Hey everyone, I’m a new blogger here at Sykesville Middle School. I love reading Harry Potter and Twilight. I have also got myself into the clique novels. I love the song Womanizer by Brittney spears and I love the song Disturbia by Rihanna. Well Concerts are ending which means the Holidays are comming. And Brrrrr is it cold outside. Happy Holidays–littlehokie
Ms. Mullinix’ accelerated classes are working in the media center on a resume for a fictitious Samurai Warrior. What did you like about this assignment? What was difficult? What did you learn about ancient Japan or Samurai’s that was interesting. Please share you thoughts and opinions so we can make this assignment better, change it, or substitute an alternative.
Ms. Snead’s RLA classes came to the media center today to check out books and do a basic genre review. What is your favorite genre and why? What are the characteristics of that genre that you like the best? Can you recommend any books in this genre to other readers? Let us know what you think.
One of the goals here at Sykesville Middle School is to encourage you to read books just for fun. So how do you choose a book for pleasure reading? Are there any tools or resources that help you find a book? How would you tell other students how to find a good book? Please share your comments.
A lot of people have some problems that are difficult to deal with. They can be any kinds of problems, friend problems, divorce problems, anger problems, or even if you just want someone to talk to, but no matter what the problem is, the guidance counselor is the one to see. I went to see our school guidance counselor for some friend problems that I was having. She talked to me a little bit about what the situation was. Then we did an exercise on her chalkboard. Then, she gave me some ideas about how I could solve my problem. When I went out of her office, I was much more confident than I was when I was going in. I was able to deal with my problem with her help. Now, when I have even a little problem, I go to her so we can solve it before it can get any worse. We are lucky that we have a guidance counselor at our school to help with our problems, I don’t know what I would have done without her.
We overheard something in the media center today. A student was telling another student how so many people knew the screename and password he/she used for email. He/she gave this information to friends. If you have access to email NEVER EVER SHARE YOUR PASSWORD with anyone other than your parents. Once you share the information– even with you BFF (Best friend forever) it is no longer safe. You might as well invite the world to read and use your email account. A password is for you only. Friendships and BFF’s change frequently. Do not share private and personal information. Why would you? This is also true with the login and password you need to access the network at school. And really, why would anyone need your log-on information or the ability to access your email? Keep your information private! We welcome your comments on this topic!
We are glad to have you back for another great year at SMS! How was your summer? What impressions did you have of the first day? And what are you personally going to do to help make this the best year ever? If you are interested in writing content for this blog stop by the media center. Of course you can comment anytime, but be sure not to include any personal information. We can’t wait to read what you have to say.
Hopefully all Sykesville Students received word that we want you to read over the summer! We have even provided a form for you to record information of four books you read (-there should be a link available soon if you misplaced your original form).
Turn in the completed form once we return to school in the fall and you will be invited to a picnic with prizes! Really it is easy and there are a lot of great books out there! Have fun and check the website and blog for updates all summer long!
What are you planning to read over the summer? Are you even planning to read over the summer?
Well we have had our first new blogger sign up to write for us here at The Scorpion– RealReader is the writer’s blog name. Look for a post soon on summer reading from the newest member of our team. Remember if you are interested in writing content for The Scorpion see Mrs. Mayo in the media center for the permission forms! Also remember to check this site and visit often. Even though the media center will be closed for the summer, we can keep talking about reading in this virtual world!
