Mrs. Butler
Library Media Specialist
The mission of the Howard County School Library Media program is to provide opportunities for students and staff to become effective users of ideas and information.
The library media program at Fulton Elementary is dedicated to helping our students enjoy literature and become information literate in our ever-changing world.
Each class, kindergarten through fifth grade, visits the Library Media Center once a week for 45 minutes.
During library media class, students participate in a variety of instructional activities in which they may listen to literature that complements what is being learned in the classroom; research topics introduced in science or social studies; use books, magazines and computers; create presentations using computer programs and other media; and engage in evaluating various types of media. Click to view Library_Media_by_Grade.
In library/media class, each student is graded on listening, thinking, following media center rules/procedures, and showing readiness to respond to questions and activities. Class participation, completion of assigned tasks, retention of previous lessons, and the demonstration of knowledge gained are an integral part of the evaluation.
In addition to information and literature skills students are encouraged to check out books from the Library Media Center during their weekly class session. Students may also visit the Library Media Center first thing in the morning or at the end of the day with their classroom teacher's permission to borrow books. During book selection, students have the freedom to select books of special interest to them; however following the "Five Finger Test" is encouraged. Additionally, if you feel that certain themes or subjects should be omitted from your child's reading, please discuss this with your child. Click to view Book_Check guidelines.
Our part-time medial specialist, Mrs. Klatte, our media assistant, and I are excited to be working with your child as we help them utilize technology as well as nurture their love of reading. Working with two fantastic technology teachers is an extremely important part of creating 21st century students and lifelong learners. We hope to collaborate with Ms. Alonso-Hughes and Mr. Honza again this year with exciting new projects and equipment. We also look forward to hosting the fall and winter book fair. Last years were so much fun!
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us via email to Mrs. Butler or you may call the school at (410) 880-5957.
