Welcome to the Media Center   

Media Center Policies 

• General collection items may be checked out for two weeks.

• Items can be renewed for an additional two weeks.

• Reference books may be checked out overnight.

• Students are limited to checking out two books at a time.  However, limit can be increased with permission from staff.

• Fees will be charged for lost books.

• All Books need to be returned by May 25, 2013.

The Battle of the Books competition is a project sponsored by The NC School Library Media Association.   A team is composed of students who have an interest in reading.  A book list is prepared by librarians across the state.  SERMS team members read from the Battle of the Books list and test their knowledge during practices held at school during Foundations and after school.  This year's competition will be held at Providence Grove High School on March 15, 2013 at 9:00 am.

Battle of the Books List 2012-2013

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Ways for Parents to Promote Reading

• Read yourself. Your actions really do speak louder than your words. When your kids see you reading the newspaper or curling up with a book, they'll want to follow your example.
• Make sure your children read everyday. Reading- like shooting baskets or playing the piano - is a skill. Like other skills, it gets better with practice. Researchers have found that children who spend at least 30 minutes a day reading for fun develop the skills to be better readers at school.
• Get the library habit. Make sure everyone in your family has a library card. Schedule regular trips to the library. While you're there, be sure to check a book out for yourself to enjoy.
• Read aloud to your children. Research suggests that this is the most important thing parents can do to help their children become better readers. Don't stop reading to your children as they grow older. You'll both enjoy the chance to do something together.
• Give books as gifts. Then find a special place for your children to keep their own library.
• Make reading a privilege. Say, "You can stay up 15 minutes later tonight if you're reading in bed." Or you might say, "Because you helped with the dishes, I have some time to read you an extra story."
• If you're not a good reader you can still encourage your children. As your children learn to read, ask them to read to you. Talk about books with your children. Ask a friend or relative to read aloud to your children.

SERMS Magazines and Newspapers

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