Media Center Home
Welcome to the Media Center
The school media center serves as a hub for information, learning, and exploration. It provides resources that support the curriculum and enhance students' educational experiences. The media center is a place where students can discover new ideas, explore different perspectives, and develop critical thinking skills. It also serves as a space for collaboration, research, and creativity, supporting students in their academic pursuits and preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world.
Follett Destiny Discover
The Media Center uses Follett’s Destiny Library Manager to maintain our library collection. Patrons access the collection using Destiny Discover, a graphics-based circulation software that allows them to search for print and digital content available in their school’s media center. Whether it’s a student or teacher looking for leisure reading/entertainment, materials to support homework or lesson planning, Destiny Discover will help them find what they’re looking for.
Destiny Discover can be accessed by students through Classlink. Look for Destiny Discover in the e-Library folder.
Want to view our collection? Click the Destiny Icon below.
Beanstack Reading Challenges
Love reading? Check out Beanstack available on Classlink to participate in seasonal and ongoing reading challenges for all ages.
- Track your reading on their website or on the go with the Beanstack app.
- Expand your reading horizons with fun challenges – read things outside your favorite genres.
- Earn virtual badges as you complete activities.
CURRENT DISTRICT WIDE READING CHALLENGE
Back to School Challenge
August 9, 2023 to September 30 2023
Classlink eLibrary Folder
ClassLink has an app called e-library. It is your eResource library! There are tons of ebooks, audiobooks, and other research databases available for your use at school or home.
First Step: Go to the Palmetto Elementary Website then click on ClassLink.
Second Step: Select the app e-library
Third Step: Choose your app.
Destiny- books available to checkout at the physical library (you can put books on hold and pick them up)
MackinVIA- electronic books (e-books online) and links to research databases
Sora- electronic books (e-books)
World Book- research database
Mrs. Norman, METI
Hi Readers! I have been a teacher for over 15 years and I love being the METI (Media and Educational Technology Instructor) at PES. I promote and foster a love for reading through class checkout, ebooks, the book fair, and ordering new and relevant books that students are interested in. The other portion of my job centers around creating a 21st century learning environment. I am so excited to work with all the students this year! When I am not at school, I love traveling, reading, baking, and hanging out with my husband and our three-year-old son, Jacob. See you in the library!
Ms. Glasper, Media Parapro
My name is Paris Glasper and I am proud to say I am the 2024-2025 Media Para. I am currently working towards my Masters of Education in School Counseling. I know majority of the student body but am excited to meet my new friends!
Media Center Hours
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-2:00
We conduct specials daily with K-5th grades.
Checkout Policies
Student Check-Out:
Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade may check out one book at a time. Books checked out by Kindergarten and 1st graders will stay at school, unless requested otherwise by a parent. Students in grades 2-5 may check out two books at a time. If students cannot checkout a paper-based book, they are encouraged to read ebooks via Mackinvia and Sora on Classlink.
Overdue Books:
All materials circulate for 14 days.
We do not charge fines for overdue books.
If an item is not returned by its due date, students' checkout privileges are suspended until the book is returned or lost book fees are paid.
Overdue notices are provided to the classroom teacher during media sessions once per month.
Damaged or Lost Books:
Students who damage or lose a book will be expected to pay the full replacement value.
Damage includes:
Coloring or writing on any pages
Water or other liquid anywhere in the book (be careful of water bottles in backpacks!)
Ripped/torn/chewed cover or pages
Food/stains
If a lost book is paid for but then located and returned in good condition, a refund will be issued.