Beat Dr. Frankenlichtenstein
Marisa Ruotolo, News From The Classroom Editor
November 15, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Mrs. Tully’s AP Literature classes gathered in the library to participate in a special literary activity created by Midlo's head librarian, Mrs. Heather Murfee. The theme was Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, with an end goal to find the creature’s scattered body pa...
Midlo Library’s Food For Fines
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
November 13, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
The library is providing amnesty for fines via Food for Fines from November 7, 2018-December 17, 2018 so that each canned food item reduces student library fines by $1.00. All donations will benefit the Chesterfield Food Bank.
Leigh Bardugo Introduces Unique YA Novels
Rachel Bybee, Arts Editor
November 9, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
Leigh Bardugo, a young adult novelist, is known for her brilliant books that take place in the Grishaverse. The first book she published was Shadow and Bone, the first book of the Grisha Trilogy. She draws in her readers with detailed descriptions and thrilling plots. Shadow and Bone begins with Ali...
Midlo Library Packs Pumpkin Pizzazz
Sarah Moskovitz and Caitlin Woods
November 6, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
On October 30, 2018, the Midlothian Library held a pumpkin carving and painting event after school. Students gathered in Section B to pick their pumpkins and candles, while the librarians, Mrs. Heather Murfee, Ms. Emily Mazzanti, and Ms. Chiquita Dawson, passed out templates for those deciding on the design th...
Midlo Librarians Recommend Books for the Fall Season
Rachel Bybee, A&E Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
In the spirit of autumn and Halloween, Midlothian’s librarians share their favorite books for the season. Mrs. Heather Murfee, the Head Librarian, favors the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. “We all need to be reminded that there’s a bit of monster in all of us, and there’s also a lot of ...
Mazzanti Receives TRT Recognition
Emily Vanlandingham and Cara Hahn
October 5, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, Spotlights
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Ms. Emily Mazzanti received the Teachers Recognizing Teachers Award from Mrs. Marie Randrianasolo and Mrs. Beth Harbula. Ms. Mazzanti's dedication to Midlo's students shows through her positive work ethic in the library, as well as in her work with the Autism Program. She...
Library Hosts Summer Reading Celebration
Maddie Burke and Zinzi Symister
October 2, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, News from the Classroom
On September 28, 2018, over 150 bookworms gathered in the open commons for the 2018 Summer Reading Celebration. Librarians Mrs. Heather Murfee and Ms. Emilia Mazzanti led the celebration, and the open commons brimmed with beach-themed decorations, including: floats, beach balls, and pineapples. To ad...
Gear Up for Summer Reading
Alyssa Marchese and Samantha Johnson
June 5, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library, Student Life
Summer is just around the corner and with it comes summer reading. Students all over Chesterfield County are expected to read over the summer. With as much free time as students have once the school bell rings for the last time, it can be hard to choose just a few books to read and even harder to find...
March Madness: Battle of the Books
Carrie Rowley and Caitlin Woods
March 12, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
The Midlothian High School Library kicks off its very own March Madness celebration with an innovative, new twist of the typical March Madness basketball bracket. The Midlo librarians recently created a "book bracket," which allows books to compete head-to-head in order to win the greatest title, Midlo Book...
Library Hosts Truffula Tree Treat Thursday
Katherine Krievs, Midlo Scoop Staff
March 1, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
Around Chesterfield County, students from kindergarteners to seniors are celebrating Dr. Seuss Week. Midlo's library team has hosted fun activities all week in the library for students to enjoy. On Monday, the librarians distributed Starburst candies and read The Sneetches aloud. On Tuesday, students watch...
Dr. Seuss Week: Read Across America
Nour Goulmamine, Midlo Scoop Staff
February 23, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
Midlo Library and STEM Club Bring the Fun
Sarah Moskovitz, Midlo Scoop Staff
February 9, 2018
Filed under Midlo Library
On February 10, 2018, the Midlo High Library hosted its second IRL Gaming Event of the year, a collaboration with Mr. Ben Java's STEM Club. The event was filled with eager students, lots of games, and tasty refreshments, supplied by Mrs. Heather Murfee, Mrs. Emily Mazzanti, and Ms. Chiquita Dawson. As th...
