Media Center

Media Center Mission Statement

The purpose of our Media Center is to provide resources that support the Maryland State Voluntary curriculum and support the needs of a diverse student population. Furthermore, we strive to provide our students with an integrated instructional program that will aid them in becoming effective users of ideas and information. We believe that the media center is an integral part of student achievement.  Thus, we make every effort to provide a learning environment that will allow all students to develop their potential and awaken their creative expression.

Meet the Media Center Staff

Mrs. Shanel Jackson-Martin, Media Specialist
Mrs. Sarah Kropp, Media Specialist (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Mrs. Shelley McEvoy, Media Technician

Circulation Policy

Grade Number of Books Length of Time
Kindergarten 1 1 week
First 1 1 week
Second 2 1 week
Third 2 1 week
Fourth 2 1 week
Fifth 2 1 week

Media Manners - Behavioral Expectations in the Media Center
   Remember to enter and leave the media center quietly.
Everyone should follow directions the first time they are given.
 Always keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
   During media class, raise your hand and wait to be be called upon.

Media Manners - Book Care Expectations

Kindergarten, first and second grade students choose Everybody and easy nonfiction books.  Third, fourth, and fifth grade students may select from any section of the Media Center. However, all students are required to take good care of all library material.  Below are some tips for taking good care of library books and materials.

Media Matters - Library Media Units Grades K-5

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

Under Construction

We’re Glad You’re Here

Welcome Back

Media Center Review

Media Center Review

Media Center Review

 

Wanted: Book Enemies

Where is Everybody?

Do We Know Dewey

What is Research?

American Indian Tales

 

Hooray for Books!

Fact or Fiction?

Awesome OPAC

Get Real with Realistic Fiction

Nifty Fifty-Research Tools

 

Well-Loved Literature

Tell Me a Tale

Long Ago and Far Away-Fairytales

Maryland Research

Blast From the Past-Historical Fiction

 

Informative or Imaginative

Caldecott and King Awards

Fascinating Folks

Act out Aesop--Fables

He’s How Tall - Tall Tales

 

We Can Write A Story

Special Lessons

Special Lessons

Special
Lessons

Special Lessons

Media Center Stars
Be a star at the CCES Media Center. Beginning this year, any student in K through 5th grade who remembers to return their library books every single Media day during each quarter will have their pictures taken and displayed on a star on our media center bulletin board. Those students who receive this honor for all four quarters will get a special surprise at the end of the school year. Please see Mrs. Martin for more details.