Library Media Center
Grange Elementary Library Media Center welcomes all students,
K-5, and provides instruction in many areas. Boys
and girls learn how to locate books and information using “Library
Pro Explorer,” a card catalogue software program. They
learn about the organization of the library, different
kinds of books, (fiction, nonfiction, reference, etc.),
as well as various genres of literature, authors, and illustrators. Children
enjoy read-alouds and are encouraged to check out books
each week, take good care of them, and return them on time. “Strive
for 25,” a program which Grange supports, challenges
students to read 25 books during the school year. Record-keeping
sheets are kept in folders in the library media center
for those in grades 2-5. Mrs. Dobihal can be found
in the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mrs.
Grasso is on duty Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Be sure to stop in during American Education Week, November
13 – 17, to purchase some great books at the book
fair. |
Computer Lab
Grange Elementary’s computer lab contains 28 computers
for student use. During the year, classes in grades
K-5 will have a scheduled computer lesson every other week. Software
programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Kid
Pix Deluxe 3, Inspiration, and Kidspiration will be used
to teach or reinforce content directly related to classroom
curriculum. Learning to locate information on the
internet using student search engines and online databases
and resources like World Book, BrainPop, SIRS Discoverer,
and America the Beautiful will be emphasized. Mrs.
Grasso is the part-time technology integration teacher. |
