Please use the links below for resources to assist you as we continue to cope with Covid-19. 

hhttps://childmind.org/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Child%20Mind%20Institute&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-16-20  

Returning Raider Parent Night Presentation Links. On Tuesday, February 11, 2020 we held a parent informational night. The presentations from that evening are below. Topics from the evening included Naviance, AP Courses and our Registration Process. Thank you to all who attended. 

Naviance for 9th and 10th with how to log in for parents 

AP Panel Presentation 

Naviance & More for 11th Grade 

Registration Process at LHS 

Creating Community Through Books

I hope all of you are safe and healthy. What I am missing most about school being out is the sense of community. Book clubs can help us maintain a sense of connectivity, but if you’re practicing social distancing, it can be a challenge! Below are some resources to find books online and connect with others interested in reading. Meanwhile, if you have any book suggestions or tips for keeping your students engaged in reading and writing, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.! I’d love to know what our LHS community is doing during this time.

• St. Mary’s County Public Libraries: They have made it easier than ever to get a library card online to access digital materials. I enjoy using the Libby app to quickly find books to read on Kindle. Some titles available right now that I can’t wait to get into? The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, and Turtles All the Way Down by John Green.

• Libro.fm: Right now, small businesses need our support. Libro.fm is offering discounts on audiobooks and 100% of the payments go towards local bookstores. They have recommended titles in many different categories.

• Commonlit.org: If you want something a little more structured, Common Lit offers free access to short stories, essays, and more along with guided reading questions. I just re-read “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury on there - it’s as creepy as I remember!

As a family, you can set up a book club - maybe everyone spends some time reading the same book and discussing it at dinner, or you carve out some time in the day to listen to an audiobook. Video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Hangouts allow for friends to meet virtually if you’re practicing social distancing. Things change so quickly, but I follow some of my favorite authors online and many of them are doing special read-alouds or chats with fans. That’s also a good way to feel connected during this time.