Media Center

Media CenterWelcome to the

High Point Elementary School

Welcome to the High Point Elementary School Media Center1Welcome!Hours of OperationMonday-Friday7:20-2:45

Checkout RulesKindergarten-2 Grade 1 book for 2 weeks

Grades 3-5 2 books for 2 weeks

The media center is open 5 days a week during school hours. Students are invited to check out books, research, or spend time reading and enjoying a good book. Students who visit the media center without their teacher must have a media center pass to enter.2Meet the Media Center Staff

Gray GriffithMedia SpecialistBarbi KreidlerMedia Paraprofessional

If you ever have a question please see our media specialist Gray Griffifth or Media Center Paraprofessioal Barbi Kreidler3Circulation Desk

When you enter the media center one of the first things you will see is our circulation desk. This is where you check out and return books. Books can be returned in the book drop slot at the front of the circulation desk or placed on the counter. Items checked out by teachers such as DVDs or videos should be returned in the teacher drop off basket.4

Story Area

This is the story area where students can enjoy a read aloud by Mrs. Griffith.5Would you like to check out a book?

If you would like to check out a book we have a huge selection. Easy readers and picture books are located on the shelves around the story area. The books along the wall labeled fiction are chapter books for more advanced readers.6Biography Section

Our biography section is also located in the shelves surrounding the story area. 7000s-300s Generalities Philosophy & Psychology Religion Social Sciences

Our nonfiction section is divided into several parts and is organized according to the Dewey Decimal System. It begins near the circulation desk. Here you will find the 000s and the beginning of the 300s. If youre interested in world record books, almanac, books about friendships or religious holidays this is the place to look.8500s-900s Language Sciences Fine Arts & Recreation Literature Geography &History

The nonfiction section continues on the other side of the wall with more 300s. These shelves also have books for the 500s through the 900s. If you need books about space, animals, fairy tales, poetry, states, or the American Revolution this is the section for you. This section continues on the other side of the media center.9The Reference Section

The reference section is located near the front of the media center. Here you will find encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books to answer all of your research questions. There is a table here so that you can work quietly as you search for the answers to your questions.10Periodicals

There are a variety of magazines located just behind the circulation desk and they can be checked out or read in the media center.11Student Computers

If you need to look up a book in the library catalog or need to use the Internet these computers are available for your use. There are also 2 other computers in the back of the media center available for student use.12

Relaxing Reading AreasThe Secret Garden

After checking out a book you can spend time enjoying your reading material in our lounge area or in the Secret Garden. The Secret Garden is an enclosed outdoor area just outside of the media center. Tables and benches are set up out there so you can relax and read in the fresh air.13

School News Room

The media center is also home to WPAW our morning news show. The broadcast team meets here every morning around 7:20 to set up and get ready for the morning announcements. The morning news is filmed live each morning and broadcast through closed circuit television every morning at 7:45.14Teacher Workroom Videos, DVDs, and Books on Tape Butcher Paper for Bulletin Boards 2 Die Cut Presses Laminator Paper Cutter Button Maker Book Binder

Teachers can visit the work room to check out videos, DVDs, or books on tape for their classrooms. This is also a workspace teachers can use to cut out letters for bulletin boards or laminate student work. 15Teacher and Parent Section

The professional section has reading materials that might be of interest to teachers and/or parents.16Media Center Sign-in Book

The media center operates on a flexible and fixed schedule. Kindergarten through first grade have a set day and time to visit each week. Teachers in grades 3-5 or those who would like additional time in the media center sign up using the media center sign-in book. 17Lessons Media Center OrientationDewey Decimal SystemReference MaterialsResearch SkillsGeorgia Book Awards

There is a large seating area in the middle of the media center for lessons. Teachers either plan collaboratively with Mrs. Griffith or select one of the lessons offered at that time of year. Mrs. Griffith does lessons on how to use the media center, where to find information, and how to research. She is happy to plan with teachers specific lessons to meet their needs.18Media Center Promotions Dr. Suess Birthday Daily Quiz Questions Accelerated Reader Class Checkout Contests Scholastic Book Fair Book Clubs

We love reading and hope you love it too. The High Point Media Center encourages reading by offering different reading promotions and incentives throughout the year. We recently celebrated Dr. Suess birthday. There was a daily quiz question on the morning announcements. Students placed the answer in the box and a winner was selected each day. Dr. Suess bookmarks were given out as prizes. Some other promotions held in our media center are accelerated reader, book clubs, and the Scholastic Book Fair.19Featured Books

Each month we feature a different author, genre, or subject. These books are placed in areas throughout the media center. March was Dr. Suess.20Media Center Office

Mrs. Griffith and Ms. Kreidler love answering questions and helping students and teachers but sometimes they have to work in their office. The media center office is off limits to students and also serves as a storage area for audio visual equipment.21Thank you for visiting the High Point Elementary Media Center. Please come back soon!

We hope you enjoyed visiting the High Point Elementary School Media Center and hope you return soon to check out a good book.22