Tangerine by Edward Bloor--8th grade Book Club book
Adjusting to life in Tangerine isn’t easy for Paul—until he joins the soccer team at his middle school. With the help of his new teammates, Paul begins to discover what lies beneath the surface of his strange new hometown. And he also gains the courage to face up to some secrets his family has been keeping from him for far too long.
In Tangerine, it seems, anything is possible.
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech--7th grade Book Club book
Thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddle, proud of her country roots and the "Indian-ness in her blood," travels from Ohio to Idaho with her eccentric grandparents. Along the way, she tells them of the story of Phoebe Winterbottom, who received mysterious messages, who met a "potential lunatic," and whose mother disappeared.
As Sal entertains her grandparents with Phoebe's outrageous story, her own story begins to unfold—the story of a thirteen-year-old girl whose only wish is to be reunited with her missing mother.
3rd Place: Lillian Clement
As I'm hiding in the closet, I see my dad's emerald green eyes peeking through the door saying, "Come out it's safe." But that doesn't change the fact that my dad's eyes are blue.
2nd Place: Bing Wang
I went to shake hands with my friend, but my hand passed through his. I looked up in disbelief and he was smiling at me.
1st Place: Mr. Terry
I woke up with a start; my sharp inhale was caught in my throat by suffocating smoke. I felt trapped and confined in a tight space, and I suddenly realized that I was...being cremated.
Honorable Mentions:
Kasia Reese
“Attention staff and students”, said Mr. Ervin, “the state of Texas has just announced that all schools are going to be year-round.” The End.
Isabella Bailey
I saw a dead person on the street in the middle of the night. When I looked closer I realized it was me.
Thank you to all those who participated and voted! Participants and winners need to see Mrs. Stowell today to collect their prize.
DEADLINE for the two-sentence scary story contest has been extended to Friday, Oct. 25! Winners announced on Oct. 31. Get creative!
Turn in entries to Ms. Stowell in the library or to lucy.stowell@wylieisd.net
This month for Book Club we are reading
Gordon Korman's The Unteachables.
This is the story of room 117, a class full of misfits, delinquents, and academic train wrecks. The only person in the room with a worse attitude is the teacher, Mr. Zachary Kermit, who went from an enthusiastic first year teacher to a total wash out. Over the course of the school year, room 117 experiences their fair share of mayhem and destruction, but also some well-deserved redemption!
Come to the library for more information or join the Google Classroom CODE: 7wiugtb
Next meeting: Thursday, Oct. 3 during 7th & 8th grade privilege
MJHS Library Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month during 7th & 8th grade privilege. We will be reading a new book each month! Come to the library for more information or join the library Google Classroom CODE: 7wiugtb
Getting books into students hands.
The RLA (Reading Language Arts) teachers did a fantastic job of getting books into students hands within the first couple of weeks of school. This is inline with our Wylie ISD focus of providing more time and opportunities for students to READ for enjoyment.
8th grade RLA teachers invited their students to a "Book Tasting." The library was set up to resemble an outdoor cafe and on the menu were BOOKS! Students got a chance to browse a variety of titles and genres. The "meal" was finished off by checking out one or more books from the library.
The 7th grade RLA teachers also took the time to bring each class down to the library for a short library introduction. Their students also left with a book and were encouraged to start READING!
SORA
Use SORA for all your online reading. Audiobooks and Ebooks galore! Just sign in under Wylie ISD and use your student username. Let the reading begin!
Destiny Discover
This link will take you to the McMillan Library Catalog. Search up book titles, place holds, and/or browse through the library's new additions.
Hi! I am Lucy Stowell, the librarian at McMillan Junior High. I love bringing students and books together. My family and I have lived in Texas for 4 years and we are so grateful for the wonderful experiences and opportunities we have had in the Wylie Independent School District. I love being a Marauder, and I strive to help students and faculty any way I can. Go McMillan!
Email: lucy.stowell@wylieisd.net
Location: 1050 Park Blvd, Wylie, TX 75098, USA
Phone: 972-429-3236