Media Center
Media Center
We welcome all members of the Wadsworth Elementary School Community to "The Panther Den" Media Center. We ask that everyone be respectful and responsible in enjoying and preserving our wonderful resources.
The Media Center, which is an integral part of the total instructional program, serves students and faculty as needed in all curricular areas. It offers varied enrichment opportunities in an environment that encourages students to pursue individual interests and to develop their potential as lifelong learners. A library-skills program integrated and correlated within the curriculum at all levels is available as well as support for classroom reading and technology programs.
Heidi Corchado
WES Media Specialist
Extension 4118
corchadoh@flaglerschools.com
Search our web-based catalog to access all Media Center resources.
Policies and Procedures
Hours
Students are welcome to come to the media center between 8:30 am–3:00 pm. When the media staff is not present, the lights will be out. No students should enter the library if the lights are out. Students who come during school hours should have a pass and a purpose.
Classes visit the media center weekly with their teacher to check out books.
While in the Media Center
Read or check out materials, use computers for research or educational games, and other activities deemed appropriate by media center staff.
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The media center will sponsor at least one book fair in the fall and one to be held in spring, during the week of Read Across America. Teachers will be able to sign up to bring their class in for a preview and also a purchase date. At the discretion of the teacher, students may also come to the book fair at other times when they have money. Proceeds raised from the book fair go directly to support library programs, new materials, equipment, and supplies for the library. In addition, the library earns free books for the library collection.
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Students will use their student IDs to check out books. Students need to bring their IDs to the library each time.
- Kindergarten and 1st grade students can check out one book.
- 2nd–5th grade students can check out two books.
- Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the library staff.
Students may keep the books for two weeks and can renew items for an additional two weeks. A student with overdue materials will not be allowed to check out any additional materials until the item(s) are returned. Overdue notices will be issued at least monthly.
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All students should immediately report damaged or lost materials to the media center staff. Students are required to pay for the replacement of lost or damaged items. Students must pay 100% of the purchase cost to the media center. All charges must be satisfied before students may check out any other items.
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Skills instruction will be integrated with the curriculum and taught as needed or requested by teachers. All classes must participate in an orientation before students can check out materials.
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The media center provides hands-on experiences with technology. Computers and iPads are available for accessing the online catalog, the Internet, and educational games. A laptop cart is available for classes to use for research and other curricular-related activities. Students must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy and Agreement form on file in order to be able to use the Internet and online catalog.
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Volunteers are Welcome
If you are interested in volunteering in the media center or for the book fair, please contact our Media Specialist Heidi Corchado.
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program
The Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program (SSYRA) is a statewide reading program for students in grades 3–5. The SSYRA Junior Program is a set of 15 books for students in grades K–2.
The purpose of the SSYRA Program is to encourage students to read independently for personal satisfaction based on interest rather than just reading level. Students are encouraged to read books that are above, on, and below their tested reading level in order to improve their reading fluency and have a greater exposure to literature.
Book Recommendation
Submission of recommendations will be reviewed by the Media Advisory Committee in accordance with district collection development policies.
Thank you for your suggestion!
Parental Choice
Please visit the Media Services page to learn about the Flagler Schools Media Services Parental Choice Procedures.