Please see updates to our webpage which reflect this work.

http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/byrdlibrary/2011/07/04/research/

We are piloting a research process and organizer developed by our team which integrateslanguage that is aligned with H21, our standards, and our SOL.

We are piloting site-based licenses for www.freeplaymusic.com as well as www.easybib.com in our efforts to instruct students and staff in the ethical use of information.

During the first half of this year we worked to integrate 21st Century Learning Skills through aligning the grades 6-8 benchmarks found in Learners in Action with the content SOL, as well as the TIPC rubric for Henrico 21.

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We worked with 6th grade reading classes on utilizing e-Library as a tool for selecting books.•Henrico21 Collaborations:•

We worked with 8th grade English classes on a multimedia unit investigating effects of intolerance framed by the novel study of the Diary of Anne Frank. Click HERE to see an excerpt from a very special conversation our 8th graders had with two Holocaust survivors.

We worked with 6th grade advanced English classes on a digital book mash-up project.

We collaborated on a simple Five for Life research lesson with 6th Grade Health Classes.

We collaborated with 6th grade Social Studies teachers on a research project focusing on famous explorers.

We collaborated with a 7th grade 1A Science class on an environmental issues research project.

We collaborated with a 7th grade Reading class to learn how to locate, select, organize and properly cite images and sounds and develop ideas for public service announcements.

We collaborated on a World languages Unit with 7th grade World Languages classes to create travel brochures.

We worked with 7th Grade English classes to learn how to locate, select, organize and properly cite images and sounds for multimedia projects for a persuasive project with short stories.

We collected print an online resources for 8th grade Science research, 7th grade World Languages research, and 8th grade Holocaust research.

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We investigated new ways to promote free reading among our classes through various special days and programs such as the Barnes and Noble Family Night Out Book Fair, Teen Read Week, and Silent Nights (Days) in the Library. Check our library blog for more details.

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We instructed and trained teachers and students in the use and application of Windows Movie Maker, Zooburst, One Note, Power-searching in e-Library, the Flip video camera, Activotes, Advance Search research skills, Various Search Engines, website evaluation, copyright compliance, Creative Commons resources, Wordpress Blogs, Easybib and Picnik.

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We continued to develop, implement, and moderate our new, interactive Byrd Books Blog which is not only used for book browsing and selection, but also as a reflection/assessment tool for students to share books they have read.

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This year we are implementing lessons integrating RTI and our anti-bullying initiative including Rachel's Challenge (library, office, guidance aides).

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The following teachers scheduled/collaborated on lessons this month: Please note this data does not reflect planning time scheduled.

Teacher Grade Level(s) # of classes served Extended Research

Bell 6 19

Mallon 6 3

Rasor 8 8 4

Whitehouse 8 28 5

Bullen 8 28 5

Richards 8 15 2

Mallon 6 1 1

Clements 6 1

Jones 7 4

Dibble 7 4

Robertson 7 2

Kirby 6 3 3

Parker 6 3 3

Swain 6 3 3

Wilson 6 3 3

Dillon 7 18 5

Clark 7 6 3

Hurdelbrink 7 4 4

Williams 6 6

Richard 6 5

Lennox 6 3

TOTAL 161 classes 44 classes (select students)

[Please see the sample lesson plans tab to get a snapshot of skills, strategies and 21st C skills addressed]

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Anne Frank Stations/Intolerance Unit: Bullen, Rasor, Whitehouse, and Richards 8

Anne Fran...

Digital Bo...

Digital Book Mash-Ups: Bell

Sample projects

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As we reviewed our stats this month we noticed an increase in overall circulation .

All Digital Projectors were in service consistently throughout the month. Many teachers had to share as there were not enough projectors to keep up with the need.

Cameras, and speakers were consistently in use as evidenced through our check out records. A note was made to explore additional purchases of digital cameras.

The Flip cameras were consistently in use throughout the month.

AV Circulation

Student Walk-ins for May AND June (not including scheduled classes or general use):2,578-see the Space Usage Tab for a breakdown of usage

Nook Usage: Nooks were consistently used by students.

Requests from other schools going out:14

Requests to other schools coming in to BMS: 156

Inter-Library Loans:

Please click HERE to view our data through December.

Circulation Statistics

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We consider School Space and HCPSLink to be the essential and definitive sources for students and faculty for accessing current information, sharing knowledge , organizing thinking and work, and assessing progress. Our integration of library content and announcements with the Byrd Community Group has advanced efforts towards effective collaboration, equal access, and consistent student engagement with School Space and its elements. See examples of usage below:

LESSON Resources

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We use the announcement and poll section to develop and promote various library events, and administrative announcements. Below you will see examples of these announcements.

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Celebrate the season with Byrd Library’s Holiday Cheer Contest featuring Brian Selznick’s new

book Wonderstruck and Taylor Swift! Why THAT book and THAT musical artist? Check out the

Library Blog for all the info and enter to win TODAY!

Silent Nights (Days) in the Library are coming soon! Get the info on the library blog, ask your teachers, and get to the library to check out your books before December 15th!

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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The Byrd Talent Show is Coming!!! Auditions will be held Monday, Dec.12th

from 3:15-5:30 in Café 1. We need a VARIETY of acts, so get your friendstogether and come to auditions!!!

You got your READ on during the book fair...now its time to get your GAME ON!

Way to reach your goal!Do you want to play in the student/staff Turkey Bowl?

Sign up HERE to have your name placed in a raffle. The team will be announced

Monday 11/21.

ZOO-WEEE-MAMA!

Looking for a great way to kick off the release of the newest Wimpy Kid book,

Cabin Fever on Tuesday, November 15? Pick up your copy at our book fair

and check out this crazy awesome event on 11/17 at the Science Museum!

Click HERE for more information about the ONLY stop Jeff Kinney will make in

Virginia!

Are you ready for some kickball?

Sign up here if you wanna get in the game!

December 10th, 10am-12

Byrd Gym

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Hey Senators! Check out a recap of recent events as well as upcoming events in

YOUR library by visiting the Library Blog. Connect, see yourself, post your

comments, and be a part of the learning community!

The Book Fair is HERE! Click HERE for the 411.

Want something we don't have? Click HERE and we will check to see if we can

get it for you. Requests placed before 11 am can usually be available for

purchase the next day! Wow!Prefer to order online? Click HERE.

Staff Sneak Peek 11/4, All Access 11/7-17

DON’T MISS OUT! Kick off the book fair right by coming out Monday night at 6

to visit the book fair, and stay for the movie at 7. All students must attend with

an ADULT.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH @ 7pm

CLICK HERE for the 411.

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Spirit Week Survey - Coming Soon!

OOOOHHHH! Spooky Book Library Contest October 24-28

Students and Staff

What is the spookiest, scariest, creepiest book you have ever read?

Fill out the form HERE for a chance to WIN a trick-or-treat bag filled with

mummy-licious treats and spooky reads. But HURRY. The contest closes 2 pm

on Friday, 10/28.

Grade Level Winners and a Teacher Winner will be announced during afternoon

announcements, Friday October 28. Tell us your scariest book NOW. heh heh

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For 6th Grade Senators ONLY! Check it out!

(Use your earbuds.)

TODAY is the DAY!

ONLY Senators with a pass may attend.

Come to the library on Monday, October 31

Block 4, 11:40-12:30

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Hey Senators! You just gotta keep READING! Be sure to come by the library to check

out all the books on photography, filmaking, illustrating and more! Graphic Novels and

illustrated books like James Patterson's newest book Middle School, the Wimpy Kid

Series and Origami Yoda are all the rage. What are you waiting for? Come to the

library today!

LIBBIE PLACE 5-8 p.m.

Click HERE for the 411!(Tip: Use your earbuds!)

Byrd Students - How many LEGOs will you donate to help us recognize October

as Disability History and Awareness Month? Did you know that more than 400

billion LEGO bricks have been produced since 1949. Stacked on top of each

other, this is enough to connect the Earth and the Moon ten times over. Hey,

maybe you have a few legos at your house that you can drop off in our

collection boxes? Bring in those Legos and let's build a HUGE tower in the

library!

This year Senators will take the challenge to accept Rachel's Challenge!

Click HERE for more information.

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Summer Reading Projects

Displays in the library included:

Books with Bite

Wimpy Kid Series

Hunger Games series

James Patterson's Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

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Wonderstruck

Shaka Smart Reads

Virginia Readers' Choice

Seasonal Decorations

A multimedia display for our Books2Movies club

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*Note: All images used in this display were collected following Fair Use Guidelines and were cited appropriately in the display to model ethical use of information.

All Henrico Reads Title, Racing in the Rain

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A Nook display to promote the use of our new eReaders

A visual display of our Ways2Be in the LLC

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A visual display of our Ways2Be in the LLC

In a partnership with our Movie Licensing, we offered a winter movie festival during the last week of school before break as they were finishing up Henrico 21 projects.

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We had a Barnes and Noble Family Night Community Book Fair as well as our annual on-site Scholastic Book Fair and created promotional materials, managed a student street team who volunteered in all aspects of

the fair, facilitated contests and devised fun rewards and prizes, and hosted a student/staff basketball game.

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We hosted 2 special guests through a special arrangement with the Virginia Holocaust Museum, Sonja and Bud Brodecki. They are an elderly couple who are among the very few of Richmond's Holocaust survivors (Bud is the ONLY survivor who has a tattoo on his arm with his assigned number), and shared their story with our 8th grade students. Our 8th grade students have just completed a novel study on Anne Frank, researched the time period through multimedia interactive stations, and are currently researching modern examples of intolerance/genocide to draw connections and consider solutions to share in personal projects. This was a powerful opportunity for our students to hear first-hand about this experience, and have the unique opportunity to ask questions to assist them in guiding their research. As a result, in Sonja’s own words, our students are now witnesses to their experience.

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We hosted our County Librarian Opening Meeting.•

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We hosted our Byrd Faculty Opening Meeting•

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We underwent a migration of our online circulation system from a server-based system to a cloud based system. This required daily evaluation, communication and input with our centralized Library Services

department during the transitional period. As a team we also identified a county-wide problem area within our eLibrary platform, troubleshot possible solutions with our library technology person which resulted in a

resolution to the problem. This resolution allows us to better serve our school community by empowering

library users with a 24/7 virtual access to resources.

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We hosted various county level meetings such as a CTE advisory board meeting.•We hosted a hot chocolate and cookies day for our student office, guidance and library aides.•We assisted with Rachel's Challenge initiative and related activities including a Lego collection and building project to benefit the Autism Society. The Autism Society of Central Virginia has started an Inclusive Lego

Club for children ages 5-14. As a school, Byrd came together to meet the challenge and help the Autism

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Club for children ages 5-14. As a school, Byrd came together to meet the challenge and help the Autism Society collect as many Legos as possible. The goal of the Lego Club is to help young people with autism

play together with their typically developing peers and in the process develop personal relationship skills. As

a connection to our Rachel’s Challenge initiative, the entire student population posted an act of kindness that they had performed, or had been done for them, and added a Lego block to our community tower we

built in the library.

The Autism Society of Central Virginia has started an Inclusive Lego Club for children ages 5-14. As a school, Byrd came together to meet the challenge and help the Autism Society collect as many Legos as possible. The goal of the Lego Club is to help young people with autism play together with their typically developing peers and in the process develop personal relationship skills. As a connection to our Rachel’s Challenge

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peers and in the process develop personal relationship skills. As a connection to our Rachel’s Challenge initiative, the entire student population posted an act of kindness that they had performed, or had been done for them, and added a Lego block to our community tower we built in the library.

We hosted our annual Talk Like a Pirate Day as we encouraged students to work ethically and take the pledge against plagiarism. Here is informational info that went out to all the teachers:

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Good Afternoon!Or should we say, “Ahoy and Avast, Mateys!”

Talk Like A Pirate Day is fast approaching! What is TLAPD, ye say? ARRRRRGH! Why, it’s a fun day to celebrate the spirit of adventure, and talk with “pirattitude”! At Byrd, it is also a day when we remind the

students that it is NEVER a good idea to pirate another person’s work. It is considered plagiarism and it is a biggie in our HCPS Code of Conduct.

This year, Talk Like A Pirate Day falls on Monday, September 19, so we are busy with preparations to make this a fun day for all! Participation is strictly voluntary, but we hope everyone will come up with a simple

way to take part. Below you will find some links to great ideas on tying this into your content. Use one of these lesson plans or ideas, tweak one and use it as a jumping off point for your own idea, or simply talk

like a pirate all day and have a great time encouraging your students to loosen up, and get to know each

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like a pirate all day and have a great time encouraging your students to loosen up, and get to know each

other better. The links below highlight lessons that range everywhere from simple to silly to highly integrated! Take note that there are ideas for every content area. Really! Check them out and have fun!

We will begin announcements on the rolly scrolly and the afternoon announcements on Friday to lead up to this day on Monday offering you a few lessons in pirattitude and vocabulary. Feel free to share the first link

below with your class to build interest and vocabulary in preparation for the big day.

Finally on the day of days, Monday, September 19, the library wenches will offer ye a treat (Arrrgh, now that’s more like it!) and some useful tools to deal with the serious side of piracy: PLAGIARISM.(Keep a look

out in yer inbox for THAT treasure!) We will also welcome one and to come through the library on Friday for treats and an opportunity to sign the Pledge Against Plagiarism.

Keep on the lookout for creative ways to have fun on this day with your students, and let us know if you have any questions, need some resources, or if you just want to practice talking like a pirate!

General information about International Talk Like A Pirate Day and vocabulary with “pirattitude”:

http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/byrdlibrary/2011/07/01/tlapd-2011-arrrr/

Resources for Teachers: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/byrdlibrary/teachers/resources-for-talk-like-a-pirate-day/

BONUS!!! A poster, a cool button, and some eye patches for printing/promoting the day are attached. ARRRRRR. Have fun, and please join us in promoting this fun day.

We host various meetings including an FCA meeting twice a month in the library.•

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We host testing and computer training as needed.•

We host catered Principal's coffees.•

Social Studies Quiz bowls are held quarterly in part of our library space.•

We collaborated with Gayton and Tuckahoe Public Teen Librarian Mary Menk, to develop and promote our Books2Movies club. Each month we highlight a book that has recently been adapted for film. Please see HERE for a listing of all the selections, as well as recaps of each months special guests, foods and activities-all designed to promote reading and multiple literacies. Our special features have included a demo by the Richmond Fencing Club (Three Musketeers) , a lecture and demo from graphic artist Anna

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demo by the Richmond Fencing Club (Three Musketeers) , a lecture and demo from graphic artist Anna Blackburn (Hugo), and a student created and presented multimedia feature on the care and feeding of horses (Warhorse).We hosted the Spelling Bee and Geography Bee.•

We are part of the Reflective Friends process and Henrico 21 Team.•

We chaperone various after school events such as Family Movie Night, Sock Hops, and Music Concerts.•

We planned, organized, and hosted our annual Holiday Byrd Bazaar for our staff.•

We assisted with PTA Reflections Contest and reception.•

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We pulled all of our ORANGE books and had them face out on each shelf, as well as in a display.•

We hosted the James Patterson live webcast and invited students to attend and interact. Patterson talked about his book, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, his writing process, and the importance of reading.

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We hosted a Jeff Kinney webcast literacy event featuring his new title, Cabin Fever, as well as a local event here in Richmond.

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ZOO-WEEE-MAMA!

Looking for a great way to kick off the release of the newest Wimpy Kid book, Cabin

Fever on Tuesday, November 15? Pick up your copy at our book fair and check

out this crazy awesome event on 11/17 at the Science Museum! Click HERE for more

information about the ONLY stop Jeff Kinney will make in Virginia!

All webcasts were archived, and we communicated with teachers on how to access and utilize these with their classes.

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We held a Spooky Book Contest for students and teachers. Students completed a quick Google form to tell us about the scariest book they had ever read. Each entry gave them a chance to win a bag of spooky treats and books.

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We held a Holiday Cheer Book Contest for students and teachers connecting to the book Wonderstruck, and continued our promotion of the book with an interactive post.

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Byrd’s library hosted a Thriller Media Literacy Event on October 31st. We focused on media literacy and how it influences what we do, what we say, how we act, and how we create. 125 sixth grade students signed up to join us for a showing of the classic Michael Jackson’s Thriller video and discussion of how this video has shaped modern pop culture and influenced countless modern performers more than 25 years later. After the discussion, a recent graduate of HCPS assisted by one of our own upper classmen led our 6th grade participants in a fun re-do of the famous dance.

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The Byrd Library Learning Commons has put together a reflective display in two parts-the first is to honor those Byrd staff members who have served in the military, and to provide resources for students and staff who want to read more about the military and our veterans. (pic1) The second part of the display is adapted from the book America’s White Table and is designed to be symbolic of many of the reasons why

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adapted from the book America’s White Table and is designed to be symbolic of many of the reasons why this day is such an important part of the fabric of our culture, and to allow our school community to reflect on the concepts of service and sacrifice.(pic2) Students, faculty, and community were invited to come by the library to interact with the displays and expand their understanding of this special day.

We hosted Silent Nights(Days) in the Library for classes to sign up and enjoy cookies and silent reading by virtual fireplaces in the library.

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We assisted with MAP testing.

We planned, organized and facilitated Laptop Deployment for all grade levels.

We collaborated on a whole school rewards program as part of our School Improvement Plan including lunch in the library, and Lego building

Mrs. Hyman presented the SEEK it tool at the countywide in-service for librarians.

Mrs. Hyman and Mrs. Jones presented a session on the SEEK-it tool and a session on selecting and integrating multimedia into collaborative lessons at the state VEMA (now VASSL) conference.

We requested and received various promotional displays to use in our library to promote literacy and events.

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In response to budgetary cuts ,this month we continued to find creative ways to obtain new resources for our school:

We photographed various events and processed digital images for various staff.

We set up and facilitated laptop distribution for all three grade levels.

We hosted and worked to provide lunch in the library with a friend, and Lego tower building as bonus rewards for our School Improvement Plan's Game card Incentive.

WE set up and coordinated AV needs for a variety of school and county wide meetings.

Mrs. Hyman renovated the blog over the summer to update and rework the library website to make it easier to navigate and streamline the visual design. http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/byrdlibrary/

Mrs. Hyman completed and submitted an application for a grant for handheld camcorders. We also collaborated with our principal to write and submit a READ-design grant.

We worked with various teachers to train them in the use of applications to be used professionally and instructionally.

We participated in a fire drill and code blue drills with assistants and library patrons.

Created and aired videos to promote various features for the morning announcements.

Compiled, published and maintained the "Denial of Permission" forms for media.

Developed blurbs, took pictures, and submitted various media releases and public relations presentations for events happening at Byrd.

Training/Managing Student Aides : we continued to work with student aides to develop skills.

We processed overdue books and fines, and publicized the need to settle accounts in a variety of places.

We undertook an extensive inventory of the library collection which provided an opportunity to update, assess and align the collection more closely with core content needs.

Mrs. Hyman and several students were interviewed and featured as part of a video created to be aired at the ALA Conference in New Orleans.

Mrs. Hyman downloaded eBooks for the Nooks and trained students and staff in their use.

Our team set up for a variety of meetings including faculty meetings, lessons, presentations and assemblies.

AV repair, set up and trouble shooting

Processed requests for Staff IDs

Researched and placed orders for books to develop collection

Seasonal decoration of Library Information Center

Collected/repaired equipment and materials.

Mrs. Jones participated in the Book Review Committee by reading and reviewing various books to be considered for secondary library collection development.

Mrs. Jones placed orders for materials, books and supplies.

Development of library school space community

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Development of library school space community

Assisted administration with announcements for HCPSlink and School Space

Leadership Team (AAT)

Mrs. Jones set up and maintained grades, enrichment instruction, handouts and fundraising for all student aides (office, guidance and library)

Mrs. Hyman attended the ALA Conference in New Orleans to receive the Frances Henne Award. See HERE for more details.

As part of winning the Frances Henne award, Mrs. Hyman attended the AASL Conference in Minneapolis and gained excellent resources for the school and county, as well as established valuable connections for future networking.

Management of Press Releases from HCPS Public Relations

Management of the Weather Station

Downloaded pictures and burned CDs for various administrators and staff

Continued an extensive project to document and surplus damaged out of use equipment.

In addition to daily library related tasks such as processing books, Inter- Library Loans and holds, discards and repairs, collecting and processing fines and overdues, assisting with shelving and aide supervision, and various student and teacher assistance, our library assistant also handles school administrative requests(such as managing the gamecard, set up for principal's coffee), and school needs (such as managing and creating a bulletin board calendar of events, school fees receipting).

Sample Graphics Created by Mrs. Hyman for Byrd and HCPS Activities/Themes

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