Media Mail
Horizon Elementary Media Center -- September 2022
Current News
- The library construction has come to a close! Scroll through the pictures to see the lovely transformation our library has undergone!
- This month, Library and Art have teamed up for Dot Day! September 15 is National Dot Day. This comes from the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds. If you haven't read it, click on this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSkkWKxKBW8 Make a mark and see where it takes you. Each student will be designing their own dot to make their mark on the library circulation desk during Art class.
- Library Orientation Classes have started! Remember to send students with passes when visiting the library.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15.
Before Pictures
Fiction
Before, the Fiction section was sorted only by Author Last name.
Old Walls and Carpet
Old Furniture
After Pictures
Fiction
Fiction has now been genrefied! Students can easily identify and access books they enjoy!
New Life
New carpet, paint, decorations, and furniture has truly breathed life into the library!
New Furniture
The new furniture is completely moveable, making the library a multi-functional space!
Dot Day Activities
The Dot by Peter Reynolds
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States!
Some great books to help incorporate National Hispanic Heritage Month:
- Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal can be found here: https://youtu.be/Py7_9ATJDkk
- Abuela by Arthur Dorros (can be checked out in the library and can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8WgK40yfgY
- Dreamers by Yuyi Morales can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5-qRTOVRws
- Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv_3fVlCgZs
- Mango, Abuela and Me by Meg Medina can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI1rwooKN0A
I've already teamed up with some upper grades teachers to work on researching different famous Hispanic figures, but it's not too late if you want to join too! Send me an email, and I'll get you on the schedule!
A Look Back at August
- Every class enjoyed a read-aloud during the month of August! Kindergarten-2nd Grades heard Mae's First Day of School by Kate Berube and talked about their first day feelings. They tied their feelings to Emojis and made text-to-self connections! 3rd-5th Grades heard The Smart Cookie by Jory John. Students brainstormed ways they are already smart and things they want to get better at.
- The library underwent quite the transformation! Genrefied Fiction, new paint, new floors, and new furniture!
New Titles
Dog Man and Cat Kid (Spanish)
Dog Man Unleashed (Spanish)
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls (Spanish)
Dog Man: Grime and Punishment (Spanish)
Dog Man: Mothering Heights (Spanish)
Upcoming Events
September 2- Half Day!
September 5- Happy Labor Day! No School!
September 15- Dot Day!
- Each class will create their own dot masterpiece to be displayed in the HES Media Center circulation desk!
- 1st Grade will create their own 3D Dots in the Library!
September 26- Johnny Appleseed Day!
- 2nd Grade will code BeeBots to follow Johnny Appleseed.
Horizon Media Center
Email: jdbanks@madisoncity.k12.al.us
Website: https://www.madisoncity.k12.al.us/horizon
Location: 7855 Old Madison Pike, Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 464-3614