The RHS library media specialists created a self-guided learning event about Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hallie Jarvis and Heather Peters, the library media specialists, came together and researched Hispanic Heritage Month to make different activities for students. This event includes history, celebrities and famous places involving Hispanic Americans.
“We wanted to give students some choice in what they could learn about. And so we have four topics: laws and policies, famous firsts, athletes and actors and famous places and events,” Jarvis said.
When making events, the media specialists always have a goal in mind that drives them to work harder in making the activities.
“Our goal was for students to learn about Hispanic Americans and important events and places in Hispanic American history,” Jarvis said.
Last year, the media specialists hosted an event for Black History Month that received amazing feedback from students.
The activity went smoothly, and students suggested the library do a similar one for Hispanic Heritage Month, Jarvis said.
When planning events, they usually turn out better when the topics revolve around something students are passionate about or interested in. The librarians said they wanted students to have an opportunity to learn more about Hispanic culture.
“It’s a way for people to learn about other people, other people’s cultures, and I think that’s always a good thing,” Jarvis said.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a month for people to celebrate in different ways. There have been numerous ideas for celebrations throughout the years.
“Different places, different towns and different regions celebrate things differently. I know in Northwest Arkansas, Springdale had a big festival [Sept. 2],” Jarvis said.
The media specialists always have the students’ best interest in mind. Student engagement is the main priority; everything they do is for the students of RHS.
“We want you all to enjoy and be engaged,” Jarvis said. “That is our ultimate goal. We want you to think the library is fun.”
