Ready to change the world?

I'm going to share this talk by a nineteen-year-old young woman that I thought you might enjoy. I found it very interesting and thought some of you might also as you discern your future paths in life. She has already done some great things in her life and gives an inspiring talk about how we can all make positive changes in the world around us.

How to cheer up a snowy day!

My soundtrack today has been Michael Franti and Spearhead's "The Sound of Sunshine."  "I want to go where the summer never ends.. and everything smells like suntan lotion."  He is awesome and I LOVE him.  Go listen here:
Michael Franti and Spearhead

You can play his music in the "now playing" box on the left hand side when you scroll down a little.  He's a peace activist, a yoga dude, a smoothie drinker, and just an all-around great guy.  Very happy music for cataloguing books.  Have a listen and shake it like you got no bones!

My new favorite thing!

Look what a great surprise I received today!!  Brenna H. popped into the library with this AWESOME tape dispenser for me:

So much cooler than my chunky-heeled pink one!  I LOVE the stiletto and the built-in platform; it's very Jessica Simpson.  You do know me well, Brenna!

Lizzie, Lizzie, Lizzie...

I don't know what to say, but life goes on here at Rivier and so does the math, unfortunately!  Mr. Jalbert just sent me the latest installment in Math for November 16.  Chin up!
Lizzie's Math Homework

And to cheer you up, I thought you might appreciate this video.  I know it made me laugh.

Good Morning Lizzie!

I just spoke with Mrs. Trumier and they haven't decided on a due date for the assignment I posted for you yesterday.  However, she did give me a few other reminders for you.  You may have had these emailed to you by Sister Mary already - if so you may ignore this post!
1) Persuasive Essay for History was due November 8th - work on this if you haven't finished already.
2) English - you will have to catch up on readings when you get back.
3) Nomination Speech is due on November 17th - this was assigned before you left. (Nominate the most admirable person you know - can be famous/fictional/someone in your life)
4) Beowulf Composition is due this Friday, November 19th.

Having typed all of this, I'm sure Mrs. Trumier doesn't want you to stress over any of this.  I know I don't.  You are in a situation over which you have no control.  Deep breaths, Lizzie.  Deep breaths.

If You're A Girl, Take the Time To Watch This...

Okay, I'm posting twice tonight. I've been watching a TED talk (which I highly recommend to all of you, by the way) and I must share it with all of you since we ARE a school full of young women. I have been sharing a bit with you about our new book, Half The Sky , and would like to invite you to take 15 minutes to watch one of the authors speak about the plight of women around the world. I guarantee you will learn a few interesting things and she is a very engaging speaker. Trust me on this one:)


If you enjoy this, you can find more talks on a wide variety of topics here:
TED Talks

Cats, Books, and New Shoes!

New shoes and kittens.  I am in heaven.

Nicole has the magic touch.

What a great day!  Kittens in the library, a little chocolate, some new books to catalogue, and a new pair of shoes - what more could a librarian ask for?  Oh, I almost forgot - Bailey made a pot of tea for us this morning too.  It really was a perfect day.
Immersion girls will have a few new titles to look forward to this week, and those of you not in Book Clubs will be seeing a few new titles trickling out onto the shelves over the next little while as the Book Club girls finish up with them and they go into circulation.
Feels like it's going to be a great week, girls!

Trying to learn computer hacking skills.  More like hairball hacking.

And finally, the cat who escaped Mr. C...

More Homework for Lizzie!

Lizzie, I feel awful uploading all of this stuff for you to do, but maybe knowing what you're missing is better than stewing about what's going on in your absence.  Anyway, here is the latest assignment for History.  I'm not sure what the context of this assignment is as Sister Mary just handed me this paper.  I don't see a due date on here and everyone has gone home for the day.  I will add more details to this post tomorrow if I can find anything out from your classmates:)
Lizzie's History Assignment

Math C30 for Lizzie!

Hi Lizzie! Sorry to hear you're stuck in Denver. You should definitely try a sandwich (ha ha.) Anyway, I had major problems uploading Mr. Jalbert's document to his blog, so here it is on mine:
Lizzie's Math Homework

Introducing Our Student Guest Blogger!!

Exciting news today girls! Most of you will know Tristen from having seen her around the school over the last few years, and if you have read any of the comments under my posts you will have enjoyed some of her great book reviews also. So, I, in my GREAT wisdom (ha ha) have decided to hand over the blog to her every now and then to let her review some of the books she has read. So, here in her very first blog post, is TRISTEN (fanfare follows...)

In the story “The Blue Girl” by Charles de Lint, it is not only a story of new beginnings but also the start of magical happenings. Imogene Heap, the new girl at Redding High discovers that while she tries to leave her past behind she is also beginning to enter a completely new world of imaginary friends, ghosts, and fairies.
Charles de Lint is able to paint a new world of magic never seen before, with characters that will surely stay with you, and a new take on fairytales that will leave you craving more.
My reason for my intense love for this book is his play on words, and the description he gives for everything through various character's perspective. He is able to stretch this story from our personal history with bedtime stories to the reality of life we all experience.
I give this wonderful piece of literature a complete 5/5 stars.

Mrs. C speaking again with a big thanks to Tristen for a great review of a book which I am personally looking forward to reading. Charles de Lint is also a Canadian author, which I love, as well as winner of the World Fantasy Award. Definitely worth checking out - get the library humour? I have put a senior label on it, though, so it is for grades ten and up.