Something to think about . . .

I came upon this quote yesterday while I was looking through a book called Readicide. I thought the quote was really good, so I thought I would share it.

"You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them."

Bradbury, Ray on Books - Reading
Quote from Quotations Book

It is my job to help CHS students find good books to read and think about. So, help uphold, build, create and protect our culture, check out a book and READ!

Flocabulary and the 5 elements

I don't know if you ever have seen "The Week in Rap" by Flocabulary. Well here is another great Flocabulary video for all you English buffs out there. I can just see Mrs. Gemeinhart lovin' this, can't you?

Flocabulary - Five Things (Elements of a Short Story) from Flocabulary on Vimeo.

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!

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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.