Author Visit Recap

Recently, local author Michael Tougias visited HHS to discuss his book A Storm Too Soon with a group of freshman students, who read the book for their summer reading requirement. Students had a chance to learn more about the incredible Coast Guard rescue, and ask Tougias their own questions about the event, his writing process, and the research that goes into writing such a book. Students had great questions, and had a chance to have their book copies signed by the author himself.

A special thank you to the HPTA, for sponsoring our author event!

It's Banned Books Week!

It's Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week celebrates the value of free and open access to information. In honor of BBW, be sure to visit the HHS Library and exercise your freedom to read. For a list of frequently challenged books, click here. How many have you read?

Freshman Summer Reading Discussion Groups

Freshman summer reading discussion groups will be meeting on Thursday, 9/18 during Advisory. Please check the lists posted outside the HHS Library to find out which room your group is meeting in. And please see Mrs. Fournier with any questions. Hope everyone enjoys their book discussions!

Comic Book/Graphic Novel Club

The first meeting of the HHS Comic Book/Graphic Novel Club will be held Tuesday, 9/16 at 2:00pm in the library. New members are always welcome!

September Newsletter

It's almost back to school time...with the last days of summer dwindling, check out what's waiting for you at your school library. Mrs. Fournier and Mrs. Belcher look forward to seeing all of you soon!

8 Elements of Digital Literacies

Doug Belshaw, a researcher in education, defines digital literacy as part of his doctoral dissertation. Based on his research, the 8 elements Belshaw has identified a being central to digital literacy are:

Cultural: The context in which the literacy is situated

Cognitive: How do we think when using a device?

Constructive: We should aim to use technology constructively

Communicative: We should be using technology to enhance our communications

Confident: Confidence is key in learning how to master technology

Creative: Using technology in the classroom requires some creativity and risk taking

Critical: You need to be able to evaluate technologies with a critical eye

Civic: You should be using the technologies available to us for the greater good

For more info, check out the TED video!

HHS Book Club Meeting 6/12

The HHS Book Club will be holding it's last meeting of the school year this Thursday, 6/12, at 2:00pm in the library's seminar room. We are reading the discussing The Maze Runner by James Dashner. New members are welcome!