1) The Boiling Springs High School Library held several events in April including a poetry contest with over 80 student entries and Poem in Your Pocket Day where students carried poems for a chance to win candy. 2) On Snapshot Day, the library gathered statistics showing 192 students visited independently, 6 classes with 147 students used resources, and computers were used by 190 students. 3) Student and teacher testimonials showed the library is important for research, homework, reading, and finding resources for class in a quiet space.

1. Boiling Springs High School Library Media CenterApril 2011 Monthly Report 26384251739084<br />Boiling Springs High School Library Media Center<br />April 2011<br />Library Highlights<br />National School Library Month and National Poetry Month: Spine Tales Contest

2. This year we once again combined our celebration of poetry and school libraries by sponsoring a Spine Tales Poetry Contest. Student created poems were photographed and put on display in the media center. On April 29th, students and teachers read over the 80 entries and voted for their five favorite poems. The winning poem was created by Paul St. C. who received a Barnes and Noble $10 gift card for his excellent entry.

3. National Poetry Month: Poem in Your Pocket Day

4. The media center once again sponsored a Poem in Your Pocket Day this year. Students were encouraged to copy and carry their favorite poem in their pocket (or wallet, purse, etc.) on April 20th. Mrs. Bullington randomly asked students to share their poem with her, and if they had a poem in their pocket and shared it, they were rewarded with candy. Life is sweet!

5. Snapshot Day: A Day in the Life of SC School Libraries: April 19th

6. To focus on the role school libraries play in our students’ education, the South Carolina Association of School Librarians sponsored Snapshot Day. Each library was to choose one day in the month of April to gather statistics and testimonials to share. BSHS Library Media Center held our Snapshot Day on April 19th. On that day, 192 students visited the library (without a class), 6 classes (147 students) used the library’s resources, the media specialists taught 2 classes, our computers were used by 190 students, 125 items circulated, and 21 teachers visited our library. As usual, the library was abuzz with activity. (Several of the testimonials from this day can be found at the end of this report.)