Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl membership is growing and there is still time to join the team!  For more information about team activities, find the team info page linked from www.ManeMedia.info/more, or through the HRRB digital session in the ManeMedia class on CTLS.  Start by reading one of the HRRB books over the Fall Break!

Say goodbye to the flowers and bees that brightened our space to begin the school year and look forward to a new themed display that is evolving.  Ms. Matuszek is working with student aides to bring us something special for fall.  We hope you have a great break and look forward to a new look and new books in October!  Need something to read now?  Stop by the media center before the break to check out a book or magazine or take a look at some of our digital options while we are off.

Students and staff may use the CCSDWireless network for free internet access on their personal devices!  To get started at school follow the 3 basic steps below, or start at home for quick access when you arrive on campus.  Click the image to access the district page with additional help.  The current initial password to begin access is byod1234​.

​Troubleshooting

• In a browser go to cert.cobbk12.org and download the appropriate security certificate for your device.
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• See specific instructions about how to install the certificate for your device on the CCSDWireless support page.

You will never be bored if you have a book that interests you.  Fortunately, we all have access to an abundant collection of eBooks and audiobooks that we can download for free.  Use Library PASS to access collections from Cobb Public Libraries or explore other options listed in the Leisure Reading and Listening section of ManeMedia.info.  If you are looking for books to help you learn about a topic of interest try searching the eBook Collections under the research area of ManeMedia.info. 

Use unexpected quiet time to read, reflect, and relate!  Non-fiction and fiction books help us learn when we take time to reflect.  A novel may help you relate to people living in a different environment or those with perspectives or character traits you have not previously considered.  Informational texts enhance learning even more when you think about how the presented material relates to concepts that you already understand.  

Use your spare time to read or listen to books so you will return to school with strengthened literacy skills and new insights.  Let me know if I can assist you with accessing resources linked from ManeMedia.info. 

Supporting a Culture of Learning and Student Success,
Dr. Bryan

The Cobb County Public Library System provides an easy method for all Cobb County students to access the public library system's digital resources!  Login information and direct links to some of CCPL’s most popular electronic resources appear on ManeMedia.info’s Library PASS page.  Discover resources for learning technology or a foreign language, read today’s Atlanta Journal Constitution, or enjoy multiple options for leisure reading and listening.  Explore Cobb Library Research and Digital Resources to find more, review the A-Z list of resources or the menu on the left of the CCPL site to access research database, eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, and more. 

Resources of particular interest to high school students are listed on CCPL's Library PASS for High School Students webpage.  Stop by the KMH Media Center for assistance logging in to, or using, any of the CCPL digital resources.

For additional info and links see MyPaymentsPlus for Library fees. 
​Congratulations on your accomplishment.  We wish you all the best!

Thanks to Mr. Coley and student helpers!  The seemingly impossible task of assembling our new maker table and storage unit is complete.  Watch for new make and take opportunities during the 2022-2023 school year.

Let us know!  Take ManeMedia.info’s Magazine Survey to let us know what magazines you would like available in Kennesaw Mountain High’s library next school year.  Please provide input by May 2nd.

Interested in digital magazines you can download on the go?  Learn how you can get free access to over 200 eMagazines from our previous post. 

Meet with multiple eager employers at the Teen & Young Adult job fair, Saturday April 23, from noon until 3PM, at North Cobb Regional Library.  Bring a few copies of your printed resume for prospective employers.  See ManeMedia's Resume Help for Teens blog post to easily create your resume. 

The job fair includes a drone exhibition and prize wheel!  More info on the job fair is posted on the CCPL website.   

​Developing your resume before you start applying for a job will make the process easier and give you confidence when you meet a potential employer.  KMHS Media Staff are here to help you compose and format your resume.  High school students starting their first resume may be confused by using a template designed for professionals, so try ManeMedia’s Resume Starter for High School Students (more at end of post).  Adapt any template to best represent you, by adding or removing section headers; see a list of suggestions below.  Keep formatting consistent and have someone assist with proofreading your final copy to make sure that it is error free!

High School Resume Starter Docs:  HS_Resume1.doc, HS_Resume2.doc, HS Resume Google Doc

New for 2022:  Library fines and charges may be paid using MyPaymentsPlus!  See Library Info on ManeMedia.info for additional information on Library Accounts and Policies.  Follow options on MyPaymentsPlus for Activities to find Media Center Payments, click and enter the amount owed.  Students who owe materials or fees receive weekly reminders through school email.  

Catch up on announcements you missed on KMTV by viewing the online announcements page.  The link to keep up with KMTV Announcements Online is available 24/7 on www.ManeMedia.info/more. 

​Stop by to see our creative BHM displays featuring over 45 of the many notable black men and women who have made significant contributions to American history and culture.  See who you recognize and learn about those you don’t.  Next to the pop-up of each featured contributor you will find a biography or other books connecting their life to our history and culture.  The media center shelves have a variety of books available that highlight many other blacks who have made outstanding contributions to society.  Search the catalog and eBook collections on ManeMedia.info, or ask media staff for assistance finding the right book for you.

​Set Up an account at www.CanvasWorkspace.brother.com to start designing.  Then visit the KMHS media center when you have time to learn about using our ScanNCut CM350 to cut your design on our paper or vinyl sticker sheets.  See media staff for more information.  Explore ManeMedia.info’s digital makerspaces for more creative resources.

As part of the Learning Everywhere Program, all KMHS students have the opportunity to receive a Dell laptop and carrying case for instructional use at home and school. In order to participate in the program, the enrolling adult must opt in through ParentVue.

To Opt-in

1. Log in to ParentVue
2. On the left menu, click on Student Device Liability Agreement
3. Read the agreement and accept it
4. Select Opt-in for each student

Students who opt in are assigned a new laptop while they are enrolled in the Cobb County School District and will be required to return the device upon graduation or withdrawal from the district. Your student will NOT receive a device unless you opt in.
 
WHY SHOULD I OPT-IN?

• Students will be expected to bring their district-issued devices to school every day for use in their content area classes.
• School-issued devices will automatically connect to the Cobb server, which will allow for better connectivity on-campus.
• School-issued devices will come with the required Office 365 software that Cobb students utilize.
• School-issued devices will have access to our testing platforms. For example, students will be able to take End of Grade Tests as well benchmarks like MI/RI in their classrooms, increasing flexibility and reducing the loss of instructional time. 
• When all students have the same device, teachers can incorporate technology more often since they are assured all students have access.

Find additional resources to support CCSD's Learning Everywhere Student Laptop Program and learn more about Office 365 and digital makerspaces on ManeMedia.info's Technology page.

Try creating your own animated GIF for sending digital holiday greetings.  For this one, Dr. Bryan customized a template and added animation in Canva and then adjusted the speed using OnlineGifTools gif speed changer.  Learn more about these resources and other options for getting creative in ManeMedia.info's Digital Makerspace.  

See ManeMedia.info's More for Students - Test Prep section for a link to the official DOE study guides.  You can also try the online test format or find other resources for a variety of test prep needs.  Stop by the media center for assistance with any of these resources.  

Whether you enjoy reading informative magazine articles or just swiping through to look at pictures, the Cobb County Public Library eMagazine collection is sure to have a publication that will match your interests.  Students may use their Library PASS account for free access to over 200 eMagazine titles available on smart phones, tablets, or computers.  Both current and past issues are available and may be viewed offline using the OverDrive app.  We recommend that you borrow and download a magazine while on Wi-Fi to avoid consuming costly mobile data.  For assistance using Cobb’s eMagazine collection contact Cobb County Public Library support at (770) 528-2326, or email contactus@cobbcat.org.  

For easy access to CCPL’s eMagazines, and other leisure reading and listening options, view options on the lower section of the ManeMedia.info homepage.  For those who prefer print magazines, stop by the KMHS Library to see our collection magazines and comic books available for checkout!

The Switzer Gaming Lounge is open!

• Fri, 09/03/2021 - 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
• Sat, 09/04/2021 - 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
• Mon, 09/06/2021 - 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
• Fri, 09/10/2021 - 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
• Sat, 09/11/2021 - 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

The Switzer Teen Room offers Video Gaming for students in Grades 6-12.  Choose from a selection of in-house video games to play with your friends. Limit 1 hour for each player.  Stop at the Teen desk to check out the gaming console and games. You must have a  library card or Library PASS account to check out games.  Switzer Library is about a 20 minute drive from KMHS. 

Call 770-528-2379 to reserve a spot; see Ms. Mbagwu when you arrive to checkout a console.  For more info about scheduling or cancellations email Angela.Mbagwu@cobbcounty.org.  

​Students can view the status of their KM library account by logging into the media center’s Book Catalog Search using their student number and KM computer password.  To view current checkouts and fines click on My Info at the top of the screen.  Extend the checkout period for a borrowed book by clicking the Renew button; this option is only available before the original due date and will provide an extra three weeks from the date that you click renew.  After the original due date for a book, or for repeated extensions, the book must be brought to the library for further renewals, to extend the checkout period without incurring a fine.  

To check the status of a Cobb County Public Library account, students may use their Library PASS login.

Participate in CCPL's May Madness vote for the favorite YA novel from the titles below.  Every week, the list will be cut in half to select the favorite new book and favorite classic YA novel. Then, the new and classic favorites will go head-to-head to find out which book comes out on top.  Complete the YA May Madness Week 1 form by, Friday May 7.  Read more about the May Madness YA Favorites Vote on the CCPL website.