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Media Center

Image of a class listening to a guitar in Library Class as they learned about Blue Grass Instruments.

About The Dixie Elementary School Library Media Center

The Dixie Elementary Library Media Center (LMC) is a very busy place. All classes visit the LMC weekly for a story-time and/or an information literacy lesson and to check out books. 

The LMC houses a computer lab available for student use. Classes visit the lab on a weekly basis to participate in teacher-directed technology activities.

 

OUR MISSION

Assist members of the DES community in becoming effective seekers and users of information, to foster a love of reading, and to build a foundation for life long learning.

In collaboration with the school’s learning community, the Library Media Program will provide support for teaching and learning by providing access to a quality collection and technologies.

 

Checkout Policy

Students in First & Second Grade are allowed to have one item checked out at a time. Third - Fifth graders are allowed to have two items checked out at a time. All students can keep the items for one week. Students can renew a book if they need more time, unless it is requested by another student.

 

Library Collection

The DES library houses approximately 6000 items for student use. Follett Destiny Library Manager, an automated circulation system, is used district-wide, which enables each RCSD library access to the library collections at all schools in the district through inter-library loans. Destiny can accessed from anywhere, 24/7, helping to strengthen the crucial bond between the library, the classroom, and home.

 

ACCELERATED READER QUIZZES

Dixie Elementary students have access to over 10,000 AR quizzes. Students just click on the desktop AR link to search and browse the collection of quizzes available—including the very newest titles!

Join the AR Team!

Be a part of the AR (Accelerated Reader) Leaders! Students that meet their grade level goal each Nine Weeks will be invited to attend an AR CELEBRATION at the end of the nine weeks period. Food, Fun, and Special Activities.... DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN!!!

 

IMPORTANT LINKS

Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) - http://www.avl.lib.al.us/

Ask Jeeves for Kids - http://www.ajkids

Information Please - http://www.infoplease.com/

ESOL Resources- https://ellisa11.wixsite.com/eslresources

Mrs. Charity Wade
Library Media Specialist
A little about me.... I am entering my 12th year in education - 1 year as an Elementary School Music Teacher and this is my 11th year as an Elementary School Librarian. I am married to my best friend, Edward Wade, and we have 4 kiddos ranging in ages 7-19! My favorite things are spending time with family, READING, singing, and serving Jesus. I LOVE my Dixie Elementary students and enjoy spending time with them in the library!