Holly Springs Elementary School

An eight-year "Beat the Odds" Georgia Gold School!

Media Center Goals

The goals of the Holly Springs media program:

• To maintain a climate conducive to student self-exploration, experimentation, and self-fulfillment;

• To assist students in the development of the attitudes and skills which will enable them to become independent, life-long learners;

• To assist in the development of the curriculum and instructional program of the school and to support the achievement of curricular objectives;

• To provide students and teachers with access to the variety of informational resources and materials necessary to achieve curricular objectives;

• To provide access to materials that support a wide range of student needs, abilities, and interests.

Mission Statement

The Mission of Holly Springs Media Center is to support the county curriculum, to provide quality print and electronic resources, to assist students and staff in becoming effective users of information, and to promote lifelong learning.

Checkout Guidelines

Library books may be checked out by students for a period of one week in Kindergarten and 1st grade and two weeks in 2nd through 5th grades. Books may be renewed if necessary but must be brought to the Media Center for renewal. There is no fine for overdue books. Overdue notices will be sent out weekly. Students may come at any time during the day for individual check out. The reference section is open to all students for research any time during the school day. Students working on the internet must have prior directives given by their teacher.

Lost or Damaged Books

Students are responsible for books checked out in their name. Fines for replacing or repairing a book will be assigned to students who lose or damage their book(s). The price is determined by current value. Fines for damaged books will be assessed in proportion to the damage, determined by the Media Specialist. Students who continually ignore late notices will be asked to pay for the book. Report cards will also be held at the end of the school year if books are not paid for.

Programs & Activities

• Makerspace & STEM Activities
• Renaissance Place (AR)
• Lessons weekly for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade and monthly for 4th & 5th Grade
• Book Fairs
• Reader's Recognition each Nine Weeks
• Club Tome (Reading Bowl & other competitions for 4th-5th Grade)
• Spooky Library Week
• 4th & 5th Grade Spelling Bee    
• News Broadcast Team for 5th Grade (try-outs in Spring for 4th Graders)
• Summer Reading Sponsor    
• Read Across America Day
• Social Media Coordinator
• and more!