Books and Beyond
The ARC Library Media Center Newsletter
Library News
NEW in the ARC media center.
It is time Ms. West begin planning a book order. If there are any books you would like to recommend for the library you may go to the ARC Website and on the homepage there is a link to "Request a Book". This link will remain active all year, please submit as many books as you would like.
Visit the ARC Media Center webpage for more information.
The Stacks
Library Reminders
-Students must have a pass to be in the media center -No more than 5 students at a time on a pass. -Only 2 to a table. - The media center is for learning, not socializing.
Textbook Check Out
If you have lost your textbook or need a replacement, see Mrs. Harris in the media center. Remember YOU are responsible for your textbook. DO NOT loan it to others.
FollettShelf
FollettShelf is ARC's ebooks host. Right now we have 89 books available. Go to the ARC Media Center page to login to ebooks. Note: Only one student can read a book at a time.
Student IDs
Student IDs will be provided this year. Images will be imported using the school pictures. IDs will only be printed for 9th and 10th grades. The 11th and 12th grade students should have an id since last year was the only year we have not had use of the id maker. Students wanting to have a new ID made will be charged $5 .
Important Dates
Important school events can be found by checking the LED sign outside, the Scrolling News, and the ARC website.
IMPORTANT POCs
- Ms. Lewis - PIV - Parent Internet Viewer
- Mr.s Harris - Material checkouts, tardy notes and letters of absences
- Ms. West - eChalk, computer issues, materials request, Junior Council (Ring Ceremony & Prom)
Technology
eChalk
eChalk is available to all students. eChalk provides you with space to save documents, a free email account, access to your classes, surveys to vote, group pages for clubs, and a homework dropbox. Note: not all teachers require you to use eChalk. Once you graduate your echalk account will be deleted.
Lab Reminders
- NO FOOD OR DRINK in the labs.
- Impero software is installed on ALL computers. Students caught using computers inappropriately will face consequences.
- -NO SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS should take any class to the lab.
Website Warehouse
Dropbox is FREEWARE that provides the user with server space to save documents, pictures, presentations , etc... Dropbox is available on any computer with Internet access.
Edmodo is a FREEWARE tool that mimics Facebook. Edmodo allows the user to save information in their account. However to use this software a teacher must have created a class and provide a code to allow you access.
ARC Media Center
Email: westla@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
Website: arc.rcboe.org
Location: 910 Russell Street, Augusta, GA 30904
Phone: 706-737-7152 (223)