Spring break is approaching and you need a good book to read! We have just the books for you. The Georgia Peach Book Award Nominees have been selected for 2010-2011.
After by Amy Efaw
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee
Brutal by Michael Harmon
Burn by Suzanne Phillips
Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Dream Factory by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler
Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Hold Still by Nina LaCour
If I Stay: a Novel by Gayle Forman
Jerk, California by Jonathan Friesen
King of the Screwups by K.L. Going
Muchaco: a Novel by LouAnne Johnson
North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley
The Orange Houses by Paul Griffin
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Skinned by Robin Wasserman
Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
The Year We Disappeared: a Father-Daughter Memoir by Cylin Busby
If you would like to participate in Read Across America, the workshops will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch and after school (3:30 – 4:15 p.m.) in the Media Center during February. To be a part of this fun event you must first turn in your permission form that can be picked up in the Media Center and then attend at least 4 workshops to prepare. You must also get permission from your teachers to miss 1st and 2nd period on March 2, Read Across America day.
The spots fill up fast so make sure you turn in your permission form and then sign up early at one of the workshops!
March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday, also known as Read Across America. To celebrate, students at Sprayberry visit 4 elementary schools where they read to students, pass out bookmarks, and lead the students in the Reader’s Pledge. Learn more about how you can be a part of Read Across America next Thursday and Friday, Jan. 21 and 22 during the first ten minutes of each lunch period in the Media Center. See Mrs. Zarzeka or Mrs. Siegel for more information.
Tuesday, January 5, 3:30-4:30 (media center)
Make sure you have read all four of your ASSIGNED books and input questions into Flashcard Machine by that time! Remember, competition is Saturday, January 9!!
Click on the below thumbnail to see a photo gallery of the student performers and volunteers from the Barnes & Noble book fair! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!
The next Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl practice will be 7:30 a.m. on Friday, December 11, in the media center. Remember–our competition is coming up on Saturday, January 9, so time is running out! Eek! 
Please come support the library at the Barnes & Noble (50 Barrett Parkway, Marietta) book fair from Wednesday, December 9, until Friday, December 11! Tell the cashier you support SHS, and a percent of all items sold will benefit the library.
Special events:
Wednesday, 12/9: 5:30-7:00–A representative from www.GaCollege411.org will speak on ways to pay for college, such as scholarships, loans, and grants. Free!
Wednesday, 12/9: 7:00-8:30–A representative from the Princeton Review will speak about SAT test-taking tips and other strategies for acing the SAT. Free!
Friday, 12/11: 4:30-10:00–See various SHS students perform live! Acts include the step team, the Latino dance team, comedians, singers, poets, and others!
Friday, 12/11: 4:30-10:00–Receive free gift wrap on all items purchased in-store!
Poetry Club: Next meeting is Thursday, October 29, from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center. We will elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Event Organizer). If you’re interested in running for office, stop by the media center by the 28th to put your name on the ballot.
Reading Bowl: Next meeting is Thursday, November 5, from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center. We will elect officers. If you’re interested in running for office (Captain or Co-Captain), stop by the media center by the 4th to put your name on the ballot.
Click on the picture below to see the Fall 2009 Poetry Lounge pictures!
Do you like to read or write poetry? Stop by the media center to sign up for the fall Poetry Lounge. It will be held on Wednesday, October 7, during each lunch, on the front lawn of the school. If you don’t wish to read poetry, come watch your friends!
