Welcome baaaacccckkk!

Welcome back to school everyone! I know I know, waking up early, getting out later...it's tough. Not to mention I've been at SCLA for three years now and I still can't find Mr. Keough's room. Anyway, I wanted to start this blog to review books, keep you updated on library stuff, or write and post about new things you might find helpful.

1. We inherited a number of books from the closing of Oneida Middle School. Most of the titles are a little young, but there are quite a few I'd like to keep. We have about 16 Naruto graphic novels, Bone graphic novels, and we completed the Cirque du Freak series. I am going to keep around 100 books so come check them out.

2. New Books - I am compiling orders now. Last year we were able to order around 700 new books. This year, I'm looking to add about 900 titles. This is HUGE! We need to read as much as possible as a school. We are constantly tested and if you're going to take a 3 hour test and your eyes and mind aren't ready for it, you're in trouble! Think about an athlete who is never at practice. When it comes time for the big game, that athlete is going to have a tough time keeping up with everyone else on the field. Same goes for reading. READ READ READ! 5-10 minutes a night can do wonders.

3. Interesting.... - The presidential election is coming up in November. Do you care? If you answered "No" like most students I talked to today, then consider this site: www.isidewith.com - It's about 37 questions you can answer and rank how important those issues are to you. Global warming, the economy, health care, legalization of certain drugs, whatever you care about just take 5 minutes and fill out the survey. It will end with you finding out which candidate might be best for you. Remember, there are more than just Obama and Mitt Romney running for this so give it a try!

4. Mr. Bott's book of the Week! Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott

It's been seventy-five days. Amy's sick of her parents suddenly taking an interest in her.
And she's really sick of people asking her about Julia. Julia's gone now, and she doesn't want to talk about it. They wouldn't get it, anyway. They wouldn't understand what it feels like to have your best friend ripped away from you.

They wouldn't understand what it feels like to know it's your fault.
Amy's shrink thinks it would help to start a diary. Instead, Amy starts writing letters to Julia.
But as she writes letter after letter, she begins to realize that the past wasn't as perfect as she thought it was—and the present deserves a chance too.