightest, exploring worlds within pages and celebrating their media class achievements with pride. Join us in embracing the magic of literacy and creativity this month for School Library Month! 🌟🎬 #SHMSLibraryLove #StudentsFirst

📚🏀 Get Ready for the Ultimate Battle of Books Championship Games! 🏀📚

This week, it's an epic showdown between:

"How to Win a Slime War" vs. "Wait Till Helen Comes (The Graphic Novel)" for 4th and 5th grades.
"Rivals" vs. "Invisible" for grades 6, 7, 8.

🗳️ Tip-off starts now on Schoology! Vote for your favorite book and help your team claim victory on the literary court! Let's see which story will slam dunk its way to the top! 📖🏆 #BattleOfBooks #ChampionshipGames #ReadingRivalry 🏅📚

Championship Round for BES Battle of the Books! 📚

4th & 5th Grade Match-Up

6th, 7th, 8th Grade Match-Up

Black Eyed Susan Book Highlight 💫

What is the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award?

The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a student choice award for the state of Maryland that has been awarded each year since 1992. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature.