Blogs are changing the way we communicate, and they have have tremendous potential to change education, too.  How do you think your teachers could use blogs in their classroom? How could or would you use one to help you learn better?  Share your ideas here and maybe we can host a classroom project here.

We have had several rounds of book exchanges now with most grades.  It appears some authors are quite popular here at Sykesville Middle School.  Which authors would you read or recommend to fellow students?  Why do you like those  particular authors? Here in the media center we like Sarah Dessen, Andrew Clements, Gordon, Korman, Gail [...]

The public library has recently launched a book club program. Every month, the club meets to discuss the book that they read that month. This month’s book is Raven’s Gate by Anthony Horowitz. Make sure you check it out! The book club meets on October First.

Wow!  There have been quite a few comments to approve in the last few days which is great.  But, it appears many students have forgotten basic grammar rules.  Remember, your comments are visible to the world so take your time and use correct punctuation.  This will make you a better writer and communicator, too.  Here [...]

It is great to see all of the new 6th graders visit the media center for the first time.  We  will use the interactive remotes for the very first time in the the media center for this orientation.  Let me know what you think and what we should do to improve orientation for next year. 

Last week 8th graders came in to take their first SRI (Reading Inventory) tests on the computers and to check out books for the first time this year. In fact most all classes will be in, in the next 2 weeks for the same thing. So my question for you is, what did you check out? [...]

Welcome to the new Sykesville Middle School Media Blog. If you are new to blogs, this is a place on the web that allows people to share comments about subjects that interest them. Since this is the Sykesville Media Blog we will share suggestions of great books we are reading. Eventually we [...]