Media Center
Mrs. Diane L. Creel, Media Specialist
Ms. M. Karina Toruno, Media Assistant
November News
Books written by various authors are being read and discussed during Media Center lessons. Kindergarteners are finishing their author study of Margaret Wise Brown and will learning about the author Donald Crews. First graders are finishing up their author study about Kevin Henke and will be learning about Lois Ehlert. 2nd graders are learning about Tomie dePaola and will be learning about the Dewey Decimal System to become more independent users of the Media Center!
All grade levels have been listening to and evaluating the 2009-2010 Black-Eyed Susan Picture Books. Now the 4th and 5th grade students will be given the opportunity to do the same with the 2009-2010 BES Novels for Grades 4 through 6. The Wednesday After-School Book Club is already digging into these treasures and will be telling all their friends about them. To be eligible to vote on-line for their favorite book in April, 4th and 5th graders must have read at least three of the ten novels which have been nominated for the award. Students must complete a form for each novel read and have it checked by Mrs. Creel. Completed forms are kept in the Media Center.
Our time in the Computer Lab has been spent reviewing Computer Lab Etiquette, parts of the computer and exploring some wonderful new on-line resources available to all Flower Hill students and their families.
Need help with a project? Let Ask a Librarian solve your research problems!
Help Wanted!
Can you spare an hour or two a week? The Media Center needs volunteers to shelve books, organize displays, help children, and other fun tasks. Help is especially needed every afternoon from 1:00-3:00. Would you like to volunteer during your child's Media Center time? No experience needed! We will teach you everything you need to be successful. Please contact either Mrs. Creel (301)840-7161 or on-line if you can help.
Mission Statement
Come on in! We'll read for pleasure, research ideas, use technology and have fun while learning. All students will have the opportunity to grow in knowledge and independence using a wide variety of resources to become life-long learners.
For Students
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For Students and Staff
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| Meet Mrs. Creel | Meet Ms. Toruno |
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Meet Mrs. Creel
 Mrs. Creel has been in education for more than 25 years teaching all grades from 1st through 5th. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Elementary Education, received a MS in Curriculum and Instruction from McDaniel (formerly Western Maryland) College and is a certified School Library Media Specialist. She lives in Frederick, Maryland and is the mother of three adult children. Mrs. Creel has three grandpuppies, Scottie, Sidney and Spot, who keep her very busy. She reads at least two books a week when she’s not playing with her grandpuppies.
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Meet Ms. Toruno
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Media Center Hours
 The Flower Hill Media Center is open for Book Exchange from 8:45 until 2:45 In addition to their scheduled Media Class, students may visit the Media Center with their teachers' permission at any time during the school day using a Media Center pass.
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Book Selection
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How many books may I check out?
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How long may I keep my books?
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| Kindergarten |
one |
one week |
| 1st & 2nd |
two |
two weeks |
| 3rd, 4th, & 5th |
three |
two weeks |