All I want for Christmas is a thumb drive

Dear Santa,

I hope you are doing OK. I have been a very good girl this year! Could you please bring me a thumb drive for Christmas? I really need one for my classes at CHS. They're not very expensive and very handy to save projects to work on at home and school. I think everyone at CHS should get one. Thanks a lot!

Sincerely,

Linda

PS: You also can get me a 8G Kindle if you want to, thanks.

Free Online Tutoring!

If you need a little homework help or if you just want to learn something new, check out Khan Academy at http://www.khanacademy.org/.
You can browse over 1800 instructional videos covering a vast assortment of topics including math, science and finance. Here's what the founder says about Khan Academy:

Hopefully you'll advance your own education using great online resources like Khan Academy.

Mummy good times

I had some fun during the Cashmere High School's drama department fall play at the end of October. The Cashmere Middle School transformed into a haunted theather before their production of Dracula. Mrs. Gubsch and I had discussed the possibilities of having a haunted house last spring when discussing her plans for the upcoming drama plays and I always thought it would be fun to help out if she decided to do it. When everything came together she asked me if I could still help out and I jumped at the chance! Mrs. Gubsch let me choose and make my own costume and I decided to become a mummy. Hopefully no one would know it was me. I had a great time scaring or freaking out people who came through the haunted theater. As I gathered with the students for make-up, back stage preparations and the huggle, it brought back a lot of good memories being in high school drama productions a long time ago at Wenatchee High School. If you have ever thought about joining the drama club - DO IT!!! It's a lot a fun and will add many great memories for you high school years.

Little Brother

I just finished reading Cory Doctorow's book, Little Brother. It's one of the Evergreen Young Adult Book Award nominees for this year and I am trying to read all ten this fall. Scott Westerfeld's quote on the front cover says, "A rousing tale of techno-geek rebellion." and I would agree. This book stayed on my mind as I imagined another terrorist attack on our country and the consequences of a Department of Homeland Security government takeover. If you like fast-paced thrillers with a technology twist, you'll love this book. We have multiple copies in the library, reserve yours today.

Have you tried Culturegrams???

Do you need information about other countries? Try one of our CHS databases: Culturegrams. Just click on the area you need to research. If you have questions or more help, remember to just ask Mrs. Hightower - that's what she's here for.

Social Media Revolution

what do you think?

if you're really bored this summer . . .

you might want to look at this fun parody:

Librarians Do Gaga

This fun video produced at the University of Washington's Information School promotes library research - don't forget the databases!.

Brontë Sisters Power Dolls

Have you ever read anything written by one of the Bronte sisters? Two titles to check out are Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.

As the economy goes down, so do our budgets. I saw this on LM_NET and thought I would re-post because it's so true. Libraries benefit all people: rich or poor, black or white and in between, educated or not. We can't afford not to have them. So please - keep using them and keep supporting them. We need to share resources and libraries do just that!

Have you read any "Orca Soundings" books?

The CHS Library recently received a new book from the Orca Book Publishers called, "In the Woods" by Robin Stevenson. This quick read of 128 pages will keep you in suspense as high school senior Cameron, after he discovers a baby abandoned in the woods, tries to discover whether his twin sister Katie is the mother. You will want to read all the books in the Orca Soundings series. These contemporary stories are written so you're quickly immersed into the story and you won't want to put it down until you're finished. I have seen guys who never read come back for more. If you find you don't have time to read or you hate to read, try these Orca Soundings books. I think you'll find yourself reading once again.

Author Lois Lowry comes to Wenatchee PAC

Lois Lowry, author of many books including the Newbery winner, The Giver, is coming to Wenatchee April 7th, 7:00pm at the PAC. I have heard her speak at library conferences before and enjoyed what she had to say. This should be good, so get there early and enjoy!
If you want to learn more about Lois Lowry, click here for her website.
We have some of her books in our CHS library if you want to check one out.

March 2nd - Let's "Read Across America"

Celebrate reading on March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. Join people across America in this annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Pick up a book and read to your siblings, neighbors, family or friends!

Read Across America Poem

You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,
To pick up a book and read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot,
To pick up a book and share what you've got.

In schools and communities,
Let's gather around,
Let's pick up a book,
Let's pass it around.

There are kids all around you,
Kids who will need
Someone to hug,
Someone to read.

Come join us March 2nd
Your own special way
And make this America's
Read to Kids Day.

Infotopia

Infotopia

Do you have difficulty finding quality information resources on the Web? You might want to use Infotopia, an academic search engine that accesses only trusted websites previously selected by librarians, teachers, and library and educational consortia. You can go directly to a category or search all at once. Who know, you might just find your next favorite website using Infotopia!

Google's Wonder wheel

Have you used the Wonder Wheel feature on Google yet? If not, you might want to look at the visual searching tool. If you choose the "Show options" button, you'll see "Wonder wheel". Click and you'll see your search represented in a visual array. From here you can click each link to define your search. I think you'll like narrowing your results in this way as you can see in the example below. Have fun with "Wonder wheel"! (the Google link works)

Convert your files with Zamzar

Have you ever had the need to convert a file to another format? It can be a frustrating and confusing process. I just discovered a new free online site that looks great and should help you do your converting much easier (although I must confess I haven't converted anything with it yet). Zamzar converts all types of files including document , image, music, video, compressed formats and CAD formats. Next time you realize something doesn't work and you need your file converted, give Zamzar a try. Hopefully it will make it quick and easy.

http://www.zamzar.com/