February 2023
Barrington Middle School Library Media Center
"The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane." -Mahatma Gandhi
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BPS Librarians Celebrate Multicultural Children's Book Day 2023
2023 ALA Youth Media Award Winners on Display
National History Day Prep
Students are creating tri-fold display boards, a website, and a documentary. All will go to Toll Gate High School on Saturday, April 1 to compete in the state competition.
Google Search Strategies and Databases with Purple Cluster - February 8 & 9
My favorite quote of the month was by Mr. Magee. He said, "In the seven years I have been teaching, this is the first time I have brought classes to the library for a lesson." We both agreed that we hope to collaborate more in the future. Mr. Magee is a phenomenal addition to our BMS staff.
Purple Cluster Database of Helpful Sources
Common Sense Media Lesson with Orange Cluster - February 27
Essential Question: How does social media affect our relationships?
Lesson Vocabulary:
Social media - Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking
Oversharing - Sharing personal feelings, information, or
experiences that later make the sharer feel uncomfortable or regretful
Red flag feeling - When something happens on digital media that makes you feel uncomfortable, worried, sad, or anxious