[LM_NET] library is so boring

[mlgav <mlgav@YAHOO.COM>]

If I hear this phrase again from one of the 8th graders, I may run screaming for 
the door.  At my middle school this current class of 8th graders seems to be the 
most problematic in terms of loudness, not showing respect for teachers and each 
other, maturity and boorish behavior.  They have problems with all the specialists 
and I hate the idea of dreading them but I am starting to.
   
  They are not going to go away, so I am working hard to keep them busy, happy and 
learning.  Ah a noble task but heck it's my job.
   
  I want them to at least enjoy coming to the library during their schedule 
classes.  Any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated.  Our schedule has them 
coming to the library 2x per week for 45 minutes.
   
  Thanks to any who respond,
   
  ~~~~~~~~
  Mary Gavlik
  Library Media Specialist
  Chuckey-Doak Middle School
  Afton, TN


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You see, I don't believe that libraries should be drab places 
where people sit in silence, and that's been the main reason
for our policy of employing wild animals as librarians. 
— Monty Python skit
       
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