Our Media Center houses 20 computers that are used for reference, word processing, Accelerated Reader, STAR,
internet research, and multimedia projects. It has developed into a technology place where students are interacting with the
computers throughout the school day.
We also have a Success Maker lab with 30 computers where students reinforce
their reading skills.
Two Scholastic Book Fairs are held every school year. Profits from the fairs are used to buy new materials.
The Media Center also collects Box Tops for Education proofs of purchase. Students may always bring Box Tops to the Media Center.
We are very grateful for parent and student support of these two fund-raising activities.
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Incoming 6th graders, here is your list of recommended books for you to read:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelen
Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke
The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan
Reading Tips for Parents:
1. Read aloud with and to your child everyday.
2. Model reading and writing.
3. Explore books together.
4. Tell stories together.
5. Write with your child to develop literacy.
7. Create a "print-rich" environment at home.
8. Visit the library often.
"READ and see the world"
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Library Media Specialist Mrs. Ahlers |
The Media Center OPAC (card catalog) is available online at
http://destiny.ocps.net
It is not necessary to login to use the OPAC. Simply select Stonewall Jackson.
In addition, the Orange County Public Library system provides school Accelerated Reader lists online at
http://www.readthebooks.com/rtb/files2/rtb_orange/aliens/schools/XSchools.mv
You need only click on our school and the AR list will appear.
This list is only updated once a year (in the fall) so it won't be totally complete.