Spring Into Research At The Library

Get The 411 On Research Skills At The IS 141 Library!

 

Parents...do you ever ask yourselves these questions?

 

How can I help my child with his science project?

 

What is the purpose of citation?

 

How is a bibliography created?

 

What is a credible website?

 

Our school has come up with a way to help you! Let's get a special event underway!

 

Every Tuesday afternoon from 2:20 - 3:00, you may bring your children to our library for assistance with research projects. Investigate our print and online resources. Please be aware that library skills are central to the Common Core Curriculum and essential to success in middle and high school and beyond. A love of books and libraries lasts forever!

 

In addition, our enthusiastic students can also borrow and return books. Let's fill the room to capacity. Books, ideas, and knowledge await.

 

See you there!

Dare To Be Yourself!

 

Teenager "Stargirl" is a unique addition to ordinary Mica High School in a sleepy Arizona town. She serenades fellow students on their birthdays with her ever-present ukelele, has an extraordinary style of dress, carries a pet rat in her backpack, cheers for both teams when she becomes a cheerleader, and performs other good deeds for friends and strangers, alike. Eventually, she becomes the most popular girl in school. Sixteen year-old Leo Borlock, her awestruck classmate, falls head over heels in love with her. However, when Stargirl's unorthodox actions anger the other students, and her popularity suddenly declines, she is shunned, along with Leo. Leo is not sure what course of action to take - if he stops dating Stargirl, his life will return to "normal," yet he will lose the love of his life. What happens when Stargirl, who reclaims her birth name, "Susan," tries to fit in with everyone else? What choice will Leo make?

 

This is an unforgettable story about the importance and power of originality and the fleeting nature of popularity.

 

If you enjoyed Stargirl, by the prolific Jerry Spinelli, be sure to read the sequel, Love, Stargirl.