The Library Media Program @ Triadelphia Ridge Elementary

Dawne Royo - Library Media Specialist

Jan McVey - Library Media Assistant

The mission of the Howard County School Library Media program is to provide opportunities for students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information.

The library media program at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary is dedicated to helping our students enjoy literature and become information literate in our ever-changing world.

Each class, kindergarten - grade 5, visits the Library Media Center once a week for 45 minutes during Language Arts. During library/media class, students participate in a variety of instructional activities in which they may listen to literature that complements what is being learned in the classroom; research topics introduced in science or social studies; use books, magazines and computers; create presentations using computer programs and other media; and engage in evaluating various types of media.

In addition to these information and literature skills students are encouraged to check out books from the Library Media Center during their weekly class session. Students may also visit the Library Media Center at anytime during the school day with their classroom teacher's permission to borrow books. During book selection, students have the freedom to select books of special interest to them; however following the “Rule of 5” is encouraged. Additionally, if you feel that certain themes or subjects should be omitted from your child’s reading, please discuss this with your child.

Books are checked out for two weeks and can be renewed twice.  Preschool (beginning in October), Kindergarten, and First grade students can check out one book each week, second through fifth graders can check out two pleasure reading books. Students are advised to keep their books in a safe place at home to avoid losing them. Students who forget to return their books will receive an overdue notice reminder. If a book is lost or destroyed, payment is requested for the replacement cost.  We hope parents will encourage the love of reading by enjoying the library media books with their children, discussing the types of books their children are choosing and reminding children to return their books on time.  A special partnership has been developed with the Howard County Library and we encourage families to visit on a regular basis.

In this information age, it is increasingly important to teach students the skills necessary to locate, use, synthesize, and apply information from a wide variety of sources. These skills are essential for student progress throughout the school process, and are a vital component of lifelong learning. Parents often ask about the lessons learned in library/media class.  To help with a general understanding of concepts covered, listed is a brief overview.

In library/media class, each student is graded on listening, thinking, following media center rules/procedures, and showing readiness to respond to questions and activities. Class participation, completion of assigned tasks, retention of previous lessons, and the demonstration of knowledge gained are an integral part of the evaluation.

Parents are always welcome in our library media center! If you should have any questions concerning the Library Media Center or would like to volunteer, please feel free to contact us.

2007-2008 Library Media Schedule

Information Connections | Just for Bookworms | Media Center's Online Catalog | Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School

Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School • Howard County (Maryland) Public Schools

Last updated September 2007