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Friday, October 14, 2016

Millikan Quote of the Week Art Contest


“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” – Alexander Hamilton

Illustrate this quote and it will be displayed in the library. Come in during lunch, before, and after school for drawing supplies.

Monday, June 6, 2016

Battle of the Books 2017



2016-2017 Book List

Click on the title for Los Angeles Public Library availability.

Title
Author
Sharon Creech
Alex Gino
Gordon Korman
Ben Mikaelsen
Gary Paulsen
Gabrielle Zevin
Rebecca Stead
Trenton Lee Stewart
Cynthia Lord
Viola Canales
Vera Brosgol
J. R. R. Tolkien
Roald Dahl
Orson Scott Card
Polly Shulman
John Steinbeck
Virginia Hamilton
Linda Sue Park
Rita Williams-Garci
Thanhha Lai


Thursday, May 5, 2016

Library Electives

Are you interested in an elective which will challenge you, teach you valuable job and life skills, and allow you to help others?

Click on either of the titles below to apply for one of the library electives.

Library Practice - Open to 8th graders only.

Learn everything about the inner workings of a library from circulating books to advanced research methods. Regular research assignments will teach library students how to find the best and most relevant information and how to use it effectively and responsibly. Students will also be required to read regularly and post reviews (written, video, podcast, etc.) of books in our library. There will rarely be a quiet moment in Library Practice.

Turtle Techs - Open to 7th and 8th graders who can take the elective AND the homeroom class.

Learn technology and logical problem solving skills to provide technical support on campus to students and teachers. Students will maintain a tech support blog in which they write articles, produce videos, and podcast about technology updates, concerns, and tips important to our school community. Students may provide one-on-one support or teach classes on a variety of topics. No experience necessary, but we require a logical mind, willingness to learn and improve, and strong work ethic.

Congratulations Millikan Battle of the Books!

The Millikan Battle of the Books team took second place at the regional competition. They did an incredible job!

If you would like to recommend books for next year's Battle, please click here. All nominations must be received by May 15.