Check Out the Chickens: Unique programs supported by the school library

Students take “life skills” classes each week learning gardening, cooking, budgeting, carpentry, art, music & other projects. The garden has student volunteers working before & after school. Some students also help during vacation time. Students grow food plants, build bird houses & safe bee habitats. Last year students began cooking healthy breakfasts & our science teacher brought eggs from his hens. Everyday there would be a line out the door for egg sandwiches!!

Students learn about raising urban chickens & being responsible for them including feeding, cleaning their home & making sure their coop is in a safe place.  Students are already cooking with eggs each week and now they will learn much more about eggs & chickens. For most this will be a first experience. 

KE Hones works as the school librarian at Civic Center Secondary, San Francisco. During 2013-2014 school year, she created brand new libraries at Hilltop & Civic Center. She is a National Board Credentialed librarian. My overarching goal is to promote the enjoyment of reading. “Each month I spotlight multicultural/YA displays & free books for home libraries. I match libraryprograms to student interest with guest speakers, authors & field trips thatspotlight the rich resources available in our collection & community. In addition Iwrite grants to expand programs with authors, community resources, specialevents, field trips.”