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The Fulton County Schools Media and Educational Technology department promotes academic excellence by empowering student and staff to be effective, discriminating users of ideas and information. Additionally, Fulton County Schools Media and Educational Technology Instructors (METIs) assist instructional staff in using technology effectively for differentiating instruction and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students. The Fulton County Schools Media and Educational Technology department facilitates the development of balanced and relevant collections of digital and print resources for teacher and student use. Digital resources are provided for all students that are accessible anytime, anywhere, on any web-enabled computer, laptop, or mobile device.
WELCOME TO BETHUNE ELEMENTARY'S MEDIA CENTER
Bethune Elementary School’s mission is to provide quality instruction for every child in a safe, nurturing environment. With support from home, school, and the community, students are encouraged to be lifelong, independent learners and productive citizens in our technologically advanced and diverse society.
In alignment with the school’s and Fulton County’s mission, the media program will develop its print and non-print resources in various formats to support the adopted Fulton County School curriculum. The media program goals include utilizing technology to integrate media skills as well as learning activities across all content areas.
The mission of the library media program is to build relationships to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.
We are committed to helping our students thrive in the digital age!
Email: simmasouk@fultonschools.org
Loysavanh Simmasouk
I began working at Bethune Elementary in 2008 right after obtaining my masters in Media at Georgia State University. I was born and raised right here in College Park, GA. I am very passionate about educating the children in my own childhood city. I embrace learning in all areas, especially technology, and sharing the knowledge is the heart of why I do what I do.
During my spare time, I like spending time with my family and traveling as much as possible. I am a true ATL sports fan! Go Falcons and Atlanta United we stand! I love all things BTS hardcore ARMY for LIFE. (finger hearts)
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”
Media Resources
CHECK OUT POLICIES
The number of items students may checkout varies according to grade level.
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Kindergarten - 1 book
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First & Second Grades - 1 book
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Third - Fifth Grades - 2 books
Books are checked out for 14 days.
LIBRARY HOURS
7:45 am - 2:15 pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: 470-254-9084
KEEP READING WITH ELECTRONIC BOOKS
To find ebooks on MackinVia
- Login to Classlink
- Click on “e-Library”
- Click on “MackinVia”
- Click on “eBook” on the left-hand side
- Use “Advanced Search” to find the book you want
- Click on “More Info” to get more details about the books
- Once you decide on a book, click on “Open Now”
- Use your arrow keys to move from page to page.
- Click in the middle of the book to find controls to have the book read to you.
- Click on the “x” at the top of the screen to close the book.
To find TumbleBook Library
- Login to Classlink
- Click on “e-Library”
- Click on “MackinVia”
- Type “TumbleBook” in the search bar at the top right corner that says “Search Resources”.
- Click on the blue button that says “Open Now”
- Use the tabs to navigate
BES DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP COMMITMENT
Bethune Elementary is committed to educating all students about Digital Citizenship to prepare them to become positive, knowledgeable, and responsible members of the online global community.
Bethune Elementary instructs all students in Digital Citizenship using Common Sense Media's lessons, videos, and activities. Click here to learn more about Common Sense Media, their Digital Citizenship curriculum and the criteria met to become a Digital Certified School.
Bethune Elementary is a Digital Citizenship Certified School.