Author: bhumphrey

2nd Quarter

Issue 2

“If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress.”
…..Barack Obama
...President Barack Obama

Reminders and Important Dates:
Feb. 10-Progress Reports
Feb. 15-President’s Day
Feb. 24-LAC Meeting
March 1-5-3rd 9 Weeks Exam
Mar. 8-12-Springs Break
April 2/5-Good Friday/Good Monday
April 14-Progress Reports
April 15-Student Return Books

Stepping into the Spotlight…..celebrating Black Authors

Thanks to the work of African-American authors, the world can better understand both the struggles and triumphs of Black people in America. (https://www.oprahmag.com/)
Stepping into the spotlight are two African-American authors who have made an indelible mark in the lives of many people.
Kiese Laymon is a southern writer from Jackson, Mississippi. He is a professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi. Laymon’s bestselling memoir-Heavy: An American Memoir- has garnered him a wide array of literary accolades.
Jason Reynolds is an author of novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audiences. Reynolds admitted , "The truth is, my life was made infinitely more difficult because I didn't read any books. That's my story. That's my truth." However, Reynolds transformed from a nonreader to a literary celebrity writing 15 novels. Both author’s work can be found in the Holly Springs High School Library. Let’s be inspired by these amazing authors and develop a love for knowledge on the pathway to becoming the ultimate 21st century learner.

Mackin is Available in Clever….

Mackin is up and running for the Holly Springs School District. This is the platform for the MS Shared Digital Consortium. When students log into Clever, they will see the Mackin appEach school has the following titles on hand:
Jr. High- 466 Titles
High School- 378 Titles
Students can start checking books out on Mackin at any time. They can check out 2 books at a time. The checkout limit is for 7 days with 1 renewal. There are e-books, audio books, novels, chapter books, and etc. It's quite extensive. Students can check the book out and then download it to their Chromebook so that they can read when they do not have internet access. So please promote students checking books out on this platform.

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Hawks’ Country

Issue 2

Open a book, open your mind

Have you ever wanted to travel to a certain place in the world or a certain place in time? Reading is the world at your fingertips. Reading can be an escape from reality or gaining new knowledge and information. Neil Gaiman defines the importance of libraries as “Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, and freedom of communication. They are about education (which is not a process that finishes the day we leave school or university), about entertainment, about making safe spaces, and about access to information.” Open a book and open your mind. Visit your school library today.

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Reading ushers you into a realm of imagination and creativity. It gives you an escape into a private world within your mind. Reading entertains and provides stories that bring people together. But most importantly, reading helps you develop key skills necessary for future success and life, critical thinking skills. So, read long, read wide and read fiercely. (https://www.collegemagazine.com/)

Just so you know………...

Do you want to increase your educational performance? Just read. Reading for pleasure can significantly improve your academic performance. Just 30 minutes a day increases test performance, vocabulary and general knowledge. Visit your high school library today to get the fuel that feeds the passion to learn –reading.

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