Welcome to the MEI Middle Library!!! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Taegen Burritt, and I am the librarian at MEI Middle. Please feel free to email me at: tburritt@meischools.com if you have any questions or need help with anything.

Summer Reading:

Some of you are coming back from last year and have borrowed books for the Summer Reading program. The books must be returned the first week of school.

Insignia Library Account:

For a full tutorial on how to access your library account and place a book on Reserve, please click the Catalog and account info link on the left side of the The Beakling blog website: bit.ly/thebeakling

Once you have placed your books on Reserve, they will be available for pick up in the Library on the 2nd floor. I will send an email to your Office 365 account to notify you that your book(s) are ready, but you are welcome to come by and ask if it is available, too!

New books and magazines are added to the library all year so make sure to check out the Insignia Middle Library home page at: bit.ly/meimidlibrary

Library items are signed out for two-week periods and can be renewed from home by logging into your library account. Students may also email or talk to me in person if they need help renewing their books. There is a 25 cent fine for overdue items (per day/per item) so please remember to check your library account. Information on accessing and managing library accounts can be found on this library blog along with announcements, book suggestions, an Office 365 tutorial, etc.

SORA eBooks & Audiobooks:

We have Audiobooks and eBooks!!! The SORA app will be accessible on student tablets, but parents are welcome to download the app to their smart phone to use. For more information, please go to bit.ly/thebeakling and click on SORA eBooks & Audiobooks.

Instagram:

The library is on Instagram! Please go to:

@meimidlibrary if you want to keep up to date with what’s happening in the library!

Library Tip: If you need your password reset, please come to the library and Ms. Burritt will be happy to reset it for you.

SORA Ebooks & Audiobooks are also available during the summer! No late fees, no waiting forever for a popular book! Also, there are books that are only available from May until end of August, so check them out here! 

Congratulations to the April Poetry contestants! We have 4 winners, who will each receive a book tote bag/book/poster/candy for all their hard work, which can be picked up in the library.

• 1st place: Kanisha (7R)
• 2nd place: Amreen (6R-G)
• 3rd place: Pranav (8H)
• 4th place: Gurkirat (6W)

Family Poem by Kanisha (7R)

In the heart of our home, love’s gentle embrace,

family gathers, each finding their place.

Laughter and stories fill the warm air,

in moments together, we find joy to share.

~

Through thick and thin, they stand by my side,

in life’s little battles, they’re my trusted guide.

From childhood adventures to dreams we pursue,

and with family beside me there’s nothing we can’t do.

~

Traditions we cherish, like holidays bright,

gathering ’round tables, a beautiful sight.

With every and each heartfelt cheer,

our bonds grow stronger, year after year.

~

In times of sorrow, they’re my sheltering tree,

offering comfort, their love sets me free.

So here’s to my family, my steadfast crew,

in every heartbeat, I’m grateful for you.

~

Together we flourish, together we stand,

in this magnificent journey of life, hand in hand.

Family by Amreen (6R-G)

My family is the sun.

The sun that never sets.

The sun that is always shining in support.

~

My family is a constellation,

The constellation etched in my body and mind,

The constellation that is glimmering, night or day.

~

My family is an anchor,

The anchor that keeps me grounded against the strongest waves,

The anchor that makes my ship the best.

~

My family is a thunderstorm,

The thunderstorm that gives me the hardest time,

The thunderstorm that brings the best rainbows in the end.

~

My family is a story,

The story that has lessons that are life-saving,

The story that I hope never ends.

Family Poem by Pranav (8H)

Family is what we live for

Family is what we die for

We strive to help or family

Family is whom we cry for

~

Our families are nice

They help us when we are in need

Maybe getting the family that we have

Was a good old deed

~

Though we had to do chores

Though we bent over to clean our floor

There is one thing we are certain for

Family is over any chore

~

Family is whom we cry for

Family is what we live for

We strive to help our family

Family is what we die for

FAMILY by Gurkirat (6W)

Forms a strong bond

Ancestors

Memories

In-laws

Long lasting love

Years to enjoy together

Welcome to the MEI Middle Library!!! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Taegen Burritt, and I am the librarian at MEI Middle. Please feel free to email me at: tburritt@meischools.com if you have any questions or need help with anything.

Summer Reading:

Some of you are coming back from last year and have borrowed books for the Summer Reading program. The books must be returned the first week of school.

Library Hours: The library is open between 8 am and 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Insignia Library Account: For a full tutorial on how to access your library account and place a book on Reserve, please click the Catalog and account info link on the left side of the The Beakling blog website: bit.ly/thebeakling

Once you have placed your books on Reserve, they will be available for pick up in the Library on the 2nd floor. I will send an email to your Office 365 account to notify you that your book(s) are ready, but you are welcome to come by and ask if it is available, too!

New books and magazines are added to the library all year so make sure to check out the Insignia Middle Library home page at: bit.ly/meimidlibrary Library items are signed out for two-week periods and can be renewed from home by logging into your library account. Students may also email or talk to me in person if they need help renewing their books. There is a 25 cent fine for overdue items (per day/per item) so please remember to check your library account. Information on accessing and managing library accounts can be found on this library blog along with announcements, book suggestions, an Office 365 tutorial, etc.

SORA eBooks & Audiobooks:

We have Audiobooks and eBooks!!! The SORA app will be accessible on student tablets, but parents are welcome to download the app to their smart phone to use. For more information, please go to bit.ly/thebeakling and click on SORA eBooks & Audiobooks.

Instagram: The library is on Instagram! Please go to @meimidlibrary if you want to keep up to date with what’s happening in the library!

Library Tip: If you need your password reset, please come to the library and Ms. Burritt will be happy to reset it for you.

Paintings in the Sky by Addison H. (7S)

Thunder crashes, lightning flashes

Sunshine and rain, happiness and pain.

The sky is a painting, some days dark some light,

All I really know is the weather’s quite a sight.

The weather is interesting and changes quick,

In seconds, the sun, blown out like a candle wick.

The sun tells me to get up and run,

While the rain falling down gives me a frown,

The sky is like a painting, some days some light,

All I really know is the weather is quite a sight.

Seasons by Armaan B. (7B)

The Earth blossoms when Spring is in the air

Smiling ear-to-ear without a single care.

Leaves changing colors

Dropping to the ground

Every color is poking around.

~

Summer has arrived.

The sun is blasting and casting its heat.

Everyone and anyone enjoying the weather together.

People eating ice cream is like a nice dream.

Vacation and finally no more education.

~

Harvest season is here…

Rakes and back aches from pushing leaves all day.

Pumpkins, costumes, candy,

Autumn is here and it is here to stay.

~

Magical white dust falling from the sky and landing on the eyes.

Santa Claus and his paws are breaking home invasion laws.

Peasants, present shopping.

Tree’s and Christmas DVD’s

Winters here and it is clear that the year will help everyone build skills like writing poems.

A Drop by Rachael A. (8H)

Today is rain

I know because I’m wet

Tomorrow it will snow

I know because I’m cold

Yesterday was fun

Was warm but now it’s done

A week from now again

the sun will come, my friend.

~

Today it was snow

I know because I’m cold

Yesterday was rain

but then it froze again

and in a couple of days

the sun again will raise.

~

Today was warm

I know because if the swarm

the noise, the light, the crowds

for me they’re all too loud.

Tomorrow is my day

and why do you think I know?

Not because of the weather

But because I’m all alone.