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BOOK CHECKOUT POLICY

We encourage our readers to visit us with a pass from their teacher for Open Book Checkout from 10:00-11:00 (beginning September 2nd) giving them access to new library books on a daily basis. Every day is LIBRARY DAY!

We recommend the following when checking out:

Kinder and 1st: 1 book
2nd and 3rd: up to 2 books
4th and 5th: up to 3 books

DESTINY DISCOVERER

In the Media Center, we foster the freedom of choice where students develop a love of reading through books that interest them. Destiny Discover is our school library's online catalog that includes our e-books and audio books.

Click on the image to sign in using your Student ID number.
You do NOT need to include @mcpsmd.net.
Staff log in using their Outlook ID and password.

CLEVER & ONLINE DATABASES

Clever is a Dashboard that holds all the Apps you have access to through a Single Sign On (SSO) option controlled by MCPS. Login using your MCPS Google account by clicking on the icon

or Click here to access the usernames and passwords for our Online Resources *you will need to login with your MCPS Google account to access the document (ex. 123456@mcpsmd.net, Chromebook password)

You will find LOTS of great resources like:
PebbleGo icon Sora icon BrainPOP icon TumbleBooks icon

LESSONS

Media Lessons vary by grade level to meet each classroom's needs. Lessons include Digital Citizenship, research skills, evaluating sources of information (information literacy), library skills and literature appreciation.

COMMON SENSE EDUCATION

Congratulations to our Mustangs for another year of being a Common Senese Education School! MCPS' partnership with Common Sense Education provides students with resources and information to behave safely online and use technology responsibility both in and out of school. Lessons are taught throughtout year in Media classes.

From the CommonSense Education website, here are Digital Citizenship resources for family engagement.

MARYLAND BLACK EYED SUSAN AWARD PROGRAM

All PES Mustangs participate in Maryland's student choice program, the Black-Eyed Susan Award. Each year a new set of nominees is selected by school librarians from around the state. Students listen and respond to Picture Book nominees during their library lessons. Students may also choose to read the Chapter Book and Graphic nominees. Voting takes place in April and the winner is announced in early May.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

We value our partnership with Montgomery County Public Library. If you do not have a library card, sign up below!

LOST AND DAMAGED MATERIALS

Families are encoruaged to pay for lost or damaged library materials so that other readers are able to enjoy them. If a book is lost please email Mrs. Hazel.

Chromebooks & Fees

Every school year, students and families are responsible for reviewing and returning the Online Digital Tool Consent Form & Chromebook User Agreement. This ensures our students are responsible digital citizens, in alignment with MCPS regulations, as well as identifies costs associated with repairs..This school year, obligations must be paid using MCPS’ SchoolCashOnline.com before receiving a replacement device.