"What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it thinks about education." 

 ~ Harold Howe, former US Commissioner of Education

 Ms. Beth Lommel, Media Specialist

Our Media Center is a hub of activity!

Our Library collection has 7000 titles for students in Pre-K through Grade 1.  There is a large selection of teacher resource materials and videos/DVDs available for classroom use. 

Our computer station houses three computers for reference work and access to our library catalog.  We are proud of our new LCD projector and large screen which is used for library instruction, staff presentations, and for continuing education courses for teachers. 

We also host our annual Author Visit in the Media Center, along with programs from guest speakers in our community.

 Library Schedule for 2011-2012

Library Instruction

Library instruction is designed to promote literature appreciation and a life-long love of reading and learning. Our goal is to help students gain confidence in becoming independent users of the library.

Some of our topics we will cover this year include:

• Famous authors in children's literature                                                                                                                        
• Appropriate book care procedures
• Library behavior expectations                                                          
• An introduction to several fiction genres
• An introduction to the non-fiction collection
• The beginning fundamentals of library research   
• The importance of the Caldecott medal in children's literature                                                                             

                                         Library Policies                                                

Students visit the Media Center on a weekly basis.  All students may check out two books.  Students will not be able to take out any new books unless they have returned their previously borrowed books.

Students are responsible for all books that they borrow.  If a book is lost or significantly damaged, the student will not be allowed to borrow addtional materials until payment for the lost or damaged book has been made.  Overdue notices and bills will be sent home periodically throughout the year.

Daily Homework for Students:

Read for 10 minutes with someone special tonight!       

For parents: