MSMS Library

The new DCF list for 2012-2013 is now available! Check it out HERE ! We will open voting for this year's winner on March 26th. Come to the library to cast your vote. Check out the DCF Blog to read what other kids around Vermont thought about the books.  You can add your comments too.  See Ms. Chabot or Mr. Brown if you need help.

Liesl lives in a tiny attic bedroom, locked away by her cruel stepmother. Her only friends are the shadows and the mice—until one night a ghost appears from the darkness. It is Po, who comes from the Other Side. Both Liesl and Po are lonely, but together they are less alone. That same night, an alchemist's apprentice, Will, bungles an important delivery. He accidentally switches a box containing the most powerful magic in the world with one containing something decidedly less remarkable Will's mistake has tremendous consequences for Liesl and Po, and it draws the three of them together on an extraordinary journey. From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver comes a luminous and magnificent novel that glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders, and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places.

This book is the source of the "Question Sea" graphic organizer that Patti shared at a recent faculty meeting. There are many more activities for building reading comprehension. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 428.40 ZWI). Teaching Reading Sourcebook was a teacher recommendation for the library. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 372.4 HON). We welcome all suggestions for new additions to our collection.

Last call for Poets!!! All poems need to be submitted to Ms. Chabot by February 10th. Please share a google doc with Ms. Chabot and title it: PoemCity2012_Your Last name.

Spies have been part of our history in times of war and peace alike. In this information-packed--and fun to read-- book, the author sheds light on some fascinating characters and events, including George Washington’s spy ring during the American Revolution, cold war spy planes over enemy territory in the 20th Century, and modern cyber-espionage. Much of the gadgetry and technology used in spying are revealed here, making for fascinating reading. Most of all, the behind-the-scenes stories of men and women who choose a life of spying and danger will likely keep the reader turning pages to see what happens next. Reviewed by Mr. Brown

Faculty and Staff: Please join the Tech Committee for a hands-on workshop on using Microsoft word to create rubrics and graphic organizers. Tuesday January 24th, 7:30 AM MSMS Computer Lab Healthy snacks and coffee provided by the MEA

At twelve years old, Daralynn Oakland finds her family life shattered by the sudden death of her father and brother in a plane crash. While she and her mother grieve and try to hold things together, everything seems to happen at once in the small town where they live: life-changes, broken-hearted neighbors and relatives--even the mystery of a dead body in the local lake. Although sad things happen in this beautifully written book, it is ultimately a healing story told with great humor and positive life-force. GROUNDED is a novel about love, funerals, and creative hair-styling; about community and inner strength. It’s a tale rich with unforgettable characters and events, told with humor and imagination in the voice of brave, compassionate Daralynn. Reviewed by Mr. Brown