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Media Specialist
Mrs. Hankins |
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Welcome to the Elwood IMC Web Site What a school thinks about its library is a measure
of what it feels about education.
~ Harold Howe ~
Professor Emeritus at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
and a former U.S. Commissioner of Education Wow! I can’t imagine a profession better than the one I have. There is immeasurable joy in sharing a story that brings laughter to the students as they listen to a funny story; or the looks of empathy as we share in the sadness when Lulu passes in Saying Goodbye to Lulu. Reading to students year after year and opening new doors to them brings a smile to my face. The 2011 – 2012 school year is my twelfth year as Media Specialist at Elwood School. I am looking forward to sharing my love of reading with the students for many more years. It is my hope that all children will experience the great pleasure of reading for fun. To contact me: Please call the school (815- 423-5588) or send me an e-mail at: p.hankins@elwoodschool.com Book Fair Volunteers - March 9 and March 12 - 14. Tiger Pick Reviews - Form - Students now have the chance to review books for our school. Go to the navigation bar at the left and select the "My Forms" button, and then select "Tiger Pick Reviews." Fill out the required information and submit the information. Once I have approved the review I will add it to "My Booklist." You can view book reviews by clicking on the "My Booklist" at the top of my Web Page. PebbleGo - We have added a new research database for students in grades K - 3. To visit the site check with your child's classroom teacher or Mrs. Hankins for the home user name and password. PebbleGo is a wonderful database for the young researcher. www.pebblego.com Book-IT! Students in grades K - 6 may participate in the Book-IT! program from October - March. Students must meet the required number of minutes required to earn a certificate for a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. On an average students should be reading 20 minutes per day at home. Required minutes are as follows: (K - 2nd grade) 250 minutes per month (3rd grade - 4th grade) 300 minutes per month (5th grade - 6th grade) 350 minutes per month R.O.A.R: At Elwood we R.ead O.ur A.R. If you have a child in grades 1 - 4 ask him/her about R.O.A.R. Read to Succeed - Will begin December 16th for students in grades K-6. Watch for additional information. MISSION STATEMENT Elwood School District #203, through a cooperative effort of school, home, and community is committed to excellence while providing a safe and stimulating environment, which enables children to learn strong academic skills, citizenship, mutual respect, and a sense of self worth.
Elwood Instructional Media Center
Elwood School District
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