[CASL-L] Board Games Question

[Paul Pinette]

Stephanie,
Our video game club  (called the GX Club), is run the same way. The
students bring their devices from home, set everything up and put
everything away. They have student leaders made up of 11th and 12th
graders. All members agree to follow a code of conduct before they are
allowed to participate. They have a teacher or a group of teachers who
volunteer to supervise them. They are a unique group of students who
otherwise aren't participating in any after school activities. The GX Club
was started by the previous LMS several years ago.

*Paul J. Pinette*
Library Media Specialist
National Honor Society Advisor
Bristol Central High School
860 584-7735 ext, 197

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 7:41 PM, STEPHANIE PATTERSON <
SPATTERSON at southingtonschools.org> wrote:

> A teacher has started a video game club - meets in the library. 6-8 TVs-
> recycled from the AV collection of 'Stuff' are rolled in, and kids hook up
> their games in pods around the library.
>
> They had a mini championship bracket going. They get roudy at times and
> need some redirection. I don't leave them there alone, and it's great to
> have someone else act as the parent on duty. The kids have fun and don't
> get too cheeky. They seem to appreciate that the admin team gave them a
> trial "a-ok" and it wraps up by 4-4:30. I can leave the teacher in charge
> if I need to. He understands that I welcome them and want them to respect
> our space. So far so good, and I see no storm clouds on the horizon.
>
> I was chastised years ago for allowing students to knit in the library (
> and helping them out ) by a former principal. I hope we have moved a little
> farther ahead. Knitting needles don't make much noise during study halls!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 27, 2016, at 7:02 PM, Kerry Darby via CASL-L <casl-l at mylist.net>
> wrote:
>
> Hi Michele,
>
> There is a new board game cafe in Middletown. They have lots of different
> games and might be able to suggest something. Good luck!
>
> http://www.boardroomct.com
>
> Kerry Darby
> Library Media Specialist
> Lawrence School
> Middletown, CT
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Michele Eligio <meligio at northbranfordschools.org>
> *To:* CASL-L at mylist.net
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 27, 2016 2:57 PM
> *Subject:* [CASL-L] Board Games Question
>
> Hi,
>
> I have been asking a lot of questions lately! Great input from everyone...
> so here goes one more.
>
> Do any HS have board games available for students that encourage critical
> thinking and if so what do you have?
>
> We have checkers, chess and Scrabble. Recently a suggestion was made to
> offer more to the students, but push back arose from administration which
> got me curious as to policies in other schools.
>
> As always any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :)
>
> Sincerely,
> Michele Eligio
> Library Media Specialist
> North Branford High School
> 49 Caputo Road
> North Branford, CT 06471
> 203-484-1465
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