Midland Secondary School Libr@ry

June Scholastic flyers are in the library now!

W. Bumstead — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:23:19 +0000

The Scholastic flyers are in the library now for June. This is the last set of flyers for the year, so don’t miss out. (We have flyers for JK up to teens, and one for computer educational software – available online at http://scholastic.ca/clubs/). All order forms and payments must be received by Friday, June 1st. All purchases help buy books for the MSS library – support your school library – buy a book today!

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A Library is much more than books in a room…

W. Bumstead — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:00:09 +0000

A library includes access to a robust digital media centre, e-resources, and a current book collection.

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May Scholastic flyers now in the Library

W. Bumstead — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:44:07 +0000

The Scholastic flyers are in the library now for May. We have flyers for teens, and one for computer educational software available in the library. You may also order from any of the flyers found at Scholastic Canada if you have younger children to buy for. All order forms and payments must be received by Friday, May 18th. All purchases help buy books for the MSS library – support your school library – buy a book today!

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MSS Library Learning Goal 2012

W. Bumstead — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:31:23 +0000

Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of literature in a variety of media.

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Libraries not in the Balance

W. Bumstead — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:41:49 +0000

Did you know that only 19% of elementary schools in Eastern Ontario and 10% of elementary schools in Northern Ontario have teacher-librarians, compared to 92% of elementary schools in the GTA?

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Support Ontario’s School Libraries

W. Bumstead — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:56 +0000

Did you know that only 56% of elementary schools have a teacher-librarian and most are allocated part-time? (www.accessola.com)

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OSSLT tomorrow!

W. Bumstead — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:06:57 +0000

The Literacy Test is tomorrow so be sure the check the schedule – if you are writing, we’ll see you at the test. If not, we will see you in the afternoon for regularly scheduled classes. Best of luck to everyone writing!

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April Scholastic flyers now in the library

W. Bumstead — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:50:13 +0000

The Scholastic flyers are in the library now for April. We have flyers for teens (http://scholastic.ca/clubs/teenrc/april/T8A12_N.pdf), and one for computer educational software (http://scholastic.ca/clubs/click/april/W8A12_N.pdf) available in the library. All order forms and payments must be received by Friday, April 13th. All purchases help buy books for the MSS library – support your school library – buy a book today!

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Books2Eat Midland @ the Midland Public Library

W. Bumstead — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:33:14 +0000

Do you like books? Do you like to eat? Are you artistic? Do you like to cook or bake? Join the Books2EatMidland event on Sunday, April 1st at the Midland Public Library. Check out the details at http://www.midlandlibrary.com/content/books-2-eat-midland. The competition is limited to 20 entries, so get in on it soon!

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OSSLT coming at the end of this month

W. Bumstead — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:16:36 +0000

The Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test will be written on March 29, 2012 by every grade 10 student in Ontario. If you would like to practice or get some tips for the test, go to http://www.eqao.com/Students/Secondary/10/10.aspx?Lang=E&gr=10.

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