Do you love a good book to read in the Fall when the weather is just perfect? If so, come in and check out our stacks. We have a good selection of books available for all reading interests. If you want to browse our collection before coming in, you can do that from anywhere! Just click here and it will take you to our collection. If you are looking for something and are having trouble finding it, please let me know and I will be happy to help.
If you have book suggestions, you can click here and fill out the form. Please be ready to give a review, why you think we need it, and the Title and Author in your request.
We are adding a new device to our Creative Design area in the LC, a Dremel 3D40 printer! Right now, I am working to get it set up and all the supplies/filament stocked and ready. It is my hope that it will be ready to launch by December. If you are familiar with 3D printing or maybe just eager to give it a try, I would love to have you come in and design/create something.
Another new addition coming soon is our Sphero RVR + (the go anywhere do anything programmable robot). Once all set up and ready, we will have 12 of them in the LC for students to program. There will be other VEX Robots and Spheros for students to use as well as the new RVR+. Check out this video and see what all the RVR+ can do!
I'm looking foward to seeing what all our students can and will do with these new additions to our LC.
Come check out our Design Space in the LC. We have had a couple of makers come in and get creative. This space is for ALL students! You do not have to be a master designer to give it a try. Below I've given you some things to remember when planning out a design.
Using the Cricut Maker to design?
Make sure you have your own Cricut Design Space account. This part can be accomplished anywhere you have access to the Design Space. For example you can use the app on your phone, download the software onto your laptop or home computer, or come in and use the software on the design space computer. Remember, not all designs are free in this software. However, there is plenty to choose from if you do not want to spend any extra money.
Printing a Sublimation Design for application?
There are several helpful videos on youtube that will walk you through the process of printing sublimation designs. Remember that sublimation designs are more vibrant and last longer when using fabric that is no less than 65% polyester. Will it work on fabrics that are less than this? YES, it just might not be as vibrant when the transfer takes place. It might also fade more quickly over time and washing cycles than an item that is 65% or more polyster.
Do you have to use the Cricut Design Space for sublimation? No, that is not neccessary for every sublimation design. You can find designs to purchase and download just as easy as you can create your own design.
Want to work with Vinyl transfer?
You can do that as well using the Cricut Maker Machine. With this, you will need to use the Cricut Design Space to lay out your image or text. I am very limited on my vinyl selection. You might want to come in and check out what I have to offer while you are planning your design. Remember, if I don't have it you will have to supply it. Again, just like the sublimation tutorials, there are a plethera of good helpful videos that will guide you through vinyl selection, designing, and then cuting and transfering your design.
Helpful youtube videos to check out are:
(sublimation printing and transfer) https://youtu.be/_TEyQh7HZz8?feature=shared
(Cricut Auto Press How To) https://youtu.be/_N0kwQszg6s?feature=shared
Want to use the 3D Pens for a project?
Do you have something you need to create for a project or just want to come in and give the 3D pens a try? Please do so! I have all the supplies you need to get started. Just come in at your convenience and let me know you would like to try it out. I have all colors of filament, mats, design books, etc.
If you are thinking, "what in the world is a 3D pen" then check out the video below for a quick overview.
Faculty, Students, Clubs, Coaches….
Need to book the LC for class, special activity, meeting, or guest speaker? Please contact me to get your name and activity/event on the calendar!
October -
28 - SAF Meeting in the LC 6pm
29 - PSAT (LC Closed for testing)
31 - Halloween Day
November -
01 - Panthers @ Pell City (Construction theme)
03 - Daylight Savings time ends
05 - Election Day (watch party in the LC from 6pm-9pm)
06 - Veterans Day Assembly / Early Release for Gadsden's Veterans Day Parade
11 - Veterans Day Holiday
12 - College and Career Fair (PE Gym - Juniors & Seniors)
13 - World Kindness Day
14 - Theatre Performs "The Lottery" (during panther period)
14 - Teen Science Cafe Night (Gadsden Water Board) 5pm
15 - School Pickle Ball Tournament (Rescheduled from Homecoming)
18 - Army National Guard speaker for Seniors
19 - Army National Guard speaker for Juniors
20 - AMSTI CP Class (LC Closed)
21 - AMSTI CP Class (LC Closed)
22 - Liberty Legacy Celebration in Auditorium
25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
December -
05 - Band Christmas Concert
11 - NHS/Key Club/Chick Fil A Leadership Childrens Christmas Party
14 - Coronation
18 - Final/Midterm Exams (Odd Block)
19 - Final/Midterm Exams (Even Block)
20 - End of the 2nd 9 week period/Last day of semester
23-Jan 06 - Winter Break
Contact Information
Mrs. Jana Brewer, Ed.S
Library Media Specialist
Southside High School
Email: jana_brewer@ecboe.org
Website: https://sshs.ecboe.org/library-30dea3e4
Location: 2361 School Drive, Southside, AL, USA
Phone: 256.442.2172