Welcome Back! Who Has Coffee?

GOOOOOOOD Morning everyone! Welcome back to all those who have joined us in the past and to all those who are new to SCLA, good to have you!

I will start book of the week next week as it will be our first full week. I read about 50 books this summer and I'm actually having difficulty choosing a favorite. Anyway, let's start with the library hours: This year we are looking at 8-3:30; however, if you need to schedule time after or before school to use a computer, you MUST let me know ahead of time. I have a son whom I must pick up everyday and letting me know that you need extra library time as I'm headed out the door might be tough. I will definitely try to work with you as much as possible.

The library is open for lunch most days unless I have classes scheduled. Look for the open/closed sign on the library door. Book circulation will start in 2 weeks (likely) as I need all new students loaded into my library system. Returning students, I might be able to work something out with you if you want a book sooner.

Computers are up and ready to go....

Bott had his gallon of coffee.....

Let's do this....

Big CONGRATS to All Award Recipients!

Last night was awards night and we had a great turn out. Seeing as I am your librarian, I want to acknowledge the Library Award recipients for the 2012-2013 school year. Now, the Library Award is not simply a person who checks out books, but someone who is inquisitive and eager to learn and someone goes beyond the subject matter they learn in class. 

This year's awards go to Nick Zito and Areen Lulu. Both students show such wonderful promise and understand the importance of knowing how to think instead of just what to think. That goes a long way with me. Nick is a senior who focused much of his reading on non-fiction books. He will be pursuing a career in the army and criminal justice. Areen is our resident vampire book guru. She has read EVERY vampire book in the SCLA Library. Areen and I had some heated philosophical debates, some active and fun discussions regarding books, and she played an integral part in choosing titles for next year's orders. For that I thank her!

To those who received scholarships and awards last night: Keep.It.Up. You now have a responsibility to not only maintain that level of academic integrity, but encourage those around you. 

And for those who did not receive an award, Keep.Trying. If you feel as though you deserve something in life, go get it. Do not sit back and say "Oh well..." Be determined. Work hard. Come to school everyday and I can guarantee you will see results. Life is an everyday occurrence, not just when you feel like it. 

Oh and one more thing: PLEASE RETURN ALL LIBRARY BOOKS TO BOTT ASAP!

WE DID IT--> 1500 Books!

Hello SCLA! First and foremost I'd like to congratulate everyone on a great year in the SCLA Library. Last week we passed our goal of 1500 books circulated. Now, given the amount of students we have, divided by the amount of books we checked out, it averages to 5.2 books per student. That is amazing! I can't wait to break that record next year...

All of the books are due May 31st which means you have some time. Once May 31st hits, I have to send out the final overdue notices. Please return your books, guys! We need all books returned so others can enjoy them next year. If your book is not returned, the overdue notice will contain the price of the book should you choose to replace it.

SO BRING BACK YOUR BOOKS!!!!

Book of the Week Time Folks! Plus Library Updates

Greetings everyone! I'd like to first thank our seniors at SCLA for an awesome field trip to Vermont on Friday. We had more ice cream than I care to admit, but it was a wonderful experience and, despite some GPS troubles, we made it there and back in one piece!

Now, as far as our library goal for the year. Again, we set the goal at 1500 books circulated by the end of May. We only have 50 more to go! What does this mean? It means we are readers at SCLA. There are books in hand and I am constantly getting recommendations from everyone here. Keep up the good work and even if we miss our 1500 goal by one book I know that you have the drive and determination that inspires me each day I come to SCLA, so thank you!

ON to the Book-o-da-week...This one is a tear jerker...

WILLOW by Julia Hoban -------------------------------------->


Willow's parents are dead....


                They died in a car accident, but Willow survived....


To make the situation worse, Willow was the one driving the car.....


                                         To cope with the pain, she begins cutting herself....

She bleeds and bleeds and bleeds, emotionally and physically,

UNTIL

Willow meets Guy- he understands her

                                                                             Their relationship might be just what Willow needs...

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SAT Prep Has Started! Book of the Week!

ATTENTION JUNIORS AND SENIORS- SAT Prep has started.
Our library is stocked full of SAT practice and prep books. Most colleges want SAT scores and if you might even be able to take them for FREE. See your guidance counselor for more information and throughout the next month, I will be holding little SAT boot camps to help you prepare.

Mr. Bott's Book of the Week: The House of Tomorrow by Peter Bognanni. 


I know I've said this before, but this is the craziest book I've ever read. It's about triangles, love, punk rock, living in a dome and....well, just check out the trailer....

I know, right...

I think my head just exploded...

I couldn't put this book down!

Book of the Week + New Hunger Games Trailer!

Happy National Library Week! ANNND WHAT A WEEK! We have new Hunger Games movie news!

Let me start with that because I just saw the trailer and fist pumped to myself (again, because I'm a nerd). Catching Fire is the second book in The Hunger Games series (available at the SCLA Library). A bunch of students and teachers went to The Hunger Games movie last year we loved it, so I was super excited to see the new trailer. It follow Katniss and Peeta as they start touring The Districts (because of course they BOTH SURVIVED and may or may not be in looooveeee). But, as always, things get a little crazy when the plot to kill Katniss and anyone she holds dear starts to unfold.

SOOOOO with this news, what do you think my Book of the Week is going to be? Catching Fire of course!


Read it before the movie comes out! I always like to compare the book to the movie as, most of the time, things change. Let's hope they don't change much because Catching Fire was my favorite book of the series.





Pssst...You...yeah you! REGENTS are right around the corner. Don't get caught off guard, pick up some practice Regents books in the library today!

Welcome Back! Bott's Book of the Week + News

Welcome back everyone! Hopefully you are rested from your spring break and now that it is warming up outside, I thought this book would be appropriate for my Book-o-the-Week! The Mutt: How to Skateboard and Not Kill Yourself. 

I used to skateboard back in the day and I've always idolized Rodney Mullen. The man is a magician on a skateboard and this autobiography offers an insight as to how he got started and why he stuck with it even though he was encouraged to quit

Below are some of the tricks Mullen invented and refined over the years. This book will even give you some pointers when you're out there skating.

NEWS

1. We have been going strong again this year at the SCLA Library. We set our goal of 1500 books circulated (like last year) and I'm proud to say we are 250 books shy of that with 2 months left! Great job - We have the best students here and you make me proud EVERYDAY!

2. REGENTS- Don't wait until the last minute. Regents exams are in 2 months and the SCLA library has all the test preparation materials you need. Likewise, we have tons of SAT books to help you out; remember, the SATs are kind of like your college entry test.

3. CONGRATS are in order- We just received the list of SCLA seniors accepted to 2 and 4 year colleges. I can't express how awesome it is to hold that acceptance letter in your hand and know that your future starts NOW.

4. FINALLY- Short story and poetry contest participants- your entries are due April 12th. Winners will be announced next week!

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