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A look inside THE PURPLE BRAIN ROOM |
Southside Preparatory Magnet Academy Library Program
Days Open: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
*Tuesday and Thursday* (Open/Flexible)
Hours of Operation: 7:30-3:15
Library Schedule
Mission Statement:
The mission of the SPMA Library Program is to bring together all staff and students in encouraging a lifelong love of reading, building information literacy skills, nurturing research and inquiry, and sparking creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Vision Statement:
The SPMA Library Program is the heart of the school, where
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students conduct research, find reading materials, and use technology for learning, providing them with a solid foundation of information technology skills, digital citizenship, authentic learning experiences, and a love of reading
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teachers use the library and all its resources to build a curriculum that encourages student choice, inquiry, effective technology use, and collaboration
Core Values:
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In the 21st century, the most important thing students should learn is how to access, evaluate, use, and synthesize information.
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The library should be central to any 21st century curricular program
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Students have the right to see themselves reflected in their schools, communities, and library
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Multiple literacies must be taught in context
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Reading is the best thing a student can do for themselves
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The library fosters students' individual interests, creative pursuits, and intellectual risk-taking
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Giving students choices empowers their learning
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What students say and think matters
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