School begins August 13 and Blue Ridge Staff could not be more excited to welcome all the new and returning students for 2025-2026! Here are some important links that may help you out this year.
A new Texas law, House Bill 1481, mandates a ban on student use of personal communication devices during the school day in all public schools, according to several Texas news sources. This includes phones, tablets, smartwatches, and other devices capable of digital or telecommunication. The law aims to reduce distractions and enhance focus in the classroom. Schools are required to develop policies that align with the state law, including procedures for storage and consequences for violations.
Welcome Back to School!!
"We don't Eat our Classmates" by Ryan T. Higgens is one of my favorite books to read. It teaches us how to make new friends in school and on the playground!
"Jamie Grimm is the main character of this hilarious story about a boy who uses a wheelchair and desires to be a comedian. Because of some difficult situations, he is living with his aunt, uncle, and bully cousin in their garage.
Humor is the outlet he uses to make himself feel more confident, as well as gain some friends. With that, his desire in life is to be a “sit down” comedian.
Through some misfortunes early in his life, he perseveres and is able to grow in self assurance. His uncle is a particular help in this as he encourages Jamie to participate in The Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic Contest." -Brittany Dahl
Set over the course of one school year in 1986, this is the story of two star-crossed misfits-smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try. When Eleanor meets Park, you'll remember your own first love-and just how hard it pulled you under.
Vocabulary
Misfortunes- an unfortunate condition or event.
Diverse- Showing a great deal of variety and differences.
Desperate-feeling or showing a great need or desire, often to the point of being reckless or willing to take extreme measures.
Intellectual Freedom Self-Censorship Statement
Reading is a joy, a privilege, and the right of every student. As you select the library books you will read, please understand that every book is not the best choice for every student. If a book is unappealing or offensive to you in any way, please return it and select another.
You, the student, know better than we, the library staff, what reading materials best serve you, your standards and beliefs.