SAMS Media Center News
August/September Edition 2013
Media Center: Destiny Card Catalog Update
Every teacher at SAMS has access to the Destiny Card Catalog. Your username is the same as the prefix to your email address. Your password is your employee ID/Sub Center number. Searching as a guest is also permitted. New to Destiny is the option to search for online information. As in the past, you can search district wide for resources and have them sent to St. Andrews for your use. Please visit the media center to see additional uses for Destiny.
New Books
Special "Thank You!" to Ms. Louise Smith for the "new book" display above. Her idea inspired me to create additional book displays. Check them out below.
CSI: Murder & Mystery
Check out these books about Crime Scene Investigation and Law Enforcement! Display created by X. Williams-Stewart (8th grader & Media Center Student Assistant).
Cheering for Great Reads
These books will make you cheer for reading! Go SAINTS!
Make a Touch Down with Sports Books
Are you interested in football and all the teams associated with the sport? Score a touchdown by reading these sports books!
READING ROCKS 2014 "Reading Rocks Around the Clock"
Join Richland One as they celebrate their annual literacy family event. Special guests include Jonathan Greene, artist; Carole Boston Weatherford, author and poet; Jessica Khoury, author; and Karen Alexander, president and CEO of the Auntie Karen Foundation.
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013, 09:00 AM
W G Sanders Middle School, 3455 Pine Belt Road, Columbia, SC
Don't forget to update your E-Chalk page.
Parents use E-Chalk to keep abreast of your classroom activities and to stay in contact with teachers. Be sure your page is updated. Jennifer Thornsberry and I are available if you need assistance with setting up or updating your page.
Computer Labs - Reserve Online
You can now reserve the computer labs online! Login to the SAMS E-Chalk page and search for the labs under the "Groups" link.
Tech Thursdays
We are excited to have Jennifer Thornsberry back this year to facilitate our Tech Thursday sessions. Be sure to join us for the remainder of the year as she introduces us to new technology. Don't forget to sign in when you attend the sessions!
Dates & Topics:
September 10 - Good Drive/Docs
October 10 - Edmodo
November 14 - SmartBoard
December 5 - Content Supported Web Resources/Symbaloo
January 16 - Common Core & Virtual Learning
February 6 - IPAD/IPOD
March 20 - IPAD/IPOD Supporting CCSS
April 10 - Supporting CCSS through Content - Related Technology
Visual Literacy Festival
This is a collection of contests to celebrate visual literacy. Students and adults may compete to receive top honors in a variety of categories. Please see Ms. Wylie for additional information and assistance with completing forms. Click the link for more information. RICHLAND ONE VISUAL LITERACY FESTIVAL
Ms. Wanda Wylie, Media Specialist
I have been at SAMS for more than fifteen years and have taught seventh and eighth grade ELA. This year, I am embarking on a new career in the media center. Be sure to stop by for information regarding technology and ideas for teaching literacy in the your classroom. In addition, I am available to assist with research projects. I want the media center to be an extension of your classroom.