Library Renovations

Big changes are coming to the

STRHS Library next fall. Though
the library has been closed the last
two weeks of school, it will be open-
ing when school returns and will be
better than ever.
The new library will have a modern
look, soft seating, caf tables, new
computers, and more new books.
While the library is updating its de-
sign, the fiction collection has been
reorganized by genre to make brows-
STRHS Book Club

Spring 2014
STRHS Library Newsletter
Library Information:
Hours:
The Library is open
from 7:00am-4:00pm
Monday-Thursday
and 7:00am-3:00pm
Friday when school is
in session.

Library resources are
available 24/7 at
strhslibrary.blogspot.com

Staff:
Beth Yanuskiewicz
Library Teacher
Eileen Kleis
Library Assistant

ing more simple. The most active library
users have enthusiastically embraced
this change. It makes looking for the
right book easier for students who are
accustomed to shopping for books at
book stores.
It is an exciting time for STRHS as we
undergo the renovation and expansion.
To see a slide show of the renovation in
progress go to:
http://tiny.cc/strhslibraryrenovation
Inside this issue:
New Books 2
STRHS Alumna fea-
tured in a new book
2
Big Y Education Ex-
press
3
Get e-books from the
Boston Public Library
3
NHS Tutors 4

New to the library this
year was the STRHS
book club.
The most popular book
was the Fault in Our
Stars by John Green.
Several students met to discuss
the book, share the other books
they were reading and watch
the movie trailer for the recent-
ly released film version of the
book.
Next year, the book club will
add a new activity, blind date
2013-14 Book Club selections
January: Maze Runner
February: The Fault in Our Stars
March: Tigers Curse
April: The Roar

with a book. There
will be several books
with plain brown
book covers, and stu-
dents will read one
with out knowing the
title or appearance of the
book.
There will be new common
read books for next year
including 1984 by George
Orwell. If you have further
suggestions, see Ms. Y.
The library is always adding great new books to the shelves.
And now the library is offering a great new way to satisfy
your appetite for reading.
The library now has two Kindles available for students to
check out. The Kindle comes loaded with books and apps
that are great for engaging the mind.
As in years past students can check out books for the summer
to complete their summer reading projects. Stay tuned next
year for more e-books. Students will be able to browse the
library catalog for a new way to enjoy books by their favorite
authors.
As always the library is looking for recom-
mendations for titles to add to the library. We
welcome suggestions in person, by e-mail, or
through the STRHS library page. Use this
link to make your suggestions:
http://tiny.cc/strhssuggestions
New Books
STRHS Alumna featured in a new book
She is also an alumna from Wor-
chester Polytechnic Institute and
serves on the board of trustees.
She has fond memories of her
time at STRHS and credits a
math teacher with encouraging
her to pursue engineering.
You can read about Judys story
in Women of Steel and Stone
which is available now at the
STRHS Library.
STRHS alumna Judith
Nitsch was featured in a
new book about inspiring
women who became suc-
cessful architects and engi-
neers despite choosing a
field dominated by men.
Judy Nitsch is the found-
ing principal of Nitsch en-
gineering, a civil engineer-
ing firm based in Boston.
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STRHS Library Newsletter
Allegiant by Veronica
Roth
Sometimes it is nothing
more than gritting your
teeth through pain, and the
work of every day, the slow
walk toward a better life.
That is the sort of bravery I
must have now.
-Allegiant, by Veronica
Roth
Rams Read!
Eye of Minds by James
Dashner
Over the past two years,
Big Y shoppers earned
STRHS 5,655,900 points
towards school supplies.
With these points, the
school was able to add a
great deal to the high
school community.
The film studies class used
the cameras and tripods to
make short films.
In addition to adding two
digital video cameras and
tripods, the school also
added a digital projector
with a DVD player and a
Wii video game system.
Inside Story Headline
Get e-books from the Boston Public Library
If you are using a Kindle Fire,
iPad, or Nook Color, simply
download the free OverDrive
app, enter your e-card number
and begin downloading books
right away.
If you are using an Kindle Pa-
perwhite or older e-reader de-
vice, you may have to down-
load the book to your computer
then transfer it to your device.
Need help? Ask a librarian!
Did you know that as a Massa-
chusetts resident, you can get
access to the digital resources
of the Boston Public Library.
This includes e-books! Its
easy to sign up online, go to:
http://www.bpl.org/general/
circulation/ecards.htm
Your Boston Public Library e-
card gives you access to digital
music, video, books, and refer-
ence sources.
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Using the Wii in the
New Horizons club
was a great way for
the students to bond.
It was a great
equalizer
-Mrs. Bean

Big Y Education Express boost technology at STRHS

The Wii was used by
the New Horizons club
the first day it arrived.
The students were
thrilled to have such an
innovative activity.
Mrs. Bean, the clubs
advisor noted how the
Wii made the students
feel more equal.
Pathways students did
just as well in the Wii
games as the other
members of the club,
and in some cases even
better!
STRHS Library
93 Feeding Hills Rd
Southwick, MA 01077
Phone: 413-569-6171
Fax: 4135691723
E-mail:
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Vision Statement: As the heart of the school community, the library
will be a safe comfortable environment where all learners will become
exemplary consumers and producers of 21st century knowledge and
skills.
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Dont forget about the
FREE tutoring available in
the library. The National
Honor Society is commit-
ted to serving the STRHS
community by offering
tutoring before and after-
school every school day.
From 7:00-7:30am Monday
through Friday and 2:15-3:00pm
Monday through Thursday, a
member of NHS is available to
help you with any subject. Look
for the sign at the front of the
library.
There is no need to make an ap-
pointment just drop by if you
need help.
NHS Tutors Available Before and After School
Visit us online:
http://strhslibrary@blogspot.com
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Jessica Martin and Ryan Bredenfoerder