The Media Center has a balanced collection of more than 15,000 print books purchased in accordance with the Fulton County Schools Selection Policies and designed to serve the needs of students and teachers.

Online Browsing and Book Holds

All students have 24/7 access to browse the online catalog via Destiny on ClassLink and place holds for books. Click here for a short video showing how to use the online catalog.

Students who request books will receive will have them delivered to their classrooms.

In-Person Browsing and Book Checkout

• Class Browse: Students have regular opportunities during scheduled media center classes to browse and checkout books.
• Independent Browse: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Teachers may send up to 4 students per class at a time.

• Free Reading: 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students may enjoy reading books in the comfy blue chairs or on the chair cycles.

We have a vibrant makerspace designed to provide students with opportunities to develop "4 C" skills: Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and Critical Thinking.

Current Stations

• Winter Coloring
• Jigsaw Puzzles
• Lego Wall
• Marble Run
• Magnetic Cubes
• Picasso Tiles
• Stick Together Hidden Picture Poster
  

Click here to see some of the things created in the Makerspace.

PreK: Weekly 20-Minute Visit for Read Aloud and Book Check Out.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade:

• Three Weekly 30-Minute Visits for Read Aloud, Activity, Book Check Out.

2nd-5th Grade:

• One Weekly 30-Minute Visit Focused on Reading with Book Check Out.
• Two Weekly 30-Minute Visits Focused on Literacy Making.

K-5:

• The Last Week of the Month is Makerspace Week and Book Check Out

Students Hones Skills in the 4C's (Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking)

November Instruction

PreK: Storytime on Winter Themes

K-1: Storytime and Connected Activity Focused on Understanding the Seasonal Changes of Winter.

2-3: Literacy Making Focused on Winter and the Science of Snow.

4-5: Literacy Making Focused on Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Check Out the Digital Balloons Students Designed in November Media Center Classes.

Students can participate in a variety of different reading challenges designed to foster a lifelong love of reading. The current challenge is featured on the right.

Check out our site filled with guidance for you to help your student grow as a reader and develop a lifelong love of books.

Technology plays a growing role in the lives of students, particularly during this time in which their education is increasingly reliant on technology. While students are often quite adept at using tech tools, navigating the online world can sometimes be more complicated. All K-5 students will participate in hands-on instruction at the beginning of the school year to develop strong digital citizenship skills. The lessons, developed by Fulton County Schools in partnership with Common Sense Media, lay the groundwork for students to successfully use technology to enhance their learning and their lives as they grow older. The school-based instruction is just one component to developing good digital citizens. Parents and guardians are encouraged to play an active role in their student’s use of technology at home. Click here to access our Digital Citizenship resources.

METI

Media and Educational Technology Specialist

Email: magaro@fultonschools.org
Phone: 470-254-9364