We're thrilled to share that our recent book fair was a fantastic success, and it's all thanks to YOU! 🥳
Your support means we can provide our students with more books, essential STEM materials, and exciting incentives to fuel their love for learning. 📖🔬 Your generosity is making a real impact on their education, and we're incredibly grateful. 🙏 Let's keep nurturing the joy of reading and the spirit of exploration together! 🚀
Future Book Fairs:
Spring Bookfair March 11 - 15
BOGO (Buy One, Get One) May 20 - 24
🎃🕸️ October STEAM'tober Update: 4th Grade Media Progress! 👻🚀
Exciting news from your child's 4th-grade class this October! In the spirit of STEAM'tober and Halloween, our students are diving into some spooktacular projects:
🖌️ TinkerCAD Creations: Students are getting hands-on experience with 3D design as they create personalized name tags in TinkerCAD.
🎮 Minecraft Magic: They're constructing haunted houses in Minecraft, tapping into their creativity and teamwork skills.
📖 Storytelling and Music: Soon, they'll craft eerie narratives and add ghostly music using GarageBand to enhance their Minecraft creations.
Please take a moment to chat with your child about these exciting projects. We value your support and look forward to sharing more updates soon. 😄
📢 Exciting News! I'm thrilled to share that I've been nominated for the "I Love My Librarian!" Award by ALA, and it's all thanks to you, our incredible Snow Hill Middle community! 📚❤️ Your support and our shared love for the library have made this possible. This nomination isn't just about me; it's a testament to our wonderful community of learners. Our students curiosity, hunger for knowledge, and boundless imagination inspire me every day. Thank you for making our library a special place, and let's continue our journey of learning and discovery together! Thank you 🙏🏻 Mr. Williams 😃🌟 #ILoveMyLibrarian #LibraryLove
For more information, visit ilovelibraries.org
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.
Reading committees of school and public librarians, and other interested members of the Maryland Association of School Librarians (MASL) meet to determine which books will be nominated and placed on student reading lists.
There are six different reading lists:
- Picture Books,
- Fiction/Nonfiction for
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8, and
- High School
- Graphic Novels for
- Grades 3-5,
- Grades 6-8
There's a Ghost In This House by Oliver Jeffers (Author)
A young girl lives in a haunted house, but she has never seen a ghost. Are they white with holes for eyes? Are they hard to see? Step inside and help the girl as she searches under the stairs, behind the sofa, and in the attic for the ghost.
From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers comes a delightful picture book that breaks the fourth wall about young girl's determination to find the ghost haunting her house. Includes tracing paper pages that make the silly ghosts appear on each page. Perfect for Halloween!
Praise for There's a Ghost in This House:
"A conceptually comic treat." --Publishers Weekly
📚 Discover the world of books right from the comfort of your home! 🏡🌟
Introducing the SORA reading app, your family's gateway to an endless library of eBooks and audiobooks. 🎧📖
👉 Dive into captivating stories, explore exciting adventures, and fuel your imagination—all with just a few taps on your device. 📱✨
📣 Join us in the journey of reading, learning, and bonding with your loved ones. Best of all, SORA is FREE for students! They can log in through CLEVER.COM, download the app, or use the website soraapp.com to get started. 📚❤️
#ReadingAtHome #FamilyTime #SORAApp #BooksForAllAges
Getting Started and Logging In
Getting started with Sora
With Sora, you can get free ebooks and audiobooks from your school.
Watch the getting-started video
Step 1
Install the Sora app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or go to soraapp.com. Or visit soraapp.com and login on the web.
Step 2
In Sora, find your school (Worcester County Public Schools), then sign in with your microsoft login.
Note: If you need your sign-in information (like an ID, username, or password), talk to a teacher.
Step 3
Browse the tab and borrow a book. Your book will open so you can start reading right away.
Step 4
Close the book and go to to see all your books (including assignments). From there, you can:
- Select Open book or Open audiobook to read or listen to the book.
- Select Options to renew or return the book, see your notes and highlights, and more.
📚✨Lightbox Interactive eBooks for Grades K-12 🌟
Searching for engaging ways for your students to engage in informational text? Look no further! Lightbox is here to bring the classroom experience to your fingertips.
With Lightbox, you can access multimedia materials for grades K-12, making engaging, interactive experiences. Each Lightbox eBook is packed with videos, activities, quizzes, web links, and more, ensuring that learning is not only informative but also incredibly fun for both you and your kids!
Unlock the world of interactive learning with Lightbox today. 🚀📖💡 #InteractiveEducation #LearningMadeFun
➡️Go to shms.worcesterk12.org
➡️Click "Menu"
➡️Under "For Students", Click the "+" next to Lightbox Interactive
➡️Click the appropriate grade band or content to read!
🤩Read, watch, listen, and enjoy!🤩
Hey there! We could use some extra hands in our middle school library, and we'd love your help! You could help put books back in their spots, set up cool displays, guide students to great reads, and even join in on fun events like book fairs. Being part of our library team makes a big difference for our students and their reading adventures.
**Thank you to our 4 volunteers who have been helping with bookfair, shelving books, and keeping our library space nice, neat, and organized! Couldn't do it without you!🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Please fill out this survey to let Mr. Williams know you would like to volunteer!
