Christmas Word Clouds

Mrs. Henning gave me the sweetest gift, a word cloud Christmas Tree comprised with all my family's names. She put it in a pretty frame and I can see my children and grandchildren's names in it. I will treasure this and bring it out in the future during the holidays. I liked it so much I wanted to try it myself. Here is an example I made this morning using Tagxedo: I would recommend this for an easy gift. Print it out on nice paper with a good color printer, frame it and you'll have a gift that anyone would love to have! Merry Christmas and have a wonderful vacation. See you on January 6th!

December 9-15: Computer Science Education Week!

I just learned that next week is Computer Science Education Week! Join students across the nation and learn more about code: the foundation for virtually any career. There are tutorials and computer puzzles to help you learn simple code. Have fun and expose your mind to something fun and useful.

Click here to learn CODE!

EasyBib’s AutoCite tool

I know a lot of you use EasyBib to complete your Works Cited pages. Did you know you  can confirm or modify the information in the EasyBib AutoCite tool to customize the automatic entry and thus be assured you have made the needed corrections for an accurate citation. Watch this little video for a more complete look on just how to use this valuable online tool.

Take a survey and receive a candy bar from Mr. G's!

I want to learn more about our CHS readers, so please . . .

TAKE A SURVEY (click link)

Tell me you took this survey and I'll buy you a candy bar as soon as I verify it. Don't worry, it's anonymous.  (Candy bar offer expires on November 12, 2013 - but please complete the survey. Who knows, you may get something anyway if you let me know) 
Thank you, Mrs. H.

Jay Asher: Thirteen Reasons Why

I attended the Washington Library Media Association conference last weekend and got to see author Jay Asher while I was there. He wrote the book, Thirteen Reasons Why, in 2007. This book has been translated in 31 languages and enjoyed worldwide. Jay shared many emotional emails from impacted teens that have read this special book. Many feel like the book saved or changed their lives. Be sure to visit the official website:  http://www.thirteenreasonswhy.com/ and read all the moving notes from people around the world. In addition, http://www.13rwproject.com is a place where fans of the books can share their thoughts and stories.  I bought another copy for our library and Jay Asher signed it with this inscription: "Everything affects everything". When I read the book, that's the message that impressed me and stuck with me over the years. I hope we all remember this as we share each day with our friends, family and classmates.

Books into movies: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Official Movie site for The Book Thief

I listened to The Book Thief as I drove back and forth to work a couple of years ago and really enjoyed listening to the story. The story, laced with many German word,s came through so clear and it took me back to a horrific time in history. My ladies book club is now reading it and I look forward to our discussion tonight. The movie comes out November 15, PLEASE try to read the book first so you can have your own images in your mind - that's part of the greatness of reading. I highly recommend this book, we have it in our CHS Library!

Lesson in Action: College Bound Video | Common Sense Media

As I observe many seniors getting ready to apply for colleges, think about scholarships, and ponder what the future holds, it makes me wonder how many students have thought about their digital footprint lately. Have you? Have you thought about the long term consequences of what you post online? This video asks that question to a group of high school students as they learn about their Digital Footprint.
Lesson in Action: College Bound Video | Common Sense Media