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Our media center is a busy place, and we like it that way. Students press their faces against the glass doors in the morning in anticipation of our opening. They come to borrow books, read magazines, use the computers, work on projects, read the newspaper, or just to relax before school begins. Teachers and their classes use our computer lab each day for research and projects. Small groups with passes come and go all day long. It is a hopping place, but one in which our students feel comfortable and at home. |
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Students who visit the
media center during school hours must have a pass. Students may borrow up to
two books at a time and keep them for a period of three weeks each. The
due date is stamped on a blue card and placed in the book’s pocket.
For each school day the book is late or overdue, a fine of 5 cents will be
charged to the student’s account. Fines will not accrue on
weekends or holidays away from school. Students will be held financially
responsible for lost or damaged books. Books may be returned to the
circulation desk drop box located inside the media center, or to the book
return located outside the media center doors. |
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Scholastic Book Fairs are held each year in the media center to provide additional opportunities for students to find great books. Students are encouraged to pay close attention to DTV for information about promotions and prize drawings during book fairs. |
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2007-2008
Book Fair Dates: Monday-Friday May 19th-23rd |
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The Sunshine State Young Reader’s Award Program (SSYRA) Almost 150 DMS students read three or
more 2007-2008 SSYRA books by the March 3rd deadline, qualifying
them to cast a vote for their favorite title.
On Friday, March 7th, * Three very lucky voters each won an
autographed novel on voting day. |
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SSYRA Incentive Program |
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This year, twenty-six students earned medals for reading at least ten SSYRA books AND passing the AR quizzes. Of these students, twenty went on to earn trophies by reading all fifteen SSYRA books AND passing the AR quizzes. These award winners were invited to attend a special SSYRA Celebration Party on Tuesday, May 13th. At the party, students enjoyed tropical music and décor and dined on pizza, salad, fruit, cookies, and treats. Congratulations! |
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This year, DMS students enjoyed the 2007-2008
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books. *The 2008-2009 SSYRA titles have been released! Find them at www.myssyra.org now. |
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The DMS media center is the information site for students, teachers, and parents. We are open from 9:00 to 3:50 daily. The media center specialist welcomes parents to visit at anytime. Parents are encouraged to consult the media specialist if they have any questions or concerns about the reading habits of their children. Parents are also welcome to borrow items from the recently updated PARENT RESOURCE COLLECTION, funded by the PTSA. This collection contains books that will help parents to guide their children academically, as well as resources that offer advice for parents of middle school students. It is located in the front office lobby. |
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What do you see when you read? Do
the characters come alive? Can you see them move or hear them
speak? When you read, do you see the action take place? Can you appreciate
the way a talented writer uses adjectives to place you in the scene of a
story? To really enjoy reading, you must see that “movie” in your
head as you go along. Many reluctant or struggling readers claim they
do not see it when they read. This, I’m sure you will agree with
me, would make reading simply a chore. Sincerely, |
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