January 29, 2021 Dear Jones Community, Black History Month 2021 Theme: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity Explore this year’s theme and attend Black History Month Virtual Festival virtual events hosted by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Access the video and full text of National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman's Poem, “The Hill We Climb,” recited at the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2021. Dive into African American History Month resources provided by the National Archives including the calendar of virtual events. Celebrate African American History with Chicago Public Library, including live virtual events, recorded events, film screenings and discussions, and recommended book titles. Of particular note is the opportunity to attend screenings of the new documentary Head to Head: A Documentary Detangling Identity, Health, and Beauty. Click for info about CPL Head to Head events and for info on the official Head to Head website. For Teachers from Teaching Tolerance Magazine: “Why We Need Black History Month—Especially This Year.” Many of these BOOK TITLES are available in print and electronic formats through the JCP library, the CPS virtual library, and/or the Chicago Public Library: African American History Month Books for Teens recommended by Chicago Public Library African American History Month Books for Kids recommended by Chicago Public Library JCP School Library African American Racial Justice List ‘18-19 Focus On Race, Equality, Anti-Racism and Social Justice African American Interest Titles in the JCP School Library collection ALA Youth Media Awards Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) and affiliated library organizations present the prestigious Youth Media Awards, a celebration of the very best content for children and young adults. Explore the winner and honor titles for the Printz Award (for literary excellence in young adult literature) and the Alex Award (ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults). Explore the full list of 2021 Youth Media Awards here. World Read Aloud Day, February 3, 2021 Join millions around the world as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with the twelfth annual World Read Aloud Day on February 3, 2021! Check out the official World Read Aloud Day Activity Hub for fun and free resources for all ages. Watch this brief video to learn how easy it is to access and read aloud great books to share with your loved ones in person or virtually! #WorldReadAloudDay That’s me above celebrating Lincoln’s Birthday (Feb. 12) along with World Read Aloud Day (Feb. 3) at Senn Park, steps from the Senn High School campus in Edgewater. Learn more about the beautiful statue at this link (advance video to 3 min, 7 sec). Abraham Lincoln was an avid reader. Examine the the annotated list of books read by Lincoln according to scholars. The annual Lincoln Award: Illinois Teen Readers' Choice Award is named after him. Click for this year’s 2021 Lincoln Award nominees! Media Literacy: National News Literacy Week #NewsLiteracyWeek Verified Facts - Credible Sources - Relevant Context
Ten tips to debunk conspiracy theories convincingly. From MIT Technology Review Ways to give back to your community in 2021 and EARN SERVICE HOURS! Virtually connect with 80+ nonprofit organizations from all over the city to learn how you can lend a hand. Whether your passion is the environment, the arts, or social justice, there’s a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. The virtual Chicago Volunteer Expo takes place on Sunday, February 21. Register here for one of the three 2-hour time slots. Teens: Submit Your Art to Chicago Public Library Teen Winter Challenge to Win Prizes Click here for all information about the CPL Teen Winter Challenge, including submission guidelines and prizes. The image above is the work of Schantelle A, the 2020 Young Artist Winner. International Holocaust Remembrance Day, January 27, 2020 The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie reopens on February 3. The museum offers free admission on Wednesdays in February and March. Due to Covid protocols you must register for free admission tickets online before arrival. The museum plans to host the special exhibition “Mandela: Struggle for Freedom” February 20 - September 20, 2021. Printers Row / The Jones College Prep Literary Magazine The Jones College Prep Literary Magazine, From Printers Row, is looking for submissions of poetry, short stories, and narrative essays. We also publish student artwork. We are seeking cover images and interior art. Student editors review all submissions for potential publication. We take submissions all year round. If you are interested in being published, please share your work with Mr. Bastyr at [email protected] Click here to see the most recent issue. Photo by Maxwell Lind '21. WBEZ Chicago presents COVID CONVERSATIONS The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the mental health of Americans of all ages. WBEZ has invited mental health experts to take your questions on how to cope during this stressful time and to connect you and your loved ones with helpful mental health resources. Thursday, February 1, 6:00 PM. Click here for further information and here to register for this free, virtual opportunity. Upcoming Steppenwolf Teen STEP-IN WORKSHOPS on March 3 and April 7 All Step-In workshops for the 20/21 season are virtual and held via Zoom Webinar. All events are offered free of charge. No experience necessary, just bring yourself! Find more info here. Free registration opens two weeks before each event. The Hamilton Education Program
EduHam Online is an easily adaptable, fully online resource that allows students to explore the world of HAMILTON and America’s Founding Era--ultimately creating and performing their own narrative in the form of a song, rap, spoken word, or scene. The Hamilton Education Program is free and open to students grades 6-12 anywhere, whether learning at home with their family or under the supervision of a teacher at school. Teachers and students can learn more about this program at this link. The sunlight hours are getting longer. Do your best on your final assignments and exams. Please reach out to me for any kind of support. I am here for you! Mr. Feeley School Librarian [email protected] jcplibrary.weebly.com My recent reads Read current and past library newsletters on the Keeping Up With the Jones Library blog. January 15, 2021 Dear Jones Community, The Obama eBump! Lots of JCP students checked out The Promised Land by Barack Obama in eBook and eAudiobook formats. Easy, right? Keep at it! The Promised Land is only available to the wider CPS community here until January 31, 2020. After that JCP students and staff will still be able to access it (eBook only).
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 18, 2021 Check out and read the book The Radical King, available as a multi-user eBook title in the JCP library. The collection features 23 selections, curated and introduced by Dr. Cornel West, “that illustrate King’s revolutionary vision, underscoring his identification with the poor, his unapologetic opposition to the Vietnam War, and his crusade against global imperialism.” DuSable Museum of African American History: BBC Face to Face / Martin Luther King, Jr. Interview (1961): Martin Luther King, Jr. talks about his childhood experiences and the incidents that led to the Montgomery bus boycott. (film / 31 minutes) Chicago History Museum’s Virtual Event | MLK Day: King in Chicago 11 AM- 3 PM. Click here for free registration and to get the Zoom link. WBEZ: Chicago NPR News Source: MLK Day: How Martin Luther King And Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacies Intersect: a panel discussion moderated by WBEZ’s Jerome McDonnell, featuring the descendants of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Cesar Chavez and Jesse Jackson as well as a talk by Martin Luther King scholar Dr. Clayborne Carson. (podcast / 27 minutes) The Art Institute of Chicago honors the legacy of King’s powerful voice and highlights the role that art and artists play in social and political transformation. Among the online offerings is the new video work The Two Visits by avery r. young and Amir George that remembers Dr. King’s two visits to Chicago between 1965 and 1967. Check out “Resources and Actions” for service opportunities. New York Times Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 9 Ways to Honor His Legacy: Marches and parades are on pause this year. But streamed events and exhibitions are still commemorating King’s achievements. Northwestern University: Celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Click here for the flyer with free registration links. Chicago Parent 7 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events for Chicago Families. Most family events have been moved online in 2021 Click here for information about events and activities around the country compiled by Jones parent Roberto Menjivar. Media Literacy Check out these two items about the violent attack on the US Capitol on January 6 through the lens of media literacy. This First Draft item is dated January 8 and this edition of The Sift (for educators) by the News Literacy Project is dated January 11. WARNING: Some content in this week's issue of The Sift includes disturbing language, images and video footage, including profanity, racist slurs, hate symbols and violence. The Friends of Jones Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Invites JCP Parents to a Book Discussion JCP parents are welcome to join the Friends of Jones Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and the JCP school librarian for its first book club. The group will meet via Zoom to discuss the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo on Thursday, February 4 at 6:30 PM. The book will certainly generate meaningful discussion about racism. Please reach out to FOJ parent Latrice McArthur with any questions or to request the Zoom link [email protected] JCP Restorative Justice Foundations of Peer Conference Program The Jones Administration has enlisted the services of Alternatives, Inc. - an agency that supports and empowers Chicago youth to build safer and more vibrant communities. Fifteen sophomore and junior leaders have been selected to participate in training to become Peer Conference Leaders who will introduce student-led restorative justice practices to the Jones community. They are Jonah McArthur, Rawan El-Bawab, Daniel Andrade, Violet Berlin, Sophia Cruz, Greta Jung, Zoe Weinstein, Aaliyah Short, Sarah Rubinov, Saniya Kodavarti, Lina Pham, Jaclyn Davis, Keenan Houlihan, Daniele Rose Dapiton, and Luna Suarez. Women in STEM Join American Experience for a discussion on pioneering women in STEM, inspired by their new film, The Codebreaker, currently streaming on PBS. The film features the work of cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman who brought down Al Capone, broke up a Nazi spy ring in South America, and laid the foundation for the National Security Agency (NSA). Free online registration for discussion here. Stream the documentary on PBS here. (52 minutes) COLUMBIA COLLEGE After School Classes Start on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Click here to learn more and to register for virtual classes. Chicago Public Library Virtual Homework Help
Please consider this offer of homework support from the Chicago Public Library and spread the word to students of all ages. Click chipublib.org/Homework Help Thank you for reading! I wish you safety and joy and books that light you up inside in 2021. Mr. Feeley School Librarian [email protected] jcplibrary.weebly.com My recent reads Read current and past library newsletters on the Keeping Up With the Jones Library blog. |
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