WELCOME TO ORTONA ELEMENTARY'S MEDIA CENTER!
ORTONA is engaged in 21st - Century lifelong learning which empowers our students and prepares them for real- world life experiences. I support the curriculum and enhance the pleasure of finding something good to read.
This guide provides information about the Ortona Elementary library and available online resources.
Mission Statement:
The mission of our library media program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information providing:
Media Center Procedures:
- Remember your library card! It's your passport to borrow library books.
- Take good care of our books.
- Return books kon time. Books may be checked out for one week and may be renewed two times.
- 2 books may be checked out at a time for grades 3-5 unless a child owes the library an outstanding book. First semester Kindergartners will be allowed 1 book to be kept in the classroom. Grades 1-2 may check out 1 book.
Volunteers:
If you love to read and help children then volunteering in the Media Center is wonderful opportunity. We are looking for dedicated individuals to help with the following areas.
- shelve books
- prepare materials
- assist with book fair
- type certificates
- assist with inventory
If you are interested, please contact the front office first. You must be a certified volunteer. I look forward to hearing from you. Ms. Gheen
Reading Promotions:
They can earn dog tags for each of the 15 books read.
