February 23 - February 27

This week started out with professional development for staff members on Monday, and I have to say that I learned a lot and listened to some great, motivational speakers that sparked some new ideas for me.

The rest of this week I've been working with Ms. Horne's ELA class using Publisher to create brochures on The City of Ember.  Many of the students haven't used Publisher before, so they learned the basics and they're creating some incredible brochures which promote the city.

A few other things that have been happening this week:

1. The Battle of the Books winning team competed in the state challenge.  The team was nervous and excited, we are all awaiting the results.
2. The library is getting geared up for Teen Tech Week which is March 6 - 12.  All sorts of fun tech toys, websites, and games will be available for student to explore.
3. Mustang TV is working on using a teleprompter app to help in making the broadcast more professional.
4. Study hall students have been in all week finishing up projects as the end of another trimester is upon us.
5. The library has been the drop-of for Collection for a Cause run by student government.  Students are raising money for Milwaukee's homeless and it's been great to see the students donating to this cause.