ECMA Learning Commons
Come to the LC to read, study, relax, create, and LEARN!
NO LONGER BEING UPDATED - Jan 2021
December Choice Boards
About Your ECMA Learning Commons!
When Covid is no longer keeping us apart, the LC is open before school (8:05-8:35) on Tuesday's and Thursday's. Limited morning passes can be picked up in the front office or the LC.
Students can visit the LC anytime during school hours with a pass from their current teacher.
Book Check Out:
Students can have three books checked out from ECMA at a time. Students proven responsible can have more, with permission from Mrs. B. ELA classes visit at least every other week. Students can visit the LC at any other another time with a pass. If the LC is closed for some reason, books can be returned using the book return door in the hallway.
Mrs. Brookins is often teaching a class or helping students and staff members so the circulation desk is set up for self check out and self check in. The students are taught correct procedures at the beginning of each year and their account is their responsibility. Account notices are given to students several times a year to remind them what they have checked out at that time. You may access Destiny using the Destiny link below or by going through Clever with your student. Mrs. Brookins encourages grown-ups to discuss the books students are reading, read with them, or come pick one out themselves! We have a lot of great books to share.
Fines
Students can reduce or eliminate book fines for ECMA by reading and filling out a short book report form, by replacing the copy, or paying the fine. There will be several volunteer days near the end of the year that will allow students to reduce fines as well.
YA Titles
Genre Fiction
Graphic Novels
Request a book through Destiny
Order your Yearbook today! Turn in your form with payment to Mrs. Cooper in 709 or Mrs. Brookins in the LC
Podcasts for Kids
First, you can find kid friendly podcasts on the following free apps:
Check out these recommended podcasts:
-Brains On
-Tumble
-6 Minutes
-Smash Boom Best
-Eleanor Amplified
-Ear Snacks
-Wow of the World
3D Printer
About Mrs. Brookins
Mrs. Brookins is ECMA's Media Specialist. She values student choice and loves connecting students with books that they enjoy. If you want to raise test scores, reading is key. If you want to raise children who think outside the box, problem solve, and are empathetic to those around them, reading is key. Read, read, read!
Mrs. Brookins teaches classes, runs the library, organizes morning announcements, coaches Reading Bowl team, manages the Makerspace/Game Center, is the ECMA technology contact AKA "Chromebook Queen" of ECMA, and more. If you have any questions related to any of the above, please email Mrs. Brookins at brookins.jamie.m@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Brookins is married to her high school sweetheart, Chris, and together they have a daughter, Leah, who is in first grade and loves to read, just like her mom. They also have a furry family member named Melo, who likes to bark, steal goldfish crackers, and dump his toys out of the toy basket without ever cleaning up. Mrs. Brookins enjoys fall, football (Go Dawgs!), reading and shopping. She also loves to binge watch her favorite shows.
About Us
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Email: brookins.jamie.m@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Website: https://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/ECM
Location: East Columbus Magnet Academy, Georgetown Drive, Columbus, GA, USA
Phone: 706-565-3026