Holly Meadows Elementary school is a public school located in the Barrie Ontario. Holly Meadows is a part of the Simcoe County District School Board which is an English speaking public school board that serves the Simcoe County. Holly Meadows is one of the 85 elementary schools that make up the Simcoe County District School Board. The Holly Meadows school library serves about 659 students who range in age and grade from junior kindergarten to grade 8. This particular school library must also serve about 62 different staff members. There is a pretty large amount of students who attend Holly Meadows and there is also quite a few of staff who serve at this school. Those who work in the Holly Meadows library must work to create and …show more content…
The front doors of the library are located at the very front on the school only a few steps away from the main office which makes the library very easy to locate. The books are all neatly arranged on nice wooden shelves. The shelves containing the nonfiction books are mostly located towards the from doors of the library. The shelves containing the fiction books are arranged according to reading level. Picture books for the children are located near the story time area while the junior and intermediate level books are located closer to the checkout counter. Arranging the books in this way has made the library look very neat, organized and easy to navigate. The Holly Meadows library has also provided a very comfortable seating area located towards the center of the library where the students can sit after checking out some books and a fun carpet in the story time area for the younger children to sit on. The library also has a very creative and fun look due to the many colourful posters that are hung around the various areas of the library, most of the posters though are located towards the front doors of the library where the students line up before leaving the library to go back to their classrooms. many of these posters use popular TV, movie or book characters to encourage the students to read and visit their library more often. One of the best parts about this library however was windows. …show more content…
The library is run by Ms. O'Donal-Cook who is a teacher-librarian. A Teacher librarian is responsible for the task of working with students and staff to develop collections that are both engaging and helpful to the staff and students. In order to provide this service for staff and students some of the day to day tasks that a teacher librarian must handle are the organizing and managing of the library's collection, organizing mini lessons, story time and other activities for the children, guide students to appropriate reading materials, checking books in and out of the library, help both the staff and students to find and understand information, help the students to become critical thinkers especially when doing research, help students to become good readers, help students to become good researchers, help students to learn and practice digital citizenship, advocate the library program throughout the school and at school board meetings, teach the students and staff members how to properly use the technology that is available at the library, deal with any complaints from parents, deal with reconsideration of materials requests, keep up to date with district school board policies on materials in the library, and collect and analyze data collected from the library A teacher librarian may also be expected to create and carry out special events
County Prep’s social environment is positive, supportive, and helpful. The school staff genuinely care about the students and their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. There are multiple clubs to choose from which promotes interaction between students outside of class. The student government is well functioning and very supportive of the
Where is the library located? Who is the head librarian? Who is the evening librarian? What are the hours of operation?
The responsibility rests with the library director or school superintendent, who regulates the selection to appropriate staff acting within the framework of the established policies. In schools, librarians work closely with teachers and school administrators to provide collections that support and supplement the school’s curriculum.
Last year, at Kingsland High School’s Graduation Ceremony, Josie Hinze not only receiveed her High School Diploma, but also her Associates of Arts Degree before even attending any college or university. Fast-forward to one year later, and seven Kingsland students will be graduating high school with both their High School Diploma and AA Degree thanks to the collaboration of Riverland Community College and Kingsland High School for allowing high school students to take college-level courses in high school and receive college credit for them. Not only that, but there are several others who will be graduating Kingsland High School with transferrable college credit so their first few semesters might
Park Middle is located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey and is one of two middle schools within the town. On average there are 930 students enrolled at Park over the past three years (See Appendix A, Table A1). Additionally, Scotch Plains’ population consists of 77.4% White citizens, but is also composed of 11.1% of African Americans, 7.7% Asian, and 6.7% Hispanic citizens (see Appendix B, Table B1). The town’s population is largely representative of the school’s demographics (see Appendix C, Graph C1). When referencing the school’s performance on district benchmarks and state testing, Park Middle School has met most of their established targets. However, even with most established targets met, certain subgroups are in need of further attention
In New on the Job: A School Library Media Specialist’s Guide to Success, Ruth Toor and Hilda Weisburg present a one-stop manual for first-year school library that details numerous aspects of what it means to be a successful school library media specialist. The authors, both of whom are veteran former school librarians, outline everything from the job interview to the last day of school, sharing years of wisdom and practical insight into the ins and outs of the profession. Special attention is paid to developing relationships between the various members of the school population and associated individuals, including students, teachers, administrators, school board members, parents, and volunteers. The authors remind school librarians to keep
Memo two contributes a profile of Boronda Meadows Elementary School. Furthermore, it provides a profile of the community of Salinas, California. The profile of the school and the community could assist me with economic, social, environmental, demographic, and educational data.
The participants selected for this study will consist of both male and females 18 years or older. Specific ethic background is not a criterion in participant selection, therefore will not play a role in participant recruitment. Only individuals who have worked in or with the informal class reassignment program at Carmack Elementary will be selected to participate in this study. Carmack Elementary is a public elementary school, which is part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The San Bernardino City Unified School District is identified as a large public school district and is located within Southern California. Participants selected for this study will consist of special education teachers and special education school personnel.
Inclusive school librarianship has been my passion since my sophomore year of high school and I have maintained this commitment by working as an elementary library media center assistant. My experience as a library media center assistant at a multicultural metropolitan school has facilitated my ability to foster inclusiveness among students from diverse backgrounds due to working at a Title One school that is predominately Latino. I have contributed towards the development of accessible and diverse media centers for underserved populations through creating and promoting book displays for events such as National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Native American Heritage Month. Another way that I have promoted accessible and equitable library media centers is by assisting students and teachers with locating materials and processing interlibrary loans in fulfilling their information
Rancho Minerva Middle School (RMMS) is located in the rural area within the Vista Unified School District (VUSD). A major issue occurring at RMMS is corresponding to sixth to eighth grade male students being recipients of ineffective punishments as a result of their disruptive behavior. Students’ disruptive behavior refers to those who engage in altercations, disrupt teachers during instruction time, and become involved in substance use. The ramifications for students with disruptive behaviors are followed by disciplinary approaches such as expulsions, suspensions, Saturday school, and after school detention. Such approach has resulted in students achieving lower academics which can also increase the chances of engaging in risky behavior outside the school. According to RMMS School Accountability Report Card (SARC), in the 2014-2015 school year, RMMS reported 10.4% suspensions which demonstrated to be higher than the previous years. Additional factors that have had an effect on suspension rates are the limited in house services provided to this particular population at RMMS. Though RMMS does not have an appointed mental health provider or personnel to assist with mental health support on site, students are granted the opportunity to be referred to outside providers/therapist for counseling services. However, this has been a major limitation for our
The library I volunteered at is run by the high school, Dr. Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute (C.I.). The school was founded in 1979 and was named after Norman Bethune; a well-known Canadian doctor. He was best known for his services during World War I and his dedication to helping the poor in Canada. Moreover, over these past few years, the school has prospered beautifully and has had many renovations and changes. For example, two years ago, the school’s library had a huge makeover. The library was given new furniture to allow to have students a better working space. Similarly, the library moved shelves around in order to make it more convenient for everyone to access books. Ultimately, Dr. Norman Bethune C.I. has it in their best interest to provide students with the tools they need to succeed in education. In other words, the school displays good citizenship by assisting their students.
Samuel was last enrolled this past school year full-time in the New Directions School at S.H. Clarke Academy. He was in the General Educational Development (GED) program. Prior to attending New Directions School, he attended Churchland High School as a 10th grader. He had numerous suspensions while at Churchland High School and was placed at New Directions as a result of continued behavioral issues.
My work with the Freehold Public Library has been a huge part of my life, as I have volunteered there since I was 12 years old. I have grown up with the library, and my experiences with the library, whether it as a volunteer or a customer, are very important to me. I started volunteering for summer programs at the library. I then joined the Teen Library Committee and did service projects for the community as a part of it throughout the year. I also encouraged my brother and a friend to join the Teen Library Committee with me. As a part of this group, I have been able to do service projects for a wide variety of causes, such as making food for a local soup kitchen, making dog treats to donate, and making cards for those stationed overseas or in the hospital. In 8th grade, as a part of National Junior Honor Society, I wrote a grant for the library to expand their young adult collection. I spent months talking to Mrs. Kathy about the public library system and the issues that this library faces
I write to inform you of my decision to resign from the position Additional Assistant, at Oakleigh Elementary School, effective, October 2, 2017, to pursue other career opportunities within the Baltimore County Public Schools System.
I am a thirty-four-year-old United States Army veteran from Norfolk, Virginia. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, and I minored in Urban Studies from Norfolk State University in 2004. I have over nine years of volunteer and paid experience with the Norfolk Public Library in Norfolk, Virginia. Currently, I am a Library Associate at the Blyden Branch Library in Norfolk, Virginia. As a Library Associate, I serve on the reference desk, and I answer basic reference questions. Also, I assist patrons by locating materials on the shelves and providing help with the use of equipment such as computers, the fax machine, and the scanner. I suggest reading materials for patrons of all ages. In addition, I check out and discharge books and DVDs, reserve material requests, register new patrons, coordinate interlibrary loans and collect fees. I prepare statistical reports, order supplies, process library holds, distribute library materials, and process lost and damaged materials. Additionally, I open mail and ensure that the office equipment is functioning properly. Previously, I worked for the Norfolk Public School system as a Substitute Teacher for middle and high school grade levels. I tutored disabled students during my internship at Norfolk State University. I have a passion for helping others which is my biggest strength.