… the East
Library Media Center!
You might have noticed
(or heard from your child) that we have had some “trading spaces” activity at
East over the summer to maximize learning opportunities for students. One of
those changes was the move of our Computer Lab into the Library – creating the
East Library Media Center.
The Library Media
Center is an active learning environment each and every day. As grade levels
attend their specials, there can be more more than 40 students at work in the
library media center. Some might be seated at our new circular tables with
Netbooks while our technology integrator, Mr. Polley, facilitates their learning.
At the same time, across the room others might be meeting with Mrs. Stone, our
library media specialist, to be introduced to the organization of the library
shelves, to search for that perfect book to read, or to prepare a Google
presentation about a topic of study.
The students have
transitioned well to the adjusted space and they see the library has a place to
grow and learn. Over the course of the year, the lines between computer lab and
library will continue to blur … for instance grade 3 students can research
social studies topics using Netbooks to find a wide range of resources. In the
East Library Media Center, students are involved in lessons but they also have
time for meaningful book discussions and independent reading as well!
Ask your child to tell
you more . . .
Take care,
Kris
P.S. Thanks to Ms. Capone, our library secretary, for
all her behind-the-scenes work in the library, and to Miss Foley, an East teaching assistant who supports our youngest
students – kindergarteners and first graders – when they arrive. But that’s not
all … we
also have Martha Andronaco, East technology assistant, and a fabulous crew of
parent volunteers who help keep the LMC running smoothly. Thank you to all!