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Mrs. McAlonen-Media Specialist
Email dmcalonen@wcpss.net with any questions!
If you are interested in joining Battle of the Books, email Mrs. McAlonen. dmcalonen@wcpss.net
Help support the library by purchasing books for our collection through Amazon!
Titles on this list support all of our students including the Battle of the Books team. Some are requests from students or replacement copies of books that have been removed from the collection due to overuse (which is a good problem to have). Thank you for supporting our students in their love for reading and learning!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1E2FIBXCM0PU0?ref_=wl_share
To access the portal from a personal device other than your Chromebook:
Go to the Apex Middle School Homepage — Go to the WakeID icon and login screen.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nearpod Activity
Use the code XCK83 for the student-paced Nearpod.
Wake County Public Libraries
Here is a link to information on how to obtain a Wake County Public Library card in person. The card gives you access to thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, and access to databases for research. You must have a library card to use the computers at a public library. Parents must go and show their identification to get a card. It is FREE to all Wake County residents.
Here is a link to the FREE databases the public library offers. It is a great first place to find research information. You do need a library card and a PIN number.
FREE Ebooks and Audiobooks
Go to Destiny Discover (our school's book and ebook collection).
Get Epic-Parents can start an account for free!
Project Gutenberg-has thousands of free ebooks and audiobooks and tons of classic novels also!
International Children's Digital Library
Unite for Literacy (mainly elementary/easier reading)
Storyline Online (elementary/books read to you in videos)
Destiny (Online Library Catalog Search)
Go to your Destiny icon on your portal. From there, you can check out ebooks, access curated Collections, and place checked out items on hold.
Access resources in the Destiny Discover Collections tab provided by Wake County Public Schools.
Student E-Mail Accounts (Outlook) and Google-Part of WakeID Portal
Go to the Apex Middle School homepage. Click the icon the for WakeID or go to https://wakeid.wcpss.net/idp/AuthnEngine#/authn.
-Students under age 13 are not legally allowed to create e-mail accounts with providers such as Google (G-Mail) and Hotmail.
-Provides transparent communication between teachers and students.
-Allows intervention and investigations into e-mail harassment and cyberbullying.
-E-mail addresses are required for Canvas, Google Apps, and other programs used for classes.
Your username (typically) should be your first and middle initials and last name. Passwords can be reset by Mrs. McAlonen or your teacher. Your username does not have to be all capitals!
Example: Username: dfmcalonen
Password: 12ab3cd
Your actual e-mail address would be: dfmcalonen@students.wcpss.net
UNC-TV Independent At-Home Learning
Go here to find educational videos for grade-specific independent learning at home!
Here are options for places to watch the programs-on TV or online-whichever is best for you!
MLA and Other Citation Formats
Use Citation Machine to help you cite your sources. Here is the link: http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website
You can plug in the information or use their guide to help create a bibliography.
Digital Resources
Virtual Museum Tours-Bound to Stay Bound Provides these resources from The British Museum, Guggenheim, National Museum of Art, etc.
Click here.
North Carolina History Museum-Beyond the Exhibits
Follow this link for online learning by the NC Museum of History. You do not have to register for anything-click around to find podcasts, etc. on different historical time periods.
Wake County Recycling Guide
Click here for a list of approved recycling materials. Also, contact your waste pickup service to see what can be placed in your home recycling bins!
Video: The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bottle
Click this link to a TEDEd video on how a bottle can be recycled.
The North Carolina Museum of History
Here is a link to digital resources listed on the NC History Museum site.
North Carolina's Civil Rights Trail
Follow the link to see North Carolina's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement.
United States Civil Rights Trail
Here is a link to a timeline of events outlining the Civil Rights Movement.
8th Grade EL Module 3, Unit 1 Vocabulary Quizlet
Click below to practice 48 terms for the unit.
quizlet.com/369184339/8th-grade-el-module-3-unit-1-vocabulary-flash-cards/
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