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The MSD Library sponsors RIF*,
Reading is Fundamental, three times a year. This is a program where
all the students can pick out free books to take home.
The next RIF*
Distribution will
be held the
week of May 2, 2005.
Students involved in art will be displaying
some of their work throughout that whole week.
During the first RIF*
distribution this year, Stark Elementary students did short ASL stories.
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Joyla starts off the program with an ASL 1-5 story. |
Kevin has his own ASL story using hand shapes. |
Kiara, with the help of other classmates, starts off their ABC story "Mom Goes
to Work" by using the letters A to G. |
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Jessica continues the ABC story with mom getting ready for work by
using the letters H to N. |
Lindsey adds on to the story with mom getting in the car by using the
letters O to T. |
Victoria concludes this very cute ASL ABC story with mom driving and
arriving at work with the letters U to Z. |
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Mrs. LaBorde show the students that there are many versions of the story
"The Three Little Pigs". She adds a twist to her version of the story. |
Chenneye tells Alex about something interesting in her book. |
Mrs.Vicker's class - Skye and Jessie search for their free RIF* book. |
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Librarian Mrs. Craghead lets Austin know that he can pick one free
RIF* book. |
Students relax and enjoy their new RIF* books. |
Jessica takes this opportunity to read to Scotty, one of the Kindergarten
students. |
The Second annual RIF*,
Reading is Fundamental, program was held on February 8th. Students were
able to pick out 2 free books. During RIF* High School drama students had
7 different stations that included short skits to tribute Laura Redden Searing, a famous
journalist and MSD 1858 graduate's, life.
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Austin shows his teacher, Ms. Burnaman, one of the books he has chosen. |
Dustin shows off his books to Superintend Kerr, portrayed by Senior Branndon. |
Kenrick and Nathaniel look over the books as Mrs. Eisenhour browse. |
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Born February 9, 1840 in Sumerset County Maryland. Enrolled in MSD in 1855
at the age of 15. Graduated MSD in 1858. She died August 10, 1923 in
San Mateo, California
Laura Redden Searing Searing
wrote for many newspapers and magazines. She also had books of poetry and short
stories published. The library carries some of her publications. |
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Haley portrays Lalla Rookh, who is a character in one of Laura Redden
Searing's favorite books. |
Kevin portrays President Abraham Lincoln being interviewed by Searing, portray
by Brittany. |
Nick portrays Ulysses Grant, who, explains his amazement, of Searing
coming to the battlefield to interview him and his men. |
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Monielle portrays
Searing recounting a time on horseback going from camp to
camp during the Civil War. |
Kira portrays a
bird that represents a poem written by Searing. |
Stephanie portrays
Searing while reading one of her poems. |
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Branndon portrays MSD
Superintendent William Kerr. Kerr was MSD's first Superintendent. He was
superintendent for 38 years |
Angelo portrays
Michael George Brennan, Searing's true love, who died before they could
marry. |
Kyle portrays John
Wilkes Booth, who Searing help compose a poem for a lady friend.
He was also the man that shot Lincoln. |
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