NCCES Library Blog tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog/2 2008-02-07T17:51:30Z Movable Type 3.2 Deliver Us from Normal tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog//2.11 2008-02-07T17:16:37Z 2008-02-07T17:51:30Z I read Deliver Us from Normal about a year ago. I thought it was a very good book and was actually pretty sad when I finished it. The author, Kate Klise, has a very good way of describing what's going... NCCES Library I read Deliver Us from Normal about a year ago. I thought it was a very good book and was actually pretty sad when I finished it. The author, Kate Klise, has a very good way of describing what's going on in this fictional story. About halfway through the book you will find that it has two parts.

The book is about a boy who leads an irregular life style with his whole family in their town Normal. The boy grows up thinking that his family is definitely not normal. He figures that his life will never get any better and he wishes his life was not filled with embarrassment, tragedies, and change.

Just as life starts to look up for him and his family, something changes. His sister decides to run for class president in their middle school. That seems to get the family into a pickle. They wind up having to sell their house, move far away, start homeschool, and change their entire lifestyle. The journey the family goes through seems to bring them closer together in an odd, funny, and eye-catching read.

This book is in our library's collection. Next time you're there, check it out!

]]> Inside Scoop For After School tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog//2.10 2008-01-31T15:24:15Z 2008-02-08T14:20:05Z Interview With Ms. Campbell about after school activities. After school clubs that will be offered here at NCCES include Write For Your Life, Scrapbooking, Magic:The Gathering, Random Art Experience, Sewing Club, Dance Club, Writing/Book Club, FATV, Math Club, Fencing and... NCCES Library Interview With Ms. Campbell about after school activities.

After school clubs that will be offered here at NCCES include Write For Your Life, Scrapbooking, Magic:The Gathering, Random Art Experience, Sewing Club, Dance Club, Writing/Book Club, FATV, Math Club, Fencing and Yoga.

Here's a little inside scoop to each club:

Write For Your Life: Hosted by Ms. Moreau. With a teacher with past professional writing experience teaching the course, this club will offer a chance for you to get in touch with your intensive writing skills. This club will be hard work but it is worth the effort. It will be up to you what you want to write, anything is a possibility.

Scrapbooking: Hosted by Ms. Libny Vargas. This club is just as it says, all about scrapbooking. Get your creative skills going to create some pieces of work you can keep and remember. Tools and materials provided by Ms. Vargas.

Magic:The Gathering: Hosted by Ms. Reed. Ever heard of Magic:The Gathering? Well it doesn't even matter come to this club find out and learn, all needed info and skills will be taught to you. All those that do have experience and enjoy playing are definetly welcome as welll. You don't have to own your own deck, club will meet on Mondays in the commons (and it's possible that snacks might be there too).

Random Art Experience: Hosted by Ms. Adams. This club is an eccentric and eclectic art class. You will be able to bring out the Picasso in you while all the while creating fun art projects. Adults are welcome to come to the club.

Sewing Club: Hosted by Ms. Calcaterra. As you probably guessed it this club is all about sewing. Beginners and advanced sewers are welcome. Items made in this club will be sold in fundraisers to benefit the school. Ms. Calcatarra encourages any clueless adults (like Ms. Campbell) to bring their sewing machines to a one day how-to workshop.

Dance Club: Hosted by one faculty member but student led by student O.J. This Dance Club offers freestyle and Hip-Hop dancing. O.J. also happens to be an accomplished dancer in both styles of dancing.

Writing and Book Club Hosted by Ms. Hamel and Ms. Whitfield. Members of this club will be journaling and using their creative writing skills. Also you will pick a book to read and go in depth with it through writing.

FATV Hosted by . This club has limited enrollment. Students with experience are welcome to return. FATV involves t.v. production in a laid back environment.

Math Team Hosted by Mr. Szekely. This club is for anyone interested in math. There might end up being competitions but good times are promised. So if math is your thing come and join Math Team Club.

Fencing Hosted by Mrs. Stewart . There are still openings to join this club. Fencing techniques are taught in this class for actual competition. March 2nd will be the fencing film festival fund raiser at NCCES.

Yoga This club offers a combination of strength, stretching and relaxing yoga techniques. This club will be a definite workout for mind and body.

]]> What goes on after school? tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog//2.9 2008-01-22T16:03:49Z 2008-01-22T16:05:27Z A new part of the blog will be available now and it will be about after school extra curricular activities. In this part of the blog you will be able to make announcements about clubs you are involved in after... NCCES Library A new part of the blog will be available now and it will be about after school extra curricular activities. In this part of the blog you will be able to make announcements about clubs you are involved in after school and other activities such as basketball. Want to tell everyone that fencing club is looking for new members or that the next meet will be cancelled? Well then all that can be put on to the blog and announced to make sure that your information will be accessible to everyone. For now, email announcements to library@ncces.org for posting.

]]> Introducing Senior Project Zone tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog//2.8 2008-01-22T15:24:37Z 2008-01-22T15:31:12Z Ah senior project; an experience that provides us with freedom and creative opportunities. More importantly, a stressful assignment that has many of us pulling out our hair. Where can I find sources? How do I prepare for and execute an... NCCES Library Ah senior project; an experience that provides us with freedom and creative opportunities. More importantly, a stressful assignment that has many of us pulling out our hair. Where can I find sources? How do I prepare for and execute an interview? What kind of product can I create? How can I write my final research paper? All these questions and more can be addressed in the Senior Project Zone. In this blog, you will be able to ask and answer questions, share your frustration, offer support and advice, and share your senior project experience with your fellow peers. Simply send your thoughts to library@ncces.org and join in the fun-or share your misery.

]]> "What-The-Dickens" tag:www.ncces.org,2008:/library/blog//2.7 2008-01-12T19:47:47Z 2008-01-12T20:02:58Z I recently finished a book from the Fitchburg Public Library titled "What-The-Dickens", written by Gregory Maguire. You may recognize that name; he also wrote "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" and "Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the... NCCES Library I recently finished a book from the Fitchburg Public Library titled "What-The-Dickens", written by Gregory Maguire. You may recognize that name; he also wrote "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" and "Wicked: Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West", which is now a hit Broadway musical. "What-the-Dickens" is the story of a rogue tooth-fairy, but it is also the story of a family during a storm. It sounds odd at first, but the story is very very interesting and well written. If you enjoy 'fractured' fairy tales, this is a book for you! L.C. Ask a student techie tag:www.ncces.org,2007:/library/blog//2.6 2007-12-07T13:51:39Z 2007-12-07T14:11:45Z Do you have computer questions you're too timid to ask, or is Mr. Sullivan working somewhere else in the building in those few moments you have to run down to his office? This is a place you can ask those... NCCES Library Do you have computer questions you're too timid to ask, or is Mr. Sullivan working somewhere else in the building in those few moments you have to run down to his office? This is a place you can ask those questions. Questions will be reviewed by Media/Tech students, and if they don't have an answer, they will consult with Mr. Sullivan himself to see what they can find out.

]]> Student Book Reviews Wanted tag:www.ncces.org,2007:/library/blog//2.5 2007-12-06T18:59:45Z 2007-12-07T13:50:57Z The NCCES library will soon be soliciting book reviews from its' students. Check back soon for guidelines and other information.... NCCES Library The NCCES library will soon be soliciting book reviews from its' students. Check back soon for guidelines and other information.

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