ECMA Learning Commons Newsletter
April 2017
About the Learning Commons
Students visit the Learning Commons each week to take advantage of the lab and to check out books in order to increase Lexile scores. Meeting grade level Lexile scores are proven to increase test scores in all subjects.
Mrs. Brookins is the Learning Commons teacher and provides support for all students and staff as well as teaches library, research and technology skills.
Students working on Science Fair projects
Girls in Tech event
Origami How To books
About the Makerspace
Every Makerspace is unique but ALL should provide opportunities for students to use their hands and knowledge to CREATE, using things like computers, learning kits, art supplies, etc. Making allows students to problem solve, push boundaries, learn how to overcome failure and work together with others.
The ECMA Makerspace currently has 2 Ozobots, 2 Spheros, Lego kits, 3 circuit kits, laptops, tablets, How To books for drawing, origami and art, art supplies, challenge supplies and more.
Items we would LOVE to accept through donation:
old computers/printers to take apart
art supplies (paper, paintbrushes, craft supplies)
Around the School
GMAS TESTING
Thursday 4/6 ELA - 8th and 6th Grade
Friday 4/7 ELA - 8th Grade
Monday 4/10 ELA - 7th Grade
Tuesday 4/11 Math - 8th Grade
Wednesday 4/12 Math - 7th Grade
Thursday 4/13 Math - 6th Grade
Friday 4/14 Science - 8th Grade
Tuesday 4/18 Social Studies - 8th Grade
Get your YEARBOOK!
Softcover - $13
*Prices will go UP in May so get yours today!
Georgia Movie Academy
Spelling Bee Winners!
Technology Tips
Infinite Campus/Gradebook login information:
*At HOME you MUST use Firefox to login. At school you can use Firefox or Chrome.
Download Firefox HERE
Download Chrome HERE
*After typing in your GTID and school password, you may be asked to type in a code. The code IS case sensitive and it is difficult to tell if some letters (such as v, w, x, l, s, o, c, and z) are to be capital or lowercase. If you get any of these letters, REFRESH the code until you can easily tell and type that code in.
About your Media Specialist/Learning Commons Teacher
Mrs. Brookins has been the ECMA Media Specialist for 6 years and LOVES her job. In her spare time she enjoys reading, shopping, photography, and just spending quality time with her husband, Chris, and her 4 year old daughter, Leah. Mrs. Brookins played soccer for over 10 years before a knee injury put her on the sideline but she did coach the ECMA girls team in 2012 and they had a winning season! Some of her favorite books are: The Martian, The Night Circus, The Raven Cycle series, The Chaos Walking series and My Lady Jane. She enjoys a variety of genres but her favorite is YA Fantasy. One of her favorite challenges is suggesting a new book for you to read so if you can't find something, just ask! Her favorite candy is Reese Cups or anything sour!
Mrs. Brookins looks forward to having you visit the Learning Commons to read, research, have class, print, catch up on your work, and tinker with technology!
Learning Commons @ ECMA
Email: brookins.jamie.m@muscogee.k12.ga.us
Website: http://sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us/ecma/media-center/
Location: 6100 Georgetown Drive, Columbus, GA, United States
Phone: 706.565.3032
Twitter: @ecmaLibraryLady