Naches Valley Middle/Intermediate School Library Newsletter - March 2006
Battle of the Books (7th/8th grade) The return of the Flaming Hot Tator Tots has been anticipated by avid "Battle Watchers". The team consisting of Rosie McFarland, Mallory Miller, Jackalyn Kandle, and Mariah Elsner has been robbed of the championship and relegated to second place ever since 5th grade. Will they be robbed of the title again? They are a formidable team, so stay tuned! Team registration forms are available in the library! Teachers Some new titles. . . Through Indian eyes : the untold story of Native American peoples.   Presents the history of America since 1491 from an Indian perspective, with quotations from native people from the past and present, and includes photographs, paintings, drawings, and maps World War II: The People’s Story. Brings to life the voices of ordinary people caught up inh extraordinary times. These personal recollections from both soldiers and civilians—many of whom faced dangers as great as those in combat—illuminate the human experience of the war years. New Series: American Symbols and Their Meanings Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, The White House, The Constitution, The American Flag, and The Liberty Bell New Video Series:From National Geographic, a 6 video series entitled, Physical Geography of North America. Includes videos on the following areas: The Pacific Edge, The Central Lowlands,The East, The Western Dry Lands,The Northlands, The Rocky Mountains	2006 Battle of the Books 7th/8th grade Nothing But the Truth By Avi City of Ember By Jeanne DuPrau Eragon By Christopher Paolini The Conchbearer By Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Millicent Min, Girl Genius By Lisa Yee Into the Wild By Erin Hunter The River Between Us By Richard Peck Peter and the Starcatchers By Dave Barry Lottery Rose By Irene Hunt Catherine, Called Birdy By Karen Cushman Sounder By William Armstrong Fever 1793 By Laurie Halse Anderson Beyond the Burning Time By Kathryn Lasky Summer of My German Soldier By Bette Greene	Book Fair—Huge Success! Our wonderful PTSA hosted NVMS's annual book fair on Friday, February 24 until Friday, March 3. A family night was held on Wednesday, and drew quite a few customers who also won prizes in drawings held every 15 minutes. A special thanks to Mrs. Andringa, our PTSA president for organizing and running this event, as well as Mrs. Huck and Mrs. Cullier, who were always here to open and close the book fair in Carla’s absence. Thanks to the efforts of our hard working, volunteer parents, OVER $3,000 worth of books were purchased for the library!! Naches has the BEST parents!! ___________________________________  Access our electronic library catalog from your home or classroom computer (see link on Naches School District's home page) _______________________________ When doing research, don't forget to use the EBSCO database, which contains thousands of magazine, encyclopedia, and journal articlesas well as images, and radio and TV broadcasts. user ID = naches password = books To access the Naches Middle/Intermediate Library website, go to the Naches District website, click on "Student Center" and drag down to EBSCO Research ________________ Gung Hay Fat Choy Our 5th grade students were treated to a wonderful Chinese New Year celebration which consisted of all day cultural activities, a parade, and a feast. Many thanks to parents who donated time, materials, food, and funds to make this event a success!