Amherst Elementary - Media Center Overview

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Instructor: Ms. Morris

Welcome to the

Amherst Elementary School Library Media Center Web Page!

Mission Statement: "Knox County Library Media Specialists foster an environment that enables users to appreciate reading and to access and evaluate information by providing resources and experiences that contribute to life-long learning."

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-3:00

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New Addition to KIDS WHO READ SUCCEED program

Join your community in promoting literacy by taking the
2012 READING RESOLUTION.
Click on the link below to learn more or download the calendar from Media Center Files.

News Sentinel Website

This addition to the Kids Who Read, Succeed Program is in celebration of the
Knoxville News Sentinel’s 125th Year Anniversary!

The resolution encourages students and their families to commit to reading together for 20 minutes every day for 125 days straight.

On December 23 the News Sentinel will release a pull-out calendar in the newspaper that families can place in their homes to track their minutes read during the 125 days.
After the completion of the New Year’s Resolution on May 19, at the Children’s Reading Festival, we will celebrate with special events and prizes.

Kids Who Read, Succeed

The Children's Reading Foundation of Knox County is sponsoring a reading program for students in grades K-3 this year. It encourages students to set a goal to read with a reading partner at home at least 20 minutes every day. Look for a pledge form and reading bracelet to come home with your children in kindergarten-third grade. Please fill out the form and return it to school

. Your child's teacher will provide information on how to track the amount of time you read together with your child.

Life is busy, but reading aloud with a child for just 20 minutes a day:

Strengthens relationships

Encourages listening and language skills

Promotes attention and curiousity

Establishes a strong reading foundation

These skills are essential for success in school and in life!

Happy Reading,

Ms. Morris

Spotlight on Great Websites

NeoK12

This is a website that contains educational videos, lessons, and games for students K-12. Explore and have some fun and see what you can learn!

http://www.neok12.com/

Five Finger Rule

Box Tops for Education

Amherst Elementary School participates in a wonderful program sponsored by the General Mills Corporation called Box Tops for Education. To learn more watch the movie below and help earn money for our students by turning trash into cash!