RMS Library Media Center Newsletter

The Roosevelt Middle School Library Media Center website is chock full of reading ideas, homework help, and online resources.

How different cultures celebrate the New Year

On January 20, 2025, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will mark the 30th anniversary as a National Day of Service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Click on the image of Dr. King to learn more about how you can help.

Lunar New Year Google Slide - Lunar New Year, the year of the snake begins on January 29th. Use this slide to learn all about the Lunar New Year

Are you tired of the cold weather and yearning for Spring. Watch this video that explains our seasons and are they really when they should be? Something to think about.

• There are so many promising AI tools available for schools, but it can still be challenging to determine which ones are safe for use in schools, especially with students.
• Recently Sarah Wood of My EdTech World shared an amazing resource she has been developing to help with this.
• She has created a spreadsheet where she reviews AI tools based on their publicized terms of service and privacy policies.
• This includes topics such as Transparency, Focused Collection, Data Sharing, Respect for Context, Individual Control, Access and Accuracy, Data Transfer, Security, Responsible Use, Advertising, and Compliance.
• As Sarah continues to evaluate more AI tools, the results will be added to the spreadsheet which you can access through the link above or at https://bit.ly/aiprivacysafety

The Roosevelt Middle School Library is a place where students can come to learn, explore, create, and feel safe. Library Media Specialist Mrs. Lisa Touzeau is in her 17th year at the school. She loves libraries, reading, and her pet dog Luna and ring neck dove Henry.

Email: ltouzeau@westorangeschool.org
Website: https://www.woboe.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=947
Location: 36 Gilbert Place, West Orange, NJ 07052

Phone: 973-669-5373