- Media Specialist - Ms. Allen & Media Assistant - Mrs. Smith
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MEDIA
CURRICULUM -
- Students will learn and practice grade level appropriate information skills:
- location of fiction, non-fiction and reference materials parts of a book
- research techniques using encyclopedia,
atlas, almanac, dictionary and thesaurus
- how to use the computer catalog and Dewey decimal system
- and much much more....................
ACCELERATED
READER - The media center is also a place
- where students can take their STAR & AR tests.
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POETRY!
- To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, each student will select,
- practice and recite a poem in the Media Center.
STUDENT
WORK ON DISPLAY
- The Media Center will display student work throughout the year.
- Be sure to stop in for a look at all the wonderful globes, maps,
- houses, masks, dinosaurs and other student projects that are displayed.
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BATTLE
OF THE BOOKS!
- Battle of the Books is for 5th & 6th grade students.
- Students will be placed in teams of 3 and be responsible for reading 4 books per
battle.
- There are 3 Battles per year (which are held in Porter's Media Center)and the team
with the most points
- will represent Porter at the semi-finals in May. Check back for more detailed
information or call 472-6691.
- Parents are welcome to attend. Be sure to check in at the office and pick up a
visitor badge.
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PORTER POST
- The Porter Post is open for business! Students were given a lesson on
- how to write a letter and correctly address envelopes. Students can send
- letters to other students here at Porter. We hope you will encourage
- your students to use the Porter Post mail service.
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BEHAVIOR
- Good behavior in the Media Center is expected from all students at Porter:
- listen carefully
- follow directions
- treat books and equipment with respect
- use quiet voices
- do not disturb or distract others
- keep hands and feet and objects to
themselves
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- Students who are having a difficult day will receive a reminder,
- then a warning, then a seat change and a conference.
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- IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMMENTS,
- OR WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER IN THE LIBRARY, FEEL FREE TO DROP A LINE
- OR GIVE US A CALL AT 480-472-6691.
- THANK YOU
- Ms. Allen & Mrs. Smith
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