MISSION

The mission of the Middletown Library Media Center is to have an atmosphere that is conducive to learning and provides the materials that will promote literacy and the effective use of information, ideas, and technology by students and staff.

Checkout Policy for Faculty

The Middletown faculty can check out books and AV materials at any time. There is no limit on what they can check out of the library media center. Teachers can select books themselves or ask the library media specialist to select materials for them.

Checkout Policy for Students

Our kindergarten students may only have one book checked out in their name. Students in grades 1 - 5 may only have two books checked out in their name. All students need to return their books the following week. If they are not finished with the book, then they still need to return it so that it can be renewed. It can be renewed up to three times. If a book is overdue there is no fee charged. If a book is lost then you need to let the library specialist know so you can be provided information on replacement of the book. Classes with 90% of their students having no overdue books are announced on our WDOG Morning Newscast.

Library Rules

Middletown Library Media Center expectations are as follows:

• listen to and follow directions
• raise your hand before you speak
• keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself
• respect others and their space
• become a responsible learner
• take care of library books and return them on time

PROGRAMS

Accelerated Reader (AR)

Accelerated Reader is a computer program that test students on their reading comprehension. They read books that are on the Middletown AR list and then take a test. Students in grades K- 5 may take these tests on the computers in their rooms and in the library. PTA recognizes students and gives awards to those when they attain a certain number of points.

Daily WDOG Morning Telecast

This is a live five minute television telecast that 5th grade students participate in as anchors, camera persons, and cue card persons. They fill out an application and students are assigned to groups of 4. A schedule is given to the students so they know when it is their turn to be in charge of the telecast.

PARENT RESOURCES

Resources for homework and other school-related issues

Family Education - This site helps parents find games, activities, and other educational information.

JCPS Parents - JCPS has support information for parents at this link to Services/Programs, Getting Involved, and Policies & Info as well as other resources to help parents get information they need to help their children be successful in school.

STUDENT RESOURCES

General Reference

Awesome Library - This site reviews educational resources for kids and has a directory, index, and a search engine.

Fact Monster -This is a great reference site for students. You can also get homework help and find information on many different subjects.

JCPS Students - Check out the online resources on the STUDENT section. Select 'Elementary,' Middle' or 'High' which includes Homework Help, Academic Skills Practice, Academic Game Center, Reference Tool Box and Information on Clubs and Sports.

TEACHER RESOURCES

General Reference

JCPS Employees - Select the 'Employees' section to find information about Departments within JCPS, Core Content Guides (CCGs), Homework Help, Instructional Resources and much more.

JCPS Professional Library - providing resources for JCPS employees who need help with university research and professional information.

Marco Polo - This site provides lessons plans for math, science, geography, and many other subjects.

Web/MAX III - the new Internet booking system from the Department of Library Media Services, AudioVisual Office; reserve materials on-line such as DVD's, Laserdiscs, Puppets, and Videos on the Web.