The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
A riveting, dramatic account of the hellish reformatory school, known as the Nickel Academy. Tells the story of Ellwood and Turner, two different people with different ideals of revenge.
Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Horror stories for all of you who love to be spooked!!
Dark and scary, full of suspense. Explore Life As We Knew It online first.
The Runaways Series by Rainbow Rowell and Andres Genolet
Rainbow Rowell does it again! Great addition to our graphic novel collection, a series about a teen team with superhero powers. Read The Runaways.
BRAINPOP
FHS subscribes to Brainpop! See Ms. Bayer for your code. With Brainpop! you can find quizzes, interactive games and review sheets for a wide assortment of topics.
Kahoot!
Use Kahoot! for regents review. There are many different types of quizzes. Play with your friends or against the computer.
iCivics.org
Are you reviewing for the US History regents exam. Use iCivics to review legal cases and how they apply to the U.S. Constitution. You can even practice writing essays with their Draftboard feature.
Santa Strawberries
Strawberries are high in vitamin C. They are the only fruit with seeds on the outside and are also the first fruit to ripen in the Spring. Find more fun food facts at Choosemyplate.gov.
Have a very Green Christmas
Kiwis make a great addition to your diet. Kiwis are a nutritional powerhouse. They have the same potassium content as a banana and more vitamin C than an orange.
