CHS Media Center News

In this issue:

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!! December 1-5 in the Media Center!
Learn a Foreign Language Month: Mango App
Book Recs: Warm Up With a Good Book
Resource Collection: Remembering Pearl Harbor

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!! December 1-5 in the Media Center!

Get ready to rediscover the thrill and joy of the Scholastic Book Fair! For the first time ever, the Book Fair is coming to Clarksburg High School!

Mark your calendars: it will be held December 1st - 5th in the Media Center. We'll be open during school hours during the week. Students will have opportunities to visit the Fair through English classes, before school, during lunch, and after school until 3pm.

Important Details:

Fast & Easy Payment: eWallet

We encourage you to set up the cash-free Scholastic eWallet. It's safe, convenient, and any unused funds are saved for you to use at future Fairs!

Set up your eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clarksburghighschool

Parent Volunteers Needed! We need help running the Fair: assisting with sales and keeping displays stocked. Sign up here: bit.ly/CHSbfVOLS

We can't wait to re-live those Book Fair glory days with you!

December is Learn a Foreign Language Month

Looking to improve your conversational or formal language acquisition? December is the perfect month to do this because it's Learn a Foreign Language Month and we have an amazing platform to get you started: Mango Languages!

Mango Languages is is a language learning program containing over 30 world languages to support the learning of conversational and formal language.

For directions on how to access Mango Languages click HERE (you must be signed into your MCPS Google account to open this doc).

Ciao bella!

Book Recs: Cozy Up With a Good Book

As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, it's the perfect time to cozy up inside with a great book! Reading for pleasure not only boosts vocabulary and comprehension but also offers a wonderful opportunity to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives.

Check out this collection of books to cozy up with this winter!

Resource Collection: Remembering Pearl Harbor

December 7th marks the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal moment that led to the United States' entry into World War II. It's a day to reflect on the sacrifice, courage, and resilience shown by the servicemen and civilians during this tragic event.

Use our resource collection to learn more about the history and significance of Pearl Harbor.