Rainy Monday - Library news

Happy Rainy Monday, Grizzlies!

Today, we have no classes scheduled.

Plan accordingly for the rain this week!  If we are crowded, the small gym is open, if you are just looking for a space to get out of the rain!

Toodles!
The Library

First day o' December in the Library!

Howdy, Grizzlies!
Today we are hosting:
Mr. Bunch 1,5, and 6.

Don't forget tomorrow is a super-duper late start.  The library will open after the faculty meeting, most likely around 9:15.   

Happy December!
X/o,

The Library

Tuesday @ GV Library

Howdy Grizzlies!

Today we are closed 1st period for a class. 

and the rest of our day looks like this:
Mr. Bunch 5,6

Remember to plan accordingly, since we have classes in here 1st period Wednesday and Thursday morning! 

Tech Nugget for the day:
Did you know you could take a class at Stanford??  At Berkeley?  From Penn State?  How, you ask??  From Open Culture, of course!  Check it out here at Open Culture. 

x/o,
The Library

Monday after Thanksgiving Break....

Welcome back, Grizzlies!
We hope you had some time off to relax and refresh....we now only have 14 more days until (gulp!) FINALS WEEK! 

Today:
Mrs Davies - 6th

NOTICE:  Tomorrow, Wednesday, and Thursday we will have a class in here during 1st period!  We will be closed for class instruction.  We apologize for any inconvenience, but will be back open on Friday. 

x/o,
The Library

Friday at GV Library!

Hiya Grizzlies!
Today, our visitors are:
Huffman - period 2
Irvin - period 3
Evans - period 5

UCLA college app workshop - period 6 and 7. 

have a great weekend!
X/o,
The Library

The Library on Thursday

Hey Grizzlies!
Today, we are hosting:
Mrs. Huffman - period 2
Mrs. Salmon - end of periods 2,3,4
and a UC presentation during periods 6 and 7. 

Tomorrow we will also have the UC presentation during periods 6 and 7, so please plan accordingly.

x/o,
The Library

Monday's schedule...

Hi Grizzlies!
Today we have Mr. Evans scheduled periods 2 and 3. 

Hope you had a wonderful 3-day weekend! 

xo,
The Library

Wednesday @ GV Library

Hello GV people!
Today our classes are:
Miss Marsden:  2,4,5
Mrs. Crossen: 3
Mr. Sal: 6

Remember, Thursday is our last day of school this week! 

xo,
The Library

Busy Week + Veteren's Day

Hi Grizzlies!

Did you remember to set your clock back one hour this weekend?  We hope so, or you probably didn't get to school at the right time! 

This is a busy week - we are closed 6th and 7th every day except Wednesday, and then we're only open 7th period! 

Today's schedule is:
Mr. Kingery 2,3
Ms Coe: 4,7
Mr. Kulish 5
Mrs. Davies 6

Don't forget, this Friday we are off for Veteran's Day! 

And why the ehck do we even HAVE Daylight Savings Time to being with?  Click here for some information from California....

Toodles,
The Library

Thursday @ GV Library

Howdy, Grizzlies!
Tuesday and Wednesday were busy for us since we were closed for CAHSEE testing.  We apologize for any convenience.

Today, Thursday, we are open during period 1-4 at least.  We say at least because we may need to use the library for make-up testing.  Please check the orange sign at the front of the library for closures.

Tomorrow morning is a double-double ...late start, that is.  Our faculty meeting will start a little later than usual.  We'll open after the faculty meeting.

xo,
The Library.

Thursday Mini Day

Happy Mini Day, Grizzlies!
Today, the following classes are in the library:

Coe: 2,5,6
Peterson-Henry: 4

Due to the minimum day and a teacher planning time, the library will close today at 12:30 instead of our usual 1:00. 

Have a fun early dismissal day!
Xo,
The Library

Last week of October!

Happy Monday, Grizzlies!
Today we are closed periods 1,2,4,5, and 6 for class activities.
Kulish:  1,2,4,6
Evans:  5

This Wednesday at lunch, we will be closed for a lunch meeting.

Don't forget that this Thursday is a mini day:  the library will be open until 1:00!

xo,
The Library

Wednesday Library News

Howdy Grizzlies,
We continue our busy week with:
Mr. Cody:  2,5
Mrs. Novean:  4,6,7
Miss Marsden: 3

yes, that's right - we're closed 6th and 7th.  Sorry, Open Period! 

Two reminders:
1.  Tomorrow (Thursday) is our Earthquake Drill during your 4th period class.  
2.  This Friday is a MINIMUM DAY with NO LATE START.  

Happy Wednesday,
The Library

Monday + rally schedule + mini day Friday = Busy Week

Hey Grizzlies!
This is a busy homecoming week - dont' forget to check out the activities sponsored by ASB- check out the sign hanging outside the library! 

Today is a rally schedule, and we have classes in here 2,3,4,5,6, and 7.  Sorry Open period! 

We're there when you need us...

Hey Grizzlies! 
Happy Monday!! 
Today is the inaugural day of our new off-campus texting/messaging service.  Are you at home and have a question for the library?  Need help searching a database?  Can't access it online?  Stressed out about MLA?  Use our new number to get in contact with one of our staff to have your school-related question answered. 

And.....we hate to say it, but we have to:  school or research-related questions only.  Anything inappropriate or non-school-related will be deleted and marked as spam.  Also, if you have a specific question about an assignment, you should email your teacher to clarify the assignment first.   

661-769-6385 - call or text us with your questions!
Xoxo,
The Library! 

Library SnapShot Day!

Hey Grizzlies!
Today in the library, we're taking a 'snapshot' to find out how and why you use the library.  Head over to the laptops to take the survey; it'll take you about 1 minutes to complete!
All responses are anonymous, and your feedback will help us improve library services for Golden Valley!  Did we mention there's a teensy, tiny reward for taking the survey?  Stop by the library and find out! 

Mrs. Coe is vising during 6th and 7th periods today. 
Tomorrow is Super-Late-Late-Late Start, btw.

xox,
The Library

Rainy Wednesday in the Library

Hi Grizzlies!
Man, it's NOT a nice day outside!  The sooner you get to the library during brunch and lunch, the better, since we fill up FAST!  Fast, I tell you! 

Today's schedule:  Mrs. Irvin's class 1st period. 

Tech Byte of the Day:  Want to help make Golden Valley, your community, Los Angeles, heck, the WORLD a better place?  Check out Action Tracker, a website dedicated to helping you single-handedly improve social and environmental issues.  Pick an action, log in, and then tell your story of how you helped!  Action Tracker is created by "We Are What We Do," a non-profit organization dedicated to help improve the world! 

Thursday and Friday in the library

Hi Students,
We've had some changes to our schedule and have added classes this week:


Thursday and Friday we are closed 1st period for Mrs. Irvin's class.

We area also closed 6th and 7th for classes.  Sorry, open Period students!  The classes are too big to accommodate 40 students AND Open period. 
Come visit us at brunch or lunch to get some of that homework done.  And don't forget:  Intervention will still be in the library on Thursday afternoon from 3:10-5:10, so come on in then!

Xoxo,
The Library

This week @ GV Library

Hi Grizzlies -
Here's our schedule this week:

Monday - no classes scheduled
Tuesday - closed 6th period for Davies
Wednesday - Mr. Hester (periods 2 and 7) and Mrs. Anthony (periods 3,4,5,and 6)
Thursday - Mr. Hester (periods 2 and 7) and Mrs. Davies (period 6)
Friday - no classes scheduled.

Only a few more days until Fall break!
Xoxo,
The Library

Library news for Wednesday

Howdy Grizzlies!
Miss Hand will be here period 2 and 3.
Mrs. Irvin will be here 4,5, and 6.

Unfortunately we are closed at lunch today for a senior meeting.  We apologize for any inconvenience, and will be open tomorrow at lunch! 

The Library

Monday + Scribble Maps

Hi GV,
Today in the library:
Mr I:  2,3,5,6
Mr. Gomez: 7

Tech Bite of the Day: 
Want to share a map with your friends, co-workers, or family?  Check out ScribbleMaps, a free tool that lets you place markers in Google Maps, and then draw on the map as well!  Did I mention it's free?  Check it out!

Happy Monday!
Xoxo,
The Library

Happy Friday + Honoring 9/11

Hi Grizzlies!
Happy Friday; we wish you all a great weekend.
Today, Mrs. Chung's classes will be visiting periods 3 and 6. 


Also, want a way to honor the victims as well as survivors of 9/11?  Check out the StoryCorps website, which has put together stories of people who experienced 9/11 first hand, and put it into animated form.  Check it out by clicking here. 

xo,
The Library

FauxFlash

Hi Grizzlies,
Ms. Coe will be in the library today during period 4. 

Tech Tip of the Day:


Need another way to get some studying done?  Check out an online flash-card creator like FauxFlash. 
Create a free account, and start making flashcards for that next quiz or test! 
                           Have fun studying!

Xoxo,
The Library

Wednesday in the Library!

Hi Grizzlies!
It's going to be another hot one today -- make sure to stay cool by coming into the library to relax and get some reading or studying done!
Today's classes are:
Rios 2,3,6
Coe 7
Salmon 4

Tech Tip of the Day:
Need to have a brainstorming session with your group members?  Try DrawItLive, a free online tool that allows you to draw with people in real time!  Not only that, but you can use the chat feature while drawing!  It's basically like a giant whiteboard.  Just share the URL with your group members.  Check it out!


Stay cool, Grizzlies!
Xo,
The Library

Back from Labor Day!

Welcome back everyone - we hope you all had an enjoyable 3-day weekend!  Woo-Hoo!!

We have a pretty busy day today:
Ms. Rios: 2,3,7
Mr. Gomez: 5,6
Mr. Cody:  4

This means we will be closed 6th and 7th period - all of the computers will be used.  If you are overloaded with homework, come on in, and we'll give you a special spot to sit! 

Thanks, and stay cool the next few days!
Xoxo,
The Library

Late Start Friday, 9/2

Hi Grizzlies!
Today, Ms. Rios is visiting the library with her 9th graders, period 2,3,4,6, and 7.  Thus, we are closed to Open Period students. If you have specific homework that you MUST be in here, we can make some exceptions.  Please see the library staff if you would like special permission to work  while the class is in here.

Tomorrow is our first super-late-start.  The library opens at 9:15.

We wish you a great, long weekend, and we'll see you on Tuesday!
xo,
The Library

August 25 - Thursday!

Your first full week of school is almost finished, Grizzlies! 

Friends of the Library met for our first meeting yesterday. We will meet every Monday in the library back room at 12:30!  Join us! 

We are still accepting those Textbook Damage Forms - PLEASE go through your books and write down any marks, tears, bends, etc. 

Have a great day!
The Library

Library: Come on In!!

Hi GV!
Don't forget:  we ARE open for business!  Come on in during brunch, lunch, during an open period, or after school do get homework done, or use the computers for school work. 

We have a few sections of the library closed off due to our textbook distribution, but you can still visit! 

Open period students:  remember to sign in and scan those IDs!

Cheers! 
The Library

Picking up Textbooks

Hi GV!
Since it's only the first full week of school, many students are still changing schedules.  That means that a bunch of you need to swap textbooks.  Make sure to bring your 'old' book back, and we'll get you the correct book that you need.  Remember to have your ID card and schedule ready so we know which book to get for you! 

Also, if you are in an AP class and are on a wait list, never fear:  we will email your teachers when your textbook has arrived!  Don't forget we have copies of all the textbooks in the library, so you if you have homework, you can stop by to get work done.

First Days Back!

Welcome back to school, Grizzlies! 

We wish you all a great day back at school as you navigate your schedule and meet your new teachers.  The library will be open from 7:00 until 4:00 both Thursday and Friday for you to pick up and/or swap textbooks if your schedule has changed.  Remember to have your schedule and ID handy. 

Don't forget: 

1. We have free bookcovers for you to take!
2. Stay and fill out that textbook damage form!  PUH-LEASE take the time to fill out the form and let us know any damages on your books when you got them.  You can drop off the form between now and next week (Sept 2nd).
3. The library will officuially open on August 22nd for our regualar hours: 7:15-3:15.  

Thanks for being patient as we get all students their textbooks!  We wish you all a great year!!

xo,
The Library

Registration Info

Hi all! 
When you visit for registration, we'll have textbook damage forms available to fill out; please feel free to a). sit down, relax, and go through your textbooks to record any damage the books may have right then and there, or
b).  Take the form with you, and have your student return the form the first week of school. 

It's critical for you and your students to look through the books; as per the Hart District, students are responsible for the textbooks and we do not want to put either you OR us in the situation where it looks like it was damaged under your name. 

Our textbooks are definitely NOT brand new, so we know they come in less-than-perfect shape! 

Library Summer Hours

Hi GV,
For those of you who need the AP US textbook, please check out our Summer Hours:

8 a.m.-12 p.m
June 1-3
June 6-9th
June 13th, 15-17th
June 21st-23rd

Hours for July will be posted shortly.  Stay tuned! 

Last week of school!!

Hi GV Grizzlies!
Well, it's our last upcoming week!  The library will be busy collecting textbooks - come on up to the front counter and make sure we say your name so you know you are turning in your own books! 
Then, enter our "VIP Room of Textbooks" to put the book back with the others. 

Thanks, and good luck on your finals!!
xoxo, The Library

This week in the library

As you guys have probably figured out, we have re-arranged the library for textbook return.  It's a really big job for us, so we've had to close some parts of the library.  Our limited seating is given to students with schoolwork and studying.  Thanks for understanding!!! 

Returning your textbooks:  you'll notice we have blue arrows on the ground.  Once you have your books scanned, follow the arrows and put your book back on the appropriate pile!  Mrs. McCann or student service will guide you if you get lost!! 

Good luck on your finals!  Only 9.5 more days left!! 

Thursday AND Friday update

Hi GV!  Happy Thursday!
Today Mrs. Anderson/Mrs. Anthony's classes are in here 2-5
and Miss Rios is in here period 6.

Open period students - if you have definite work to do, see me or Mrs. Pedroza and we'll let you sign in!

Finally, Mr. Rodriguez will be my sub tomorrow, so say hello to him.  Mrs. Vernon's art class will be in the library 2-4, 6th and 7th.  Have a great weekend!

Wednesday Library Update!

Hi everyone,
Today the library has classes 2 and 7 (Huffman),
and (4,5,6) Bunch.  Most computers will be used. 

Studying for the SATs or the AP?  Try Bubbabrain, a website designed to cater games to your learning style!  Have fun!

Happy first Monday of May!

Welcome back, GV - hope you all had a great weekend!
Today we our classes are:

Anthony/Anderson 2-5
Rios - 6

And, have you heard the Bin Laden news?
Here are some places to check out more information:
President Obama's announcement
CNN Timeline of Bin Laden over the years
NPR article, "From Millionaire's Son to Most-Wanted
BBC breakdown of events leading up to the raid on Bin Laden

Thursdsay update - Food Day!

Hi GV students!
Today and tomorrow the library will be used for STAR makeups - make sure to check for a sign outside the library to see if we are closed or not. 

Today is also food day! 

Craving a spciy chicken sandwich from Carl's Junior?  Come on by the Friends of the Library table for one - just $2.  Don't forget all proceeds benefit the Library!

Woah, it's the last week of April!

Happy Monday, GV Friends!
This is our last week of STAR testing:
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday: Science

The library will be used this week again for STAR testing and STAR makeups on Thursday and Friday.  We will let you know on Wednesday how long we will be closed for makeups. 

Today in the library:
Anthony/Anderson: 2,3,4,5

Happy Friday and Happy Earth Day

Have a great weekend, everyone!  This weekend, we present you with a challenge:  try to do SOMETHING green starting today.  And then try to do it once a week!  And then make it once a day!  So forth and so on.  Need some ideas? 

Visit Earth Day 2011 for some inspiration, ideas, events, and viewpoints.

Thursday update

Last day for STAR this week! Thanks to our 1st period crowd for packing up early so we can prepare for testing. 

Today's classes: Mrs. Jimenez, period 4.

Need something to read today?  Why don't you check out LA Youth?  It's a newspaper written and published for teens - by teens all throughout and around the Los Angeles area.  Check it out here at LAYouth.com

Wednesday news -

Happy Wednesday, everyone!
More STAR testing today:  English/Language Arts, Part II.  Don't forget we're closed at brunch for kids who are continuing to test.

• We'll most likely be open for lunch!  Come on in!

Tuesday Library News

Hi GV!
Hope you are all doing smashingly on your STAR tests! 

Mr. Kulish's 4th period class will be in here today. 

Intervention in here after school until 5:10 today - English AND math!! 

Monday update

Hi Golden Valley!
Hope you all had a lovely weekend! 

Mrs. Anthony's /Mrs. Anderson's 2,3,4,5 classes will be in the library today.

The library will also be used for STAR testing.  We'll be closing at 7:30 each STAR test morning to get the room ready and set up.  We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Also, the library is also used as STAR test overflow - we may not be open directly at brunch because of students still testing. 

Thursday news - closed at lunch today! Boo!

Hi GV!  Here's what's up for today:

• Mrs. Anthony's class is in here 2,3,4, and 5 today
• Mr. Deuschle - period 6
• Mrs. Huffman - period 7

So, yes, we are closed 6th and 7th, although if you have independent work you can do without bothering the classes scheduled, ask me, Mrs. Pedroza, or Mrs. Frost, and we'll probably let you sign in!!  

Unfortunately, we are also closed at lunch today for the ASVAB test results review!  Never fear, Friday we'll be open again! 

Test Post #1

Hi GV!  Just checking to make sure our blog works!