Showing posts with label Teen Time. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teen Time. Show all posts

Friday, September 26, 2008

Bethany's point of view....

Justine at Lewis Field
Morgan on the internet!

Shane relaxing in the stacks

















The Gargoyle...

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Three Cups of Tea, Book Discussion

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Book Discussion at the Brookfield Library, Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. ALL are welcome, including enthusiastic students...

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time


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Check out Greg Mortenson's blogspot.....
http://gregmortenson.blogspot.com/

Thursday, April 10, 2008

commonsense Newsletter

Common Sense Media Newsletter

New in Theaters
Smart People
Street Kings

DVD
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
There Will Be Blood

TV
The Sarah Jane Adventures
Date My House

Books
Keeping Score
The Great American Mousical

Music
Music for a Green Planet Shakin' in Chicago

Video Games
Pinball Hall of Fame (Wii)
Carnival Games (Wii)

Web Sites
MTVSwitch.com
MiniClip.com

Violence on the Internet

Kids, Violence, and the Internet: Tips for Parents

This week, a shocking video was released that shows the savage 30-minute beating of a teen who had allegedly trash-talked her attackers on her MySpace page. This is a powerful opportunity for parents to have a conversation with their kids about three critical realities to be aware of in this age of omnipresent media.

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This Week on the Web

This Week on the Web

Virtual worlds are almost as hot as scoring a Miley Cyrus concert ticket -- now Nickelodeon is stepping up by adding to its online hangout offerings. And do you know which state is the first to require Internet safety classes in school? Find out.

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Best Bets for Ages:/Ask                                            Common Sense
2 - 4Listen: Special Kind of Day
5 - 7Read it before you see it: Prince Caspian
8 - 10Check out: The Best Video Games for Kids
11 - 12Watch: Nick News with Linda Ellerbee: Election Issues '08 (Sunday)
13 - 15Rent: Best Prom Movies for Teens
Q: With all the negative press, it's hard to know when to introduce my kids to all the new technology out there. Can you help?

A: Say hello to Internet ingenuity by introducing curious kids to some of the positive sides of the digital age they're growing up in.



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Friday, January 11, 2008

Teen Time with Arts and Crafts




Evan (13) and Matt (15) assisted children during the Friday Arts and Crafts. They taught the kids and parents how to make 'God's Eyes' with yarn and popisicle sticks.




Monday, October 29, 2007

Art






Homework was completed, students then puzzled over what do do with the chestnuts.....

Friday, October 19, 2007

Teen Time!

Teen time at the Library. Senator Brewer referred to public libraries as a "safe haven for all"....Jonathon-or Florida-as he's referred to here, assembled the library's new periodical racks! Thanks for a great visit!












.....some of the after school work crew....All the students complete volunteer jobs to earn snacks and juice here at the library!

Homework help is available including supplies for projects.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Teen Time


Halloween safety
The streets of Brookfield are getting ready for the scariest time of the year Halloween .The most fun but one of the most dangerous holidays so here are a few tips on being safe on this great holiday.
1. Always have an adult with you. Have a flashlight with you at all times.
2. If you do not go with your parent stay in a group with your friends.
3. Stay away from unknown vehicle.
4. Do not eat candy that's wrapped until checked by your parents.
5. Don't eat apples or any other baked goods until checked by your parents.
6. Have Safe FUN!

By Morgan Worthington

Photo By Zach Faugno