The library media program at Northfield Elementary is dedicated to helping our students enjoy literature and become information literate in our ever-changing digital world.
Each class, Kindergarten - Grade 5, visits the Library Media Center once a week for 1 hour during the Related Arts block. During library/media class, students participate in a variety of instructional activities in which they may listen to literature that complements what is being taught 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, 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 before school to borrow books. During book selection, students have the freedom to select books of special interest to them. All books in our media center have been approved for grades K-5. However, 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. Kindergarten, first grade and second grade students can check out one book each week, third through fifth graders can check out two 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 their local branch on a regular basis.
Each class, Kindergarten - Grade 5, visits the Library Media Center once a week for 1 hour during the Related Arts block. During library/media class, students participate in a variety of instructional activities in which they may listen to literature that complements what is being taught 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, 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 before school to borrow books. During book selection, students have the freedom to select books of special interest to them. All books in our media center have been approved for grades K-5. However, 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. Kindergarten, first grade and second grade students can check out one book each week, third through fifth graders can check out two 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 their local branch on a regular basis.