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Media Center Information

A complete library is part of the building. A weekly library period is provided for
each child. Our focus is to promote literacy for our students through their library
experience. Introduction to literature, basic library organization and use are
developed during these visits. Technology literacy is introduced through the use of
author websites, our online catalog and use of The World Book Encyclopedia, online
edition. Children are permitted to borrow one book at a time for a two-week period.
We start to charge fines for late books in second grade, although they are only
charged on days that school is in session. In order to maintain an adequate
collection, students must cooperate to see that materials are returned promptly
and in good condition. If materials are not returned on time, students will pay a fine
of five cents per day. (Absence is excluded). If materials are damaged or lost,
students will be charged the current replacement price.

The online media center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By going to the
library web site, http://www.hudson.k12.oh.us, students and parents may use the
online catalog to look for a book from home, and can access librarian created
pathfinders and INFOhio databases including World Book Kids and Searchasaurus.
Students must type in a User Name & Password when using INFOhio databases
from home. Pathfinders include links to guide students to online resources about
specific research topics.

INFOhio passwords (including Discovery Portal option from the online catalog)

USERNAME: learn

PASSWORD: infohio

Parent/Guardian Classroom Visits

Parents wishing to visit the classroom to observe their children are asked to
contact the teacher in advance in order to avoid conflicts with special subjects and
other programs when children may not be in the classroom. To ensure the integrity
of the instructional program, 24-hour notice for classroom visitation is
recommended. Visitation is considered based on the welfare of our students and
staff along with maintaining the instructional program. All visitors to schools must
report to the school office when entering to receive authorization before visiting
elsewhere in the building. Since young students are easily distracted, please do not
bring other children when this type of visit is made. All visitors must sign in at the
office and get a visitor badge.

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