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Media Center Updates
This summer the Media Center underwent major renovations and we are excited to share some of the new changes with you. One of the first things you'll notice when you come in now are all of our books are organized by genre. We now have separate sections for all of our books! So now when you come in you can go right to the section you are looking for. Whether it's fantasy, horror, sports, mystery, or more, we have a section for you! We also have an amazing selection of hands-on Makerspace items. Some of the topics you will be able to explore are 3D Printing Computer Aided Design Virtual Reality Robotics Kits Light and Sound Snap Circuits Computer Circuitry Starter Kits (understanding how USBs work) Nano Technology Bridge building/suspension Solar Hacking (building solar power) Electronics Chromakeying (green screen) Interactive Lego Wall Magnetic Poetry Wall And more to be announced! For more information on any of these items, click on the picture below!  |
Summer Reading
Did you know that while on summer vacation you run the risk of losing 2 or more months of reading achievement???? Don't let that happen to you! Instead Suffield Middle School is offering you a chance to win a brand new Kindle or even $1,000!   All you have to do is read any appropriate book and reflect on it with a 1-page letter or a 5-minute video. All entries will be eligible for the Kindle prize, and those who write a letter will also have a chance to win $1,000 through a contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. Students will be required to submit their letters and videos during the first week of the next school year. You can find all of the information here (make sure you read everything carefully): SMS Summer Reading If you are looking for some good books, here are the top 10 books checked out this past school year at Suffield Middle School (not in order):
For those looking for the latest Nutmeg Books, here are your 2017 nominees:   |
Battle of the Books
Thank you to all of the teachers and students who helped make the Battle of the Books such a great success. Pictures and videos will be posted soon!   |
Election Video
Last week Suffield Middle School hosted the Republican and Democrat Presidential Primary, and three students went to the gym where Suffield residents voted. The students also interviewed teachers about this historic election. |
Student/Teacher Basketball Game
A lot of students have been asking for the Student/Teacher Basketball Game hype video. |
Thursday is the Last Day of the Book Fair!!!
Remember Thursday is the last day of the Suffield Middle School Book Fair...so don't forget your MONEY!!!!  |
Suffield Middle School Book Fair
Suffield Middle School will host a Scholastic Book Fair from Tuesday, April 5 - Thursday, April 7. We will have all of the hottest books and new releases, so please consider helping us update our own collection and support us by purchasing a book. Additional titles can also be purchased online at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/suffieldmiddle. Thank you very much for all of your support!  |
Battle of the Books List
The battle has begun! If you are competing in this year's battle, and haven't stopped by the library already, make sure you come in and get your first book. There are two carts, one for the white teams and one for the blue teams. The list of books is as follows: 6th Grade Blue (Hershon/Zavisza) vs White (Picard/Tierney) Origami Yoda Grimm Legacy Al Capone Does My Shirts London Eye Mystery Liar & Spy Anya’s Ghost 7th Grade Blue (DeFord/Smith) vs White (Troiano/Zaczynski) Trash Michael Vey Running Dream Legend March Book 1 Happenstance Found 8th Grade Blue (Marker/Schrager) vs White (Eggleston/Wolfson) I’ll Be There Between Shades of Gray The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A true Story of Adventure, Heroism, and Treachery (6 of 6) Bruiser Evolution, Me, and Other Freaks of Nature Milkweed Remember to read as many of these books as you possibly can! The actual competitions will be held on May 4th and 5th. If you have any questions see Mr. Spada. |
Battle of the Books Is Coming!
Battle of the Books is a game-show style competition that pits two teams against each other. This year's match-ups will be: 6 white vs 6 blue 7 white vs 7 blue 8 white vs 8 blue Teams will feature 10 players and a number of alternates. The teams will be given a list of books, and students will have approximately 5 weeks to read as many of the books as possible. The list of books will be revealed this Monday! As a group you’ll need to decide who is going to read what books. You don’t have to read them all, but the more you read the better your chance of winning. There are several different types of questions. Some use a buzzer, while others are group questions. Take a look at the video above for specific rules and some examples. If anyone has any questions or would like more information about the Battle of the Books, stop by the Media Center and see Mr. Spada. |
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