Black History Month
February is a special month for many reasons. Couples go out of their way to express their love for one another on Valentine’s Day. Everybody looks forward to the first Sunday of February to see the Super Bowl, even if only for the commercials and the halftime performances. And, of course, February is the shortest month of the year.
February is also a month designated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the world.
This is How February become Black History Month Click Here
Come to the library to get your Black History Month Book Bingo Card!
Bring your completed card to receive your prize!
Martin Luther King Day is a United States federal holiday. It is celebrated annually on the third Monday of January.
Martin Luther King Day commemorates the birthday of American civil rights leader Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and celebrates his life, achievements and legacy.
I HAVE A DREAM
– We all know the words.
But Martin Luther King Jr.'s crowning moment may never have happened without one of the largest protests ever — the March on Washington on August 28, 1963.
After growing backlash against blacks in the South, King and five others planned the event, a peaceful demonstration to end segregation and promote equal rights.
His determination to serve all people, regardless of race, kept him going. We celebrate this civil rights leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped change our laws so they are more fair for everyone.
Has Dr. King's dream come true?
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Share what is your Dream!
Check out some of the tittles we have on display now!
Read the words that change our nation:
Your library has a wealth of online resources that can help enrich your understanding of Martin Luther King Jr., the civil rights movement, peaceful protests. It all can be found in our databases.
Happy New Year, Diamond Minds!
Welcome back for another year of excitement and fun in the library!
When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, we all know how difficult it can be to get them started, much less keep them going throughout the year. While resolutions are fresh in people’s minds, the library is a resource YOU can use to kick off the New Year right.
What is your New Year's Resolution?
Share it with the library!
A common New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and lose some of the excess weight we have gained with the help of holiday cookies and parties.
Looking to slim down and get healthy?
DVMS Library offers a variety of books that can help you achieve your goal.
Stop by the Library TODAY!
Snow is Falling and Books are Calling!
Cold weather makes the idea of curling up with a good book. Reading books that we know we’ll like is a wonderful way to escape the stresses of daily life. Do you need a book to help you get to Christmas Break? Remember, we don't have to come back to school until Next year January 6th, how about checking out more than 2 books for this winter break?
These are some of the books we have in the library for you to check out this season:
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And many more!
We Are All Makers!
Registration happening now! See your Librarian for more details!
Piñata Making Experience
This December's Makerspace Session is rooted in ethnic exploration and to highlight the contributions of makers globally.
Learn about and EMBRACE diversity and cultures other than your own!
Piñatas are commonly associated with Mexico. The idea of breaking a container filled with treats came to Europe in the 14th century, where the name, from the Italian pignatta, was introduced. Adopted by the Spanish, the custom arrived in Mexico with the explorers, who had since begun to add color and decoration. There were similar traditions in Mesoamerica, such as the Aztecs' honoring the birthday of the god Huītzilōpōchtli in mid December.
We were encouraging our students to use complete sentences EN ESPAÑOL to talk through their ideas!!!
The maker movement is based on peer support, advice and assistance. Thanks to our Parent Liaison Mrs. Angie Sandoval for stoping by and share some of her piñata making skills with our students.
Stay tuned for the next MAKERSPACE CHALLENGE
coming soon in early 2020!!!
Papier-mache is a popular craft technique that involves covering a form -- like a balloon or a bowl -- with strips of newspaper drenched in a simple, often homemade, paste (engrudo); the paper and paste bond as they dry, forming a hard shell around the form.
Mrs. Juarez and her students from Elective Spanish class.
Makerspaces provide an authentic context for oral interaction and give students the confidence to do things and experiment.
**DID YOU KNOW?**
The original piñata was shaped like a star with seven points. The points represented the seven deadly sins, and the bright colors of the piñata symbolize temptation.
The blindfold represents faith and the stick is virtue or the will to overcome sin. The candies and other goodies inside the piñata are the riches of the kingdom of heaven. Thus teaching that with faith and virtue one could overcome sin and receive all the rewards of heaven.
#PinataMakers
Thank you All for making our "Trick or Treat, give me something good to READ" Literacy event a Spooktacular success.
More events to come, stay tuned to our page!
-Origami Bookmark-
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-We made our own spider version to go with the book!
A climbing spider toy which is a fun STEM craft
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What's Brewing in The Library?
Trick or treat, and READ 2019.pdfWe will also have Halloween crafts and activities in the Library Makerspace Area
Come Trick or Treat with us!
Make plans to stop by the Library on Halloween during your lunch time. All DVMS students in will receive a free book and other special treats!
We've concocted a creepy section of spooky boo-ks; and what better author to shine at this time of the year than Edgar Allan Poe!
-Plug in your head phones, turn up the volume and have a good listen audiobook reading of "The Raven", Poe's most famous poem.
Check out "Interactive Raven" online, a great source to learn about Poetry.
Jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, clever costumes and spooky decorations—Halloween is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States. But where exactly did Halloween come from? What customs and folklore evolved into the festive holiday we celebrate today?
#ReadMore--The History of Halloween*
Ready for a spooky movie to get you in the holyday spirit?
DVMS Library will be playing the following movies during lunch time. Bring a friend!
Oct, 28th.-Coraline
Coraline finds a secret door where her "other mother" lives after moving into a new house. This mom promises everything she ever wanted but at what cost?
Oct, 29th.-
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Fairies, goblins and more magical creatures turn out to be real after a young boy starts investigating the creepy house his family moved into.
Oct. 30th.- Goosebumps
A teenage boy and his beautiful new neighbor try to contain the beasts he unleashed from her father's "Goosebumps" book series.
Happy Banned Books Week!
Banned Books Week (September 22-28, 2019) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Explore a full list of titles that were banned, challenged, restricted, or burned last year: https://bit.ly/2kGXC5S
What is a Challenge? What is a ban?
Book bans generally start with a challenge--a verbal or formal writtenattempt to restrict access to materials or to remove them entirely. A ban happens when those materials are actually removed from shelves, classrooms, or performance spaces.
Check our Library Display for more interesting facts!
Keep the Light on!
This Week Get Caught Reading Banned Books at DVMS Library!
On September 11th, 2001, the world changed. We all Stopped what we were doing to contribute our time, money, and other resources to those directly impacted by the terrorist Attacks. Ask one of your teachers if they would like to share their story!
Take the challenge, read The 9/11 Commission Report...585 pages long! **
Remembering September 11th
On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carrired out suicide attacks against targets in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which triggered major U.S. initiatives to combat terrorism and defined the presidency of George W. Bush.
Visit The Library Today and check out a book! We gather these resources as a way to look back at what happened, in an attempt to find ways to remember and come together.
Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colon took the 592 page final report of the 9/11 Commission and adapted it to a graphic novel format. Click HERE to read the 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation by sid Jacobson and ernie Colon presented by Slate.
102 Minutes That Changed America **VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. 102 Minutes That Changed America is a 102-minute American television special documentary film that was produced by the History channel and premiered commercial-free on September 11, 2008.
Welcome Back Diamond Minds!
DVMS Library program has some exciting opportunities in store this year. We have a lot of special events being planned, including author visits, a book fair, and poetry/reading contests. Our Program will be promoting the best of children literature to our students with activities designed to help students enjoy the stories even more. We will add more New Titles this year including E-Books of the latest and most exciting new books, to offer students appropiate learning experience that enhance STEAM exposure and increase student outcomes.
It's already been an incredibly busy start to the year.
It's Back to school time! Time to meet your new teachers, and grab your list of classics to read for homework. There's a growing list of visually stunning adaptations of the classics that are worth cheking out!
These are just a few of the offerings we have on the shelves and as E-Books.
Get Graphic At DVMS Library and check out some graphic novels!