Staff Update: One Book One San Diego and November Calendar

Join GUHSD’s One Book, One San Diego Book Chat on November 16th 3-4 pm

GUHSD’s Library Council is hosting a district-specific chat about this year’s One Book, One San Diego pick They Called Us Enemy via Zoom on Monday, November 16th from 3-4 pm. Students, teachers, and staff are welcome to participate whether they have completed the book, just started, or are somewhere in between. To receive the Zoom join link for the November 16th event, simply submit this form (bit.ly/guhsd-tcue). When submitting the form, you will also have the opportunity to request a print copy of the book to borrow. You may also email Suzanne (ssannwald@guhsd.net) if you would like to request multiple copies or have any questions. Learn even more at bit.ly/rst-tcue.

November 2020 Calendar: ‘Tis the Season to be Thankful

For November, we highlighted National Native American Heritage Month, National Veterans and Military Families Month, National Novel Writing Month, and National Gratitude Month. Print and/or bookmark your own copy to follow along: bit.ly/nov20cal

Library News: Join GUHSD's One Book, One San Diego Email List & Borrow a Print Copy

Have you ever wanted to be part of a book club? Here's your chance to be part of a countywide one! Join us in reading the graphic novel They Called Us Enemy, a memoir by George Takei about his family's experience in Japanese Incarceration Camps during World War II. All students may borrow the eBook using the Sora app, and we even have print copies available to check out through the WHHS Library - submit a request at bit.ly/guhsd-tcue. Learn how to access the eBook and more about One Book, One San Diego at http://bit.ly/rst-tcue.

Staff Update: Schoology Monday Reminder and One Book One San Diego

Schoology Monday Reminder

Each Monday through December 7th GUHSDtech is partnering with Schoology to offer 1-hour Zoom trainings for interested GUHSD teachers. This Monday, October 19, there will be two offerings: "Introduction to Assessments" and "Using Google with Schoology." You will find registration links to these sessions and all other offerings at bit.do/SGYmondays. Space is limited to 25 participants per session so don't wait! 

Join the GUHSD One Book, One San Diego Email List & Request a Print Copy

Thanks to our collaborative relationship with the San Diego County Library, our school was able to get 34 copies of They Called Us Enemy for free! While the book is not yet on the approved textbook list, students may be invited to optionally read the book as an independent read, as part of a literature circle, or just for fun! Teachers, staff, or students who would like to request a print copy just fill out this form. You may also email Suzanne (ssannwald@guhsd.net) if you would like to request multiple copies on a first come, first serve basis. NOTE: Even after One Book, One San Diego, the 34 copies will be available in our textbook collection for future use. Learn even more at bit.ly/rst-tcue.

Staff Update: October Calendar, Chromebook Help Reminders, and One Book One San Diego

 October Calendar: Taking it one week at a time! (bit.ly/oct2020cal)

Chromebook Help Reminders

• The library only issues students additional Chromebooks and chargers when they have broken or lost/stolen items. We do not provide day loan items. If teachers have classroom loaner Chromebooks that need to be fixed/troubleshot, we are happy to help you. 

• Curbside Chromebook help continues at the Flag Circle on Mondays 1-3pm and Wednesday 8-10am.

• When attending classes on campus, students may get help in the library 7:30am-12pm.

• Outside of these hours, students may also continue to get help by email and phone from:

• Jovan Bessette, Technology Specialist, jbessette@guhsd.net, 619-956-0463

• Suzanne Sannwald, Teacher Librarian, ssannwald@guhsd.net, 619-956-0461

GUHSD Joins One Book, One San Diego (bit.ly/rst-tcue)

As Robin emailed earlier this week, the One Book, One San Diego read for 2020 is They Called Us Enemy, a graphic novel by George Takei about his family’s experiences in Japanese incarceration camps during World War II. Access the link above to learn more about the One Book, One San Diego countywide reading program and how anyone with an @guhsd.net account may borrow the book from the San Diego County Library using the Sora app. p.s.This is a subject that has personal resonance for me (Suzanne) since my family members were also incarcerated and when becoming a teacher librarian, I learned that my grandmother worked in a library in Poston!