High+School+Calendar+Ideas

Angi Magaña

Assume the role of new librarian at the school. Your task is to plan out the communication events/tools for the year. Keep in mind the required criteria listed on the assignment page. Use the calendar below to write your ideas.

AUGUST - (1) Distribute library info pamphlet to all students (full of FAQ about the library) (2) Email introductory PowerPoint to faculty along with invitation to Open House (about me, the new librarian) (3) Develop and use Survey Monkey questionnaires with faculty & students to assess perceptions & needs for the school year. SEPTEMBER - (1) Distribute 1st trimester newsletter to faculty (2) Host faculty & staff Open House (staff may visit the library, meet and talk with the librarian, browse, and enjoy refreshments). (3) Invite students in / advertise how to choose books for Sustained Silent Reading. (4) Hold informational scavenger hunt in the library (print resources). OCTOBER - (1) Parent Orientation- Distribute parents’ guide to the library/ FAQs @ PTA Open House (2) Promote Extended Day/ tutorials with video announcement (3) Offer Blogging for Beginners classes before/ after school & during lunches. NOVEMBER - (1) Distribute 2nd trimester newsletter to faculty (2) To coincide with Homecoming, create READ posters featuring beloved students & staff on campus (3) Host Raider Inc. lunch (monthly school meeting of extracurricular group reps with principal) DECEMBER - (1) Create a wiki for discussing books that make great gifts. (2) Host Coffee House on nights of school concerts and plays. (3) Hold informational scavenger hunt (electronic resources). JANUARY - (1) Host Open Mike night for students. (2) Make announcements, hold collection drive for Book Swap. (3) Offer session on nutrition & wellness resources. FEBRUARY - (1) Advertise/ distribute fliers for HEB Book Swap. (2) Offer hot chocolate & coffee before final exams. (3) Host guest speaker in conjunction with Key Club’s Homeless Help Out. MARCH - (1) Distribute 3rd trimester newsletter. (2) Before spring break, offer session on volunteering for teens. (3) After spring break, offer session on how to find or create a summer job. APRIL - (1) Promote HEB Student Job fair & career resources. (2) Host book club celebration (with food, prizes & awards). (3) Help advertise & host Poetry Night. MAY - (1) The week before prom, encourage students to participate in the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. (2) Conduct Shelfari membership drive to stimulate book discussions & promote summer reading. (3) Submit end-of-year report to administration.