<![CDATA[ACHS ILC - ILC Student Blog]]>Sun, 24 May 2026 07:32:32 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Letters About Literature Contest]]>Sat, 04 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/october-22nd-2016
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​Win up to $1,000! ​All you have to do is write a letter to the author of a book, poem or play explaining how their work changed your view of the world. Deadline is December 9. View a flyer here, or see Mrs. Mason for more information.
]]><![CDATA[Vocabulary video challenge]]>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 18:01:24 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/vocabulary-video-challengeThe New York Times is hosting their 4th Annual 15-Second Vocabulary Video Challenge. This challenge invites students to create a short video that teaches a vocabulary term. Deadline is February 28.  Interested?  Click here for more information. ​
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Bifurcate = vocabulary
]]><![CDATA[What’s your 2017 reading resolution?]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:39:43 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/whats-your-2017-reading-resolutionAahhh, it’s a new year with a promise for a new you. If you’re like me, you enter each year with plans to make changes in your life—maybe you want to lose weight or to spend more time with family and friends.

This year, I’m adding a new resolution to my bucket list. I’m going to challenge myself to read a wider variety of books this year and I challenge you to do the same!
​It’s super easy to do. All you have to do is pick a reading challenge. To help you along, I’ve selected three different challenges. Each challenge takes a different approach to expand your reading options.
Need more ideas? Check out the Master List of 2017 Reading Challenges. You’re sure to find a list for you. :)

Happy reading!
]]><![CDATA[GE-Reagan Scholarship Program ]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:57:07 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/ge-reagan-scholarship-programHigh school seniors are eligible to apply for a $10,000 renewable scholarship -- up to $40,000 per student!
The 2017 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program is offering scholarships to college-bound students who excel in leadership, drive, integrity and citizenship. Award recipients will receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years. These monies can be used to offset the following education expenses: tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board.

Click here to find out eligibility and application details.

Deadline: January 5, 2017
]]><![CDATA[Gift the gift of a book]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:34:15 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/gift-the-gift-of-a-bookDecember is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only do students and staff members ask for reading recommendations for the upcoming holiday break, they request help to find the perfect book for a child, friend or family member. With the thousands of books published each year, selecting the right book for someone could seem like a daunting task. However, it is easier than you may think.
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​There are plenty of book lists available to narrow down your choices. As there are a variety of readers and/or age groups, I chose four book lists to share. These lists offered different ways to organize book recommendations and should meet the needs of everyone.
2016 Goodreads Choice Awards – This is one of my favorite reading lists, as the winners in 20 categories were chosen by the readers! Eligible recommendations were books published in the United States between November 16, 2015, and November 15, 2016. This site also has a “Best of” Lists link (left-hand side) that includes recommendations from the New York Times, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and many more!
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The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books – This is a leading children’s book review journal for school and public librarians located at the University of Illinois. Every year, they publish a free 2016 Guide Book to Gift Books. This annual publication highlights more than three hundred of the best books and is organized by age group: Picture Books, Books for Young Readers (Grades 1-3; 6-8 years), Books for Middle Readers (Grades 4-6; 9-11 years) and Books for Older Readers (Grades 7-12; 12-18 years).

MU Libraries - University of Missouri – The professors at the University of Missouri celebrated its 175th anniversary by compiling a list of the 175 most influential books. Their choices are broken down by autobiographies/biographies, fiction, non-fiction, philosophy/spirituality, plays & poetry, science and social sciences. As you can see, it’s pretty impressive.

​NPR's Book Concierge - The NPR staff and critics selected 300+ of their favorite books for 2016.  You’ll find that it’s super easy to use the filter to find just the right book for someone. There are also links to their 2008-2015 lists.Congratulations to the best and most influential books of the year.
​Happy reading!
]]><![CDATA[National Novel Writing Month]]>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:01:20 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/october-30th-2016Are you an aspiring writer? If so, challenge yourself by participating in the National Novel Writing Month's program. NaNoWriMo values "enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel."  Starting November 1, participants have one month to write a 50,000 word novel.]]><![CDATA[Aspirations in Computing Contest ]]>Sat, 22 Oct 2016 21:00:27 GMThttp://achsilc.weebly.com/ilc-student-blog/aspirations-in-computing-contestPicture
The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing honors high school women who are active and interested in computing and technology, and encourages them to pursue their passions. This competition includes recognition at the national level and at the local level. Deadline: November 7, 2016. Find out more at Aspirations in Computing. 
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