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Media Center

Welcome to the AES Media Center

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Mission Statement

The AES Media Center’s mission is to provide a safe and inviting environment that supports student learning and achievement. We aim to help students become independent learners, criticial thinkers and knowledgeable creators and sharers of information. It is our goal to provide high quality resources and services that support and enhance literacy and learning. Our intent is to foster a love of reading and a desire for lifelong learning. 

Book Fair Information

Our library sponsors a book fair during the fall and spring of the school year to provide our students with a wide variety of excellent books.  Proceeds from the book fair provide funding for the library to purchase additional resources for students. 

  • Our fall book fair will be held November 19-22.
  • Our spring book fair will be held March 4-7.

Crane Book Fair Form

Bookfair order form

Bookfair order form

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Helpful Information

Library Schedule

AES Media Center Schedule

Picture Dates

Fall: August 22, 2024

Fall Makeups: September 5, 2024

Cap and Gown (K & Headstart): January 14, 2025

Spring Pictures: March 19, 2025

AR Goal Deadlines

1st semester goal: December 3, 2024

2nd semester goal: April 30, 2025

*Must meet individual point goal with an 85% or greater average. 

Accelerated Reader

What is AR 

Accelerated Reader is a digital program that helps students and teachers manage and monitor independent reading practice in English and Spanish.  

Students pick a book at their level and read it at their own pace. When they finish the book, they take a short computer quiz to check their understanding.

As students read and take quizzes, they earn points and track their progress toward their individualized Accelerated Reader goals.  

 

AR Bookfinder 

Renaissance Accelerated Reader Bookfinder is a web-based search tool for parents, guardians, and students to find appropriate Accelerated Reader books.

Home Connect

 Renaissance Home Connect is a program that allows parents access to real-time information about Accelerated Reader to stay up to date and keep their children motivated. Parents can get emails and alerts when their child takes a quiz. Students and parents can review AR quiz results and see progress toward reading goals. 

You will use your child’s school username and password for this website. 

*Does not allow quizzing in Accelerated Reader from home.

Watch this video to learn more about Accelerated Reader.

 

Online Resources

  • Kidzviz

    AES Media Center’s online book search.

  • Open eBooks

    Free eBook library

  • Alabama Virtual Library

    Provides online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research.

  • Dothan Houston County Library System

    This site allows access to e-books (library card required). It also allows you to view other resources available through the Dothan Houston County Library System.

  • PBS Kids

    PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers children ages 2-8 the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, digital media and community-based programs.

  • Interland

    An online adventure that teaches the key lessons of internet safety through four fun, challenging games.

  • Fact Monster

    A free reference site for students, teachers, and parents. Get homework help and find facts on thousands of subjects.

  • National Geographic Kids

    A resource for children that offers educational games, videos, and other activities about animals, the natural world, and more.

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