PHS Library Update

Think of your libraries as resource hubs. At PHS, you will find resources for projects, books in digital and print formats, computers, a certified librarian to assist you with research, projects and reader advisory. We have puzzles, games, coloring supplies, dry erase markets, textbooks and more!

As you work through creating or refocusing on your ESA goals this year, remember that this safe space is set up to support you.

If we don't have a resource that you would find beneficial please reach out!

Did you know that we have a textbook reserve in the library? You're welcome to utilize any of the textbooks during your visit. They can be found on the low shelf by Lab C and are for in-library use only.

The PHS library has ACT and SAT test preparation kits available to all students for checkout! Kits will be available to checkout from the PHS Media Center Circulation desk for 3 weeks at a time.

Each kit will come in a zipped canvas tote and include the following:

• Kaplan Study Guide
• Barron Flash Cards
• Graphing Calculator
• Timer
• Practice Tests
• Test taking tip

Class projects have undoubtedly started up and you might need supplies! I have poster board, paper, coloring materials, scissors, note cards, staplers, etc. available for you to use anytime. You'll find most everything on the low shelves in the Fiction section.

Don't see something you need? Stop at the Circulation desk and ask!

For a week in September (9/18-9/24), we highlighted Banned Books Week through displays, books and shelf-talkers. Libraries are home to so many wonderful and diverse voices and experiences. Checkout the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement.

Many of you have stopped by to inquire about the district 1:1 Take Home Program. For more information and to begin the process to request a Chromebook, checkout the PCCS Digital Learning Hub!.

For added security, MISTAR-Q will be changing the requirements for ALL Parent Connection passwords on Monday, October 3, 2022. All Parent/Guardian account holders will be prompted and required to change their Parent Connection account passwords at their next login, whenever it occurs, on or after October 3rd.

New passwords must be at least ten (10) characters in length. Account holders are encouraged, but NOT REQUIRED, to create passwords that are a combination of letters, numbers and special characters. Newly changed account passwords will not expire, yet can be later changed by account holders should they wish. Finally, please note, this forced password change only applies to Parent Connection accounts. It does not apply to Student Connection accounts.

Life is too short to read a book you aren't interested in or enjoying! If you've been given the opportunity to pick your own Choice Reading book for class or are looking to read outside of school but don't know where to start, check out these resources!

• Your Librarian is an excellent resource and reading wizard! Be it your school librarian or public librarian they'll be happy to help guide you towards a book that you'll love. That being said, email ME! I'll want to know what the last thing that you listened to, read or watched was and LOVED. That will help me match you up with some solid options.

• Project Lit is a grassroots Twitter movement to push for more diverse and representative reading in young adult literature. Twice a year, they announce the newest list of Project Lit picks by age group and book clubs around the country read and discuss! Check out our chapter on Twitter @ProjectLITPCCS

• Checkout book review sites like School Library Journal, Kirkus, BookRiot!

Rachell Genesky, MLIS

A Lunch & 6th hour planning

School Library Media Specialist

Plymouth High School

@rvgenesky

She/Her

Email: rachell.genesky@pccsk12.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/pccsk12.com/phsmediacenter
Location: Plymouth High School, N Beck Rd, Canton, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 582-5616
Twitter: @LibraryMediaPHS