CHS Media Center Newsletter
February 2023
This newsletter highlights a selection of our services, programming, and resources. In this issue:
- Celebrate February events with our resource collections: Black History Month, President's Day, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day
- Valentine's Day Activities: Go on a blind date... with a book <3 & 'Would You Rather' Interactive Board
- Learn Something New in the library
- New contest to win a prize: February Trivia
- Check out our magazines
- Peep our NEW BOOKS
- Spotlight on Digital Citizenship: Hoaxes and Fakes
Celebrate February Events With Our Resource Collections:
Black History Month
President's Day
Groundhog Day
Galentine's Day
All CHS Collections
During the week of Valentine's Day (2/13-2/17) come to the Media Center to find love... for books!
Prefer a digital date instead? Try our Blind Date with an Ebook or Audiobook board below!
Chocolate or Flowers? Let us know on our Would You Rather interactive board!
Learn Something New This Year!
New Contest: February Trivia!
See how well you know February! Participate in our February Trivia contest for a chance to win a prize from our prize cart (large candy bars, books, games, and more)!
Follow the sources in the form to help you answer the questions and to find out more about February events.
Entries with the most correct answers will win. Random drawing breaks a tie. Two winners will be selected this month!
All entries must be submitted by February 23.
Congrats to Sofia Lowe, 10th grader (pictured below with her prizes) for winning our December contest!
Check Out Our Magazines!
Did you know we have magazines and newspapers you can check out?
Bon Appetit Consumer Reports Essence Motortrend Newsweek People Rolling Stone Smithsonian Sports Illustrated The Atlantic Time Vogue Wall Street Journal Washington Post Washingtonian
Check out our NEW BOOKS!
Spotlight on Digital Citizenship: Hoaxes and Fakes
The next digital citizenship lesson will focus on hoaxes and fakes online, and how to avoid being fooled by fake content online. Students will consider the following:
- What are the consequences of spreading misinformation online
- What are some strategies to help to verify the accuracy of information online
- How can you apply healthy skepticism to what you encounter online
For more information, check out these family tips.
DID YOU KNOW?
How to Access Sora
Contact Mrs. Blanchard
Questions? Stuck in your research?
Looking for your next great read?
Find Ms. Blanchard in the Media Center or contact her via:
Email: courtney_blanchard@mcpsmd.org
Website: Coyote Information Hub