Maureen Dugan Santos Memorial Library

Mrs. Joy Helmold, Teacher-Librarian

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Mrs. Fay Whiteside, Library Secretary

The staff of the Maureen Dugan Santos Memorial Library
understand and undertake the responsibilities identified in the
National and State Standards for Information Literacy

and the

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

so that our staff and students can use appropriate teaching and learning outcomes
to become competent and confident readers
and independent, efficient and effective users of ideas and information

We encourage our staff and students to create and manipulate ideas and information
so that they may become independent lifelong learners

Great Web Sites for Kids

Great Web Sites for Parents, Caregivers, Teachers & Others

Each class in the school comes to the library weekly to work with the Teacher-Librarian.  In addition, each class is also scheduled a weekly time to use the Technology Tools provided in the library computer lab.

Book exchange:   

Kindergarten students select a new book every two weeks.  They do not bring the library books home, but keep them in their room to share with each other.

First Grade students select a new book every week. Books are due to be retuned to the library the day
before the students come to the library in order to check them in and to remind students to return overdue books. 

Second Grade students select books every week. Students must select a "reading" book that matches
their skill in reading (Five Finger test) and may also choose an additional book or magazine if they wish.
Books are due to be retuned to the library the day before the students come to the librcheck them in andto reemind students to return overdue books. 

Third, Fourth, and Fifth  Grade students select books biweekly.  Students must select a "reading" book that matches their skill in reading (Five Finger test) and may also choose up to two additional reading items if they wish.  Books are due to be retuned to the library the day before the students come to the library in order to check them in and to remind students to return overdue books. 

Information Literacy

Information is available from many sources and in many formats, such as printed text, television, videos,
library databases, web sites, and more. To be "information literate" students need to know why,
when, and how to use all of these tools and think critically about the information they provide.

Students in Kindergarten will learn how to select books for information and enjoyment and where to find
them in the library.

First and second graders will continue to build skills in the library by using the visual and text OPACs in
our library and learning about authors and genres.

Third, fourth, and fifth graders will work to achieve the Information and Literacy standards, ALA:

Information Literacy Standards

1. Students access information efficiently and effectively.
2. Students evaluate information critically and competently.
3. Students use information accurately and creatively.

Independent Learning Standards

4. Students pursue information related to personal interests.
5. Students appreciate literature and other creative expressions.
6. Students strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

Social Responsibility Standards

7. Students recognize the importance of information to a democratic society.
8. Students practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
9. Students participate effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

The library is a fully automated library with 14,000 items for faculty and student use.  The OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is available on all iMacs in the building.

Technology Tools   

Teaching Technology Tools skills is the shared responsibility of the Teacher-Librarian and the
classroom teacher. Information and technology skills are most meaningful when taught within a subject area or as part of an activity that addresses an authentic, real-life need or problem. 

Each classroom is assigned one period a week (kindergarten biweekly) to work with the classroom
teacher and the Teacher-Librarian in the EHS computer lab.  The lab offers a chance for whole class
instruction in a particular skill; keyboarding, writing  and reading literacy, math literacy, and
presentation production.

In addition to the computer lab, Edgewood Highland is equipped with three AlphaSmart Carts, four SmartBoards, an Elmo Document camera, and digital cameras for faculty and student  work and presentations.

This year our fifth grade students will begin using handheld computers (Palm Tungsten E2) for writing and math literacies.

Our students will work to achieve the National Education Technology Standards for Students:

Technology Foundation Standards for Students

1. Basic operations and concepts

• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of technology.
1. Social, ethical, and human issues
• Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.
• Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
2. Technology productivity tools
• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
3. Technology communications tools
• Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences.
• Students use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
4. Technology research tools
• Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
• Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
5. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools
• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
• Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Our school is a bi-platform school offering the use of iMacs (OS 9) and  Dell (XP) computers.