October 2019 A Sawiris Library
THE HUB NEWSLETTER WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER ISSUE
The pictures above tell a good story, and we're happy to see students making extensive use of the library.
Starting this month, I will be involved in a new activity with Madame Fayad's and Mme Lebienvenu's advanced French classes at ASP and one advanced English class taught by Mrs. McEachern at Le Lycée Louis de Broglie in Marly-le-Roi. We are introducing students to Le Match d'impro and will compete in friendly inter-schools improvisation games where creativity, team work, critical thinking, and language skills are required. Le Match d'impro, created over 40 years ago by two Québécois actors, is now played all over the world.
Finally, I will be giving a workshop to parents on October 17 about our library resources. See details below. Sign up required.
Happy reading!
PARENTS LIBRARY WORKSHOP Parents are invited to 1-hour hands-on workshop on Thursday, October 17, from 9 to 10 am. The goal is to provide an overview of the many resources we provide including the library website and the catalog, learning about our digital databases and Shmoop, the popular test prep and AP course practice online service. Bring your own computer. RSVP at mchioini@asparis.fr. A minimum of 5 participants is required.
The workshop is intended for parents with children from gr. 7 to 12 students. POETRY BY HEART - LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE
Poetry By Heart is an inspiring public speaking competition that brings together high school students of international schools in France. It encourages students to learn and to recite poems by heart. It is challenging. It is enriching. It is a unique experience.
Participate in ASP's 3rd edition of Poetry by Heart and compete for a place at the inter-schools final in Paris in the Spring. The Paris finalist will be invited to recite at the London final as a guest of honour. It could be you!
See last year's performance by Swati Singh and Tallulah Burns.
LEGACY vs LIKES by Mike Smith
At the end of his visit, inspirational guest speaker Mike Smith gave the library 2 signed copies of his book Legacy vs Likes. Written and designed for young people, Legacy is a short manifesto to encourage kids to stop talking and start doing!
COLLABORATION GAPS Project: GLOBAL ISSUES
This semester the library is collaborating with all GAPS classes on a research project related to topics of global importance that impact their generation.
With a partner, students will put into practice their research and critical thinking skills to explain, create awareness, and find possible solutions to important issues. A link to the project LibGuide can be found here.
RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT
SHMOOP You have an SAT or an ACT test coming up? Thinking of taking your PSAT? You want to review an AP class and take a mock exam? This is for you!
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Right: Mario Chioini, MLIS, Upper School Librarian, mchioini@asparis.fr Left: Anthony Tremblay, Upper School Library Assistant, uslibrary@asparis.fr
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