Welcome to the IES Media Center
We strive to
support and empower students to become lifelong learners and readers.
Policies
Checkout Procedures
Students in K-1 will be allowed one book per check
out.
Students in grades 2 – 5 may borrow up to 2 books
check out.
All students must return their media contract before
they can check out books to go home. Students will not be able to
checkout any books if they have any lost or overdue books.
Lost/Damaged Books
During the school year, the students learn about the
how to take care of their books. Should a book be accidentally damaged,
please do not try to repair it yourself. Return it to the
media center staff and tell us what happened. We will try to repair the damage
using professional book repair materials and techniques. If the damage cannot
be repaired you will be responsible for the cost of replacing the damaged book.
Should a book become lost while in your child’s possession, he/she will be held
responsible for paying for the book or supplying an exact copy back to the
media center (ex. replace a paperback with a paperback or a hardback with a
hardback).
SSYRA https://www.floridamediaed.org/ssyra.html
For K-2, it is suggested to read the SSYRA, Jr books.
For 3-5, it is suggested to read the 3-5 SSYRA books.
Students who read at least 3 of the 2019-2020 SSYRA books, they
are eligible to vote for their favorite this spring. Also, all students
who take an AR quiz on any of these books and have a passing score can receive
a small prize from the library. Students would need to inform Mrs. Hohman
during their library time in order to receive the prize.
Need
some book suggestions beyond SSYRA, try:
Florida Literacy Association Book Awards: https://flareads.org/childrens-book-awards/
Caldecott
Award Winners: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal
Newbery Medal Winners: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberyhonors/newberymedal
Common Sense Media Reviews: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews
Accelerated
Reader – Optional program for students
All students in K-5 have the ability to use this program during
the school day from the convenience of the student Launchpad. Students would
log into https://launchpad.classlink.com/ocps
Username: Student number
Password: Birthdate YYYYMMDD
Students would then click on Library Research Tools and then Click
on Renaissance.
How to check the reading level of a book http://www.arbookfind.com
Families are able check your child’s AR progress by
visiting: https://Hosted350.renlearn.com/62945/HomeConnect
Username: student number (4804....)
Password: child's first name
Student
Research
FINDS: Research Model: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7564/urlt/23studentskills.pdf
Learn more about Copyright: http://www.copyrightkids.org/
Dictionary: http://wordcentral.com/
Encyclopedia: https://school.eb.com/levels
Homework Help: https://www.factmonster.com/
Orlando Public Library: https://www.ocls.info/
Florida Electronic Library: https://www.flelibrary.com/
Parent Tips
Florida Department of Education- Just Read, Families: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/families/
*Don’t forget, you can check the Canvas Media Center page too
for information. Students can log into
their Launchpad, click on Canvas, Choose Independence Elementary course