“Life Literacy signals the importance of life-long and life-wide literacy and learning. It’s the literacy skills you need to live your life and the new skills you need to acquire throughout your life. Workplace, family and community are important areas in your life where developing your reading, writing and math skills can result in a more productive and more successful life experience." (http://www.abclifeliteracy.ca/)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Library Hours During Final Exams
While students are busy writing final exams, the library staff will be busy collecting, checking-in, and repairing textbooks.
Students may also study in the library during the following hours:
Students may also study in the library during the following hours:
Wednesday, January 18th – Monday, January 23rd
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Wednesday to Monday
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday
** Please note that the library rooms may be required for scribed exams.
Good luck on final exams!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Collection of Semester One Textbooks
Students With A Recommend
Please return your textbooks to the library by the last day of classes, Tuesday, January 17th and place them into the BOOK RETURN bins. This will allow the library staff to begin the check-in, cleaning and repair of textbooks before they are re-issued for the next semester.
Any textbooks that are damaged or are not returned by the end of the semester will be added to a student’s billing account.
Students Writing A Final Exam
During the first half hour of each final exam, the library clerks will go to the exam rooms to collect textbooks and English novels. Textbooks may also be returned to the library and placed in the BOOK RETURN bins.
Please note that a student must return all textbooks required for final exam courses, even if the student anticipates enrolling in the same course next semester.
Any textbooks that are damaged or not returned by the end of the semester will be added to a student’s billing account.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Books: January 9th - January 13th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog:
“You start to suspect the truth . . .
and then read on in a panic, . . .
horrified that you may be right . . .”
and then read on in a panic, . . .
horrified that you may be right . . .”
Richard and Kahlan:
A mysterious machine begins to issue omens . . .
A dystopian society
with a strong heroine standing up
against the odds . . .
against the odds . . .
Friday, January 6, 2012
Books: January 3rd - January 6th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog:
A graphic novel of the
1948 England:
“A bristling, funny, angry tale of love and sacrifice.”
A sequel to Matched:
“The tale of Cassia’s journey from acceptance to rebellion will draw you in and leave you wanting more.”
A graphic novel of the
first book of the trilogy:
“Let the dragon ride again on the winds of time . . .”
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Books: December 19th - December 22nd
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog:
A true story of war,
sisterhood
and resilence
in the face of despair.
A learner's license . . .
An accident . . .
One lie leads to another . . .
Twenty-two stories
of the best
master storytellers . . .
A true story of war,
sisterhood
and resilence
in the face of despair.
A learner's license . . .
An accident . . .
One lie leads to another . . .
Twenty-two stories
of the best
master storytellers . . .
Friday, December 16, 2011
Books: December 12th - December 16th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog.
Change your personality and your name every time you move? Why? . . . Why not?
"O. Henry . . . the master of the short story . . . where the ending is never what you expect."
"New demigods, revived fearful monsters . . . all destined to play a part in The Prophecy of Seven . . ."
Change your personality and your name every time you move? Why? . . . Why not?
"O. Henry . . . the master of the short story . . . where the ending is never what you expect."
"New demigods, revived fearful monsters . . . all destined to play a part in The Prophecy of Seven . . ."
Friday, December 9, 2011
Books: December 5th - December 9th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog.
The Ghosts of Christmas
Past . . .
Present . . .
and Future . . .
"The privileged daughter of a calligrapher
longs to choose her destiny . . ."
The Ghosts of Christmas
Past . . .
Present . . .
and Future . . .
"The privileged daughter of a calligrapher
longs to choose her destiny . . ."
The daughter of a Canadian private water company . . .
A South African anti-privatization activist . . .
A violent death . . .
Friday, December 2, 2011
Books: November 28th - December 2nd
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog.
Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories
"As silent observers . . .
As victims . . .
As perpetrators . . ."
The Tiffin
A box lunch . . .
To be delivered . . .
With a note . . .
That goes missing . . .
Goal: Glory Days
"Santi has a sot at what every soccer player dreams of . . .
The World Cup! "
Dear Bully: 70 Authors Tell Their Stories
"As silent observers . . .
As victims . . .
As perpetrators . . ."
A box lunch . . .
To be delivered . . .
With a note . . .
That goes missing . . .
Goal: Glory Days
"Santi has a sot at what every soccer player dreams of . . .
The World Cup! "
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Books: November 21st - November 25th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog.
"It began with Eragon . . . It ends with Inheritance . . ."
"Can love win when it is tested by the very soul of darkness?"
"It began with Eragon . . . It ends with Inheritance . . ." "Can love win when it is tested by the very soul of darkness?"
A hockey goon . . . A tragic event . . . A tell-tale book . . . Revenge . . .
Monday, November 21, 2011
Books: November 15th - November 18th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog, and were entries in the Student Book Promotion Contest:
Books: November 7th - November 9th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog, and were entries in the Student Book Promotion Contest:
Friday, November 4, 2011
Books: October 31st - November 4th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog, and were entries in the Student Book Promotion Contest:
Max's ultimate destiny . . .
to save the world . . .
You can't study for survival . . .
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself."
Thorn and Fone Bone embark on another dangerous adventure.
Max's ultimate destiny . . .
to save the world . . .
You can't study for survival . . .
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself."
Thorn and Fone Bone embark on another dangerous adventure.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Books: October 24th - October 28th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons and on the Shelfari shelf of this blog:
"Something evil is living under Nick's skin . . ."
Thirteen Tales of Blood and Desire
"The dead have risen . . .
They walk among us . . .
They are coming for you . . ."
"Something evil is living under Nick's skin . . ."
Thirteen Tales of Blood and Desire
"The dead have risen . . .
They walk among us . . .
They are coming for you . . ."
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Saskatchewan Library Week Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the following Saskatchewan Library Week contests:
Student Book Promotion PowerPoint Slide Contest
Gift Card: Ty Ring
Classroom Participation Prize (cookies): Ms. Packet's ELA 10 Period 1
** Watch for the student slides to be featured on the TV screens in the Commons over the next few weeks.
Staff Book Jacket Promotion Contest
Gift Card: Mrs. Hoegi
The library staff would like to thank all students and staff who participated in the contests, as well as the MYSMHS.COM Bookmark Promotion event.
Student Book Promotion PowerPoint Slide Contest
Gift Card: Ty Ring
Classroom Participation Prize (cookies): Ms. Packet's ELA 10 Period 1
** Watch for the student slides to be featured on the TV screens in the Commons over the next few weeks.
Staff Book Jacket Promotion Contest
Gift Card: Mrs. Hoegi
The library staff would like to thank all students and staff who participated in the contests, as well as the MYSMHS.COM Bookmark Promotion event.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Books: October 17th - 21st
The following books, available in the St. Mary High School Library, were promoted this week on the TV screens in the Commons, as well as on the Shelfari shelf displayed on the St. Mary High School blog and the SMHS Learning Resource Centre blog:
A July storm . . .
The thawing bodies of inmates . . .
An experiment gone wrong . . .
"There are few things . . .
that can actually take on . . .
a vampire . . ."
"Jekyl and Hyde are the same person . . .
And Hyde is taking control . . ."
A July storm . . .
The thawing bodies of inmates . . .
An experiment gone wrong . . .
"There are few things . . .
that can actually take on . . .
a vampire . . ."
"Jekyl and Hyde are the same person . . .
And Hyde is taking control . . ."
Monday, October 17, 2011
Saskatchewan Library Week
To celebrate Saskatchewan Library Week, the library staff has organized the following events:
The www.mysmhs.com Bookmark Promotion
All students and staff have received a bookmark to promote the new St. Mary High School blog (My St. Mary High School) available at http://www.mysmhs.com/. The bookmark lists useful websites, usernames and passwords and has a QR code that can be read by any smartphone (download of QR code reader app is required). The bookmark also has four digits on it. Listen for the daily digits and collect your reward at the library during the breaks.
Student Book Promotion PowerPoint Slides Contest
Students are invited to create a PowerPoint slide that promotes a book available at the SMHS library. The slide must be emailed to smhslibrary@cec.pacsd6.sk.ca by Friday at 3:30 p.m. Each slide is an entry into a student draw, as well as towards a classroom participation reward. These PowerPoint slides will be displayed on the TV's in the Commons.
Staff Book Promotion Book Jackets
Staff are invited to submit a title of a book available at the SMHS library. The library staff will then create and laminate an image of the book jacket for the staff member to display in a classroom or office. Each book title is an entry into a draw.
The www.mysmhs.com Bookmark Promotion
All students and staff have received a bookmark to promote the new St. Mary High School blog (My St. Mary High School) available at http://www.mysmhs.com/. The bookmark lists useful websites, usernames and passwords and has a QR code that can be read by any smartphone (download of QR code reader app is required). The bookmark also has four digits on it. Listen for the daily digits and collect your reward at the library during the breaks.
Student Book Promotion PowerPoint Slides Contest
Students are invited to create a PowerPoint slide that promotes a book available at the SMHS library. The slide must be emailed to smhslibrary@cec.pacsd6.sk.ca by Friday at 3:30 p.m. Each slide is an entry into a student draw, as well as towards a classroom participation reward. These PowerPoint slides will be displayed on the TV's in the Commons.
Staff Book Promotion Book Jackets
Staff are invited to submit a title of a book available at the SMHS library. The library staff will then create and laminate an image of the book jacket for the staff member to display in a classroom or office. Each book title is an entry into a draw.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Books: October 11th - 14th
The following books, available in the SMHS library, were promoted this week on the TV's in the Commons:
"Hannah is dead . . .
Her secrets . . .
were not buried with her . . . "
A meteor knocks the moon closer to Earth . . .
and things are never the same . . .
A Post-Apolyptic America:
A father and son . . .
A long journey south . . .
A pistol with one round . . .
"Hannah is dead . . .
Her secrets . . .
were not buried with her . . . "
A meteor knocks the moon closer to Earth . . .
and things are never the same . . .
A Post-Apolyptic America:
A father and son . . .
A long journey south . . .
A pistol with one round . . .
Monday, October 10, 2011
Free Rice
On this Thanksgiving Day . . . let us give thanks . . . and our support . . .
The United Nations World Food Programme has created a website, Free Rice, to promote education and to fight world hunger. Companies from around the world will donate 10 grains of rice for each question that is answered correctly. Questions are categorized into different subjects (languages, geography, humanities, math, chemistry, English) and different levels.
To play, select the image or link above, or the permanent bookmark banner at the bottom of the right panel of this web page.
Pink Glove Dance
The Parkland Region Health District needs our support! Staff at the Victoria Hospital have created a video for a North American contest. The prize is $10 000.
Log on to your Facebook account and cast your vote every day until October 21st.
Terry Fox: Pulling for a Cure
The numbers are in . . . St. Mary High School has raised more than $3 300 for the Terry Fox Foundation.
On Wednesday, September 29th, students and staff competed in the annual "Pulling for a Cure" event. The challenge consisted of four teams pulling a 13 048 kg Hertz Northern bus for 25 m . . . uphill.
Each team had an honourary cancer survivor, as well as 15 males and 15 females:
Team Volleyball: Packet of Power (Jackie Packet/Lynn Gaudet)
Team Cross Country: The Fleury (Shirley Fleury/Arlene Town)
Team Drama: Family Fans (Rob Tessier/Jason Van Otterloo)
Team Staff: Wilson Winners (Doris Wilson/Noreen Pearson)
SASKATCHEWAN
"St. Mary High School took on a Terry Fox Challenge that was a feat of strength and endurance truly worthy of Terry Fox. In honour of staff battling cancer, students and staff teamed up to pull a 13,048 kg school bus and raised over $4,000. Terry once said, "Anything is possible if you try." Our friends at St. Mary High School proved just how true that is."
On Wednesday, September 29th, students and staff competed in the annual "Pulling for a Cure" event. The challenge consisted of four teams pulling a 13 048 kg Hertz Northern bus for 25 m . . . uphill.
Each team had an honourary cancer survivor, as well as 15 males and 15 females:
Team Volleyball: Packet of Power (Jackie Packet/Lynn Gaudet)
Team Cross Country: The Fleury (Shirley Fleury/Arlene Town)
Team Drama: Family Fans (Rob Tessier/Jason Van Otterloo)
Team Staff: Wilson Winners (Doris Wilson/Noreen Pearson)
The Results:
Spirit Award (top donations): Team Cross Country: The Fleury $1079.62
Strength Award (fastest time): Team Drama: Family Fans 12.95 seconds
Top Fundraiser: Alicia Andrews
Top Homeroom Fundraiser: Grade 9 - Section 6
The Terry Fox Foundation has recognized St. Mary High school with a banner and has featured the Pulling for a Cure event in a national brochure.
"St. Mary High School took on a Terry Fox Challenge that was a feat of strength and endurance truly worthy of Terry Fox. In honour of staff battling cancer, students and staff teamed up to pull a 13,048 kg school bus and raised over $4,000. Terry once said, "Anything is possible if you try." Our friends at St. Mary High School proved just how true that is."
Friday, October 7, 2011
Books: October 4th - 7th
The following books are available in the library and were promoted this week on the television screens in the Commons:
"I know the family secret . . .
Pay me to go away . . ."
Electrifying decisions . . .
Heartbreaking betrayals . . .
Stunning consequences . . .
Unexpected romance . . .
Career girl, Lara . . .
Feisty great-aunt spirit, Sadie . . .
A missing family necklace . . .
"I know the family secret . . .
Pay me to go away . . ."
Electrifying decisions . . .
Heartbreaking betrayals . . .
Stunning consequences . . .
Unexpected romance . . .
Career girl, Lara . . .
Feisty great-aunt spirit, Sadie . . .
A missing family necklace . . .
Friday, September 30, 2011
Books: September 26th - 30th
Banned Book Week was celebrated this week in the United States. The books featured this week had, at one time, been challenged or banned as they were deemed inappropriate for school libraries.
The following novels were promoted on the television screens and are available in the school library:
This true account of a young Jewish girl who hid from the Nazi's during WWII was "too tragic" to read.
This satircal novel was banned because it "centered around negative activity".
This book chronicles one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history.
The following novels were promoted on the television screens and are available in the school library:
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Books: September 20th - 23rd
The following books were featured this week:
"A morally challenging story: it will haunt you, . . . it will complete you . . ."
A fake My Space page . . . a love triangle . . . a prom date . . .
Book Two of the Kane Chronicles: The adventures of Carter and Sadie Kane continue . . .
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