Library Media Center - Mrs. Jan Battista
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email: [email protected]
I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and I have certification in English Language Arts. I taught 6th grade and Library Skills at Sacred Heart School in Oxford before “coming home” in 2011 to Saints Simon and Jude, which is the school that I attended as a child. I am thrilled to be sharing my love of books with the school children!
Library Media class is much more than just checking out books to read. The students also learn valuable multi-media research skills that enhance their education across all subjects. My goal is to give students the tools to locate useful resources independently and efficiently and to inspire each mind via the vast world of books.
New in 2024 - Makerspace Center!
Students will be encouraged to engage in “experiential learning” activities once a month during Library Media class.
What is a Makerspace?
Makerspaces allow students of all ages to tinker, problem-solve, and learn through doing. Makerspace activities help students develop skills, talents, and mental rigor. They can also provide a noncompetitive, supportive community where students can work collaboratively. Makerspace supplies can be as simple as traditional art/craft supplies and recycled materials to more complex tech materials like Little Bits and Makey Makey products.
Expectations for the Library Media Center
We expect that every student who comes to the Library Media Center will participate in all the many diverse activities that we offer in class. All students are highly encouraged to take out books and return them in good condition each week. Our hope is that each student develops a love of reading and is open to new and different genres of literature.
Parents, our Library Media Center is not only for your children! Please use us as a resource for appropriate reading selections and interesting authors. If you have the time, we have the need - please consider volunteering! We need help with the shelving of books and reading to the students. This is a great opportunity to share your love of reading with your child and their classmates.
To see if we have a book in our Library Media Center go to ssj.follettdestiny.com and click on SS. Simon and Jude School and search by Title, Author, Subject, Keyword or Series.