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The Library’s New Chapter: A tale of moveable shelves and books to go

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Exciting news for all library-goers! The library is about to transform completely, creating a new visitor experience. The library will become a hub of intellectual activity and learning with a new class instruction space. Get ready to say goodbye to those old, squeaky chairs and hello to a more modern and comfortable space!

Our school librarian, Kathy Metaxas, shared the exciting journey of the library’s transformation. She said that during the pandemic, the district received Esser Funds, a federal grant aimed at supporting schools in coping with the impact of COVID-19. The district invested in upgrading the school library to combat the learning loss caused by the pandemic. They envisioned a space where students could thrive academically, feel at ease, and take pride in their school. The idea was first brought to Mrs.Metaxas by Jazmin Chavez-Diaz, the Director of Secondary Education and a former teacher at The Ranch, who understood the importance of the library as a learning hub. This collaborative effort truly reflects the value we place on our school community.

The library is getting a new look and becoming a more comfortable and convenient space for our students. With fresh paint, carpet, and lighting, it should be a welcoming environment for learning. There are also plans to add two small group spaces and plenty of cozy corners for students to study and read. But that’s not all! Mrs.Metaxas will be re-cataloging each fiction book to make it easier for students to find what they want. The library’s new genres include Relationships and Identity, Overcoming and Adversity, Sci-Fi and Dystopian, Action and Adventure, Humor, Fantasy, Classics, Mystery, Horror and Thriller, Sports Fiction, Historical Fiction, Libros en Español, and Books for Everyone. The Dons can’t wait to enjoy these new features!

When the library was closed for renovation, Mrs.Metaxes expressed her desire for a smaller version of our main library where students could ask questions, borrow books, print papers, and interact with others. Welcome all to the library’s temporary location at Q-3. When asked about pictures of the plans for the new library, Mrs.Metaxes says, “I have some, but I want everything to be a surprise. One hint: the basic layout will remain the same because it works well for us!”. The move of 20,000 books was a challenging task, but with the incredible help of our students, we managed to accomplish it in just three days. The contribution of any dons who helped in the process was greatly appreciated! Get excited to see the new chapter of our school’s library.

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Hey, I'm Jennifer Star Mendez. Most people call me Jen. I have created the videos known as Round-Up at The Ranch. I started junior year, and I have continued to my senior year. I'm the co-editor of El Rodeo. I love music and movies. I like The Smiths, The Cure, the Arctic Monkeys and Laufey. I plan on becoming a movie director; it's been my dream since I was 11. Now, if that doesn't work out, there are many other things I plan on doing, but I can't give you all my secrets. People say I'm very good at drawing and being a good leader. Moving to El Rancho in my junior year and being a part of representing the school has been a fantastic experience. I can't wait to try my best to improve El Rodeo and live up to the name.
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