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.)

7. April 14th Read-In at the State House

9. "It is a great place to find resources for class, both in print and online." J. Hauser (teacher)

10. "It offers a quiet place for research. I am sure my students are getting good instruction and information on writing a critical paper." A. Cannon (teacher)

11. "The library is important to me because it gives me a place to strive school-wise." M. Mebane (student)

12. "I can go to the library to finish homework and study, which is important and helps me keep my grades up." C. Gentry (student)

13. "I think it helps improve the knowledge base and productivity of the school." A. Morrissey (student)

14. "It lets me go into another world when I read a book." P. Koman (student)

15. "I need the library to do work I can't do in class or at home." L. Will (student)

16. "It is a place where I can work, and know absolutely that I won't be disturbed." C. Mills (student)

17. "I love to read and the library is the best place to feed that addiction." A. Smith (student)

18. "I would live here if they let me. There are so many good books to read." J.Barriage (student)

19. "It gives me the knowledge I am looking for in a great environment!" C. Cooper (student)