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Open & ready for business -- April 23, 2020

Check It Out Open & ready for business -- April 23, 2020
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Now, more than ever

Mountaineers,


The first Earth Day gathered thousands of people in city squares, parks, and college campuses to put the deteriorating state of the environment on the front page of every major newspaper. These passionate protests resulted in the passing of the Clean Air Act and the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency.


Fifty years later we are keeping our distance from each other, but that doesn't mean we can't take some time to remember our role as custodians of our planet. Fortunately, Discovery Education has put together a virtual collection of 50 engaging activities that all of us can do to make a meaningful difference for our planet.


Continue to take good care of yourselves and your families. We miss seeing you in person. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us, especially to say hello!


Environmentally yours,

Ms. Matz & Mrs. Tindall

Celebrate National Library Week with WO Librarians

As librarians, we are always asking you what you're reading. Did you ever wonder what we read? Here is your chance to find out. Keep your eyes open for your middle and elementary school librarians. That's Mrs. Orr, Kelly librarian, on the cover. We are all here!


Oh, and by the way, what are you reading?

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In case you missed it . . .

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Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!

Chances are you recognize both of these smiling faces! One of them was born 456 years ago this week, and the other . . . well, that's a story for another time! Join Mrs. Tindall in celebrating William Shakespeare's birthday by exploring one or all of the activities below.
Virtual Field Trip
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Virtual Field Trip through the Life of Shakespeare

Through Discovery Education you can take a virtual field trip to witness a lesson in Shakespeare's classroom as taught in the late 16th century, tour his childhood home, view rarely seen documents held in The National Archives, and hear from actor Ian McKellen about his passion for students experiencing the power of Shakespeare on stage
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"Graphic" Shakespeare

Whether you favor comedies or tragedies, MackinVIA has graphic novel eBook versions of popular Shakespeare plays -- As You Like It, Hamlet, Henry VIII, Macbeth, The Comedy of Errors, Cymbeline, The Winter's Tale, and of course -- Macbeth.


Just enter "West Orange High School", "wohslmc" & "student" for access.

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As true today as it was then . . .

Over the past 400 years, the richness of this tragedy has inspired dance, film, theatrical parodies, orchestral interpretations, and even a rock musical. Go to The Kennedy Center for a deep-dive into film clips and musical performances all inspired by Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. Don't miss Taylor Swift!

BREAKING NEWS

Looking for something to read -- go to SORA!

Meet Sora --a free student reading app that gives you access to ebooks and audiobooks from West Orange School and West Orange Public libraries, as well as the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS).


To get started, either download the Sora app onto your hand-held device or go to Soraapp.com on your Chromebook. Then watch the video below created just for you by the amazing Mrs. Bochese, LMS from Edison Middle School.


What are you reading?

West Orange Schools Introduction to Sora

-- We want YOU to vote in WOHS's Battle of the Books -- Round 2

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REUSE ~ REDUCE ~ RECYCLE

How can you keep yourself and others safe AND celebrate Earth Day? Thanks to Makerspaces.com, here are step-by-step instructions for making a "No-Sew" Covid -19 Mask. You can reuse your mask by washing it, reduce your need to purchase masks, recycle t-shirts -- AND -- make our world a greener at the same time!

One more thing . . .

Ways to engage your mind, body & spirit . . .

Here are some simple ways to take time-out and care for yourself. There is a link to a PDF download below. Print it out and keep it handy. Do one activity, do two, no rules. If you do three in a row, well then you win, in many more ways than one!

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Here is how one library card gives you access to 77 libraries!

Library cards open doors, but not just to one library! A West Orange Public Library card gives you access to all 77 libraries in the Bergan County Cooperative Library System, known as BCCLS (pronounced "Buckles"). Think of all the eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines you could read!

All you need to do to get a card is to download the instructions below and follow the directions. It's as easy as ABC!

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Overdue Books? -- No Worries!

No one will be charged overdue fines for books currently checked out. All you need do is return the books when we are back in session. In the meantime, you can always re-read them or share them with someone at home. Also, if you are looking for a new book, check out our ebook collection!
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Mrs. Tindall

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Ms. Matz

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