Sign up on the form below or scan the bit.ly/CHSmakerMon QR code to make holiday and winter themed buttons and badges in the media center during lunch on Monday, December 16th. We'll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity.
Maker Monday
When: Monday, December 16th during lunch
Where: Media Center (reserved tables near the front)
What: Make holiday and winter themed buttons and badges (examples HERE). This is a free event.
Who: Anyone who signs up, while spots and supplies last
December is Learn a Foreign Language Month
Mango Languages is is a language learning program containing over 30 world languages to support the learning of conversational and formal language.
For directions on how to access Mango Languages click HERE (you must be signed into your MCPS Google account to open this doc).
Ciao bella!
"BOOK" in Different Languages Contest
To celebrate "Learn a Foreign Language Month" we've created a contest to test your foreign language knowledge. In the form below, match the word for "book" in various languages to the language it belongs to.
Entries with the most correct answers win. Random drawing breaks a tie. Two winners will be selected to pick something from the Media Center's prize cart this month!
All entries must be submitted by January 2, 2025.
Spotlight on Digital Citizenship
Throughout this school year, students will participate in digital citizenship lessons during their advisory period. These lessons will focus on the responsible, ethical, and informed use of technology and the internet. Digital citizenship includes understanding how to interact safely and respectfully online, protect personal information, recognize and prevent cyberbullying, and respect the intellectual property rights of others. To find out more about digital citizenship and why it's important, explore the Common Sense Education website.
In November, students participated in an advisory lesson on civil discourse online. During this lesson students were asked to consider:
the value of engaging in debate, especially with people who disagree with you
the importance to remembering that there is a real person behind the opinions shared online; debate should be about the issues and ideas, and not about attacking people personally
To go deeper on this topic, use this family activity (en espanol) at home.
Black-Eyed Susan Book Awards: Read. Vote. Party!
The Black-Eyed Susan Book Award is a student choice award for the state of Maryland that has been awarded each year since 1992. The award seeks to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature.
Read three or more books in one of the following categories and you can vote for the winner of the state-wide award in April 2025:
Graphic Novels: High School Nominees
All students who vote will be invited to a party with food and prizes at the end of the school year.
For every Black-Eyed Susan book you read fill out THIS FORM.
DID YOU KNOW?
How to Access Sora
Video on How to Use Sora
Contact Mrs. Blanchard
Questions? Stuck in your research?
Looking for your next great read?
Find Ms. Blanchard in the Media Center or contact her via:
Email: courtney_blanchard@mcpsmd.org
Website: Coyote Information Hub