Library Information

Welcome to the Woodland Elementary Media Center!

The mission of the Woodland Elementary Media Center is to collaborate with teachers as we work with students who are striving to become better readers, writers, and thinkers.  This goal is consistent with Osseo Area School's mission to "inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning." (https://www.district279.org/about-us/mission-strategic-directions).

In the Media Center, students SOAR by moving with purpose, being focused and self-directed, respecting people and learning spaces, and reading widely and voraciously.

The Woodland Media Center operates on a flexible book checkout and teaching schedule.  This means:

• Students can drop in and check out books any time the Media Center is open and staffed. 

• The Library Media Specialist (LMS) collaborates with staff to integrate information and technology literacy concepts and skills into each grade level's curriculum.  The goal of this approach is to teach essential information and technology literacy skills within meaningful contexts, rather than as isolated skills.  

POLICY 441 – DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND DIGITAL SYSTEMS ACCEPTABLE USE

Media Center Staff

Laurel Cobb, LMS:  In addition to teaching, Ms. Cobb enjoys ordering books and--best of all--talking about books with students.  Ms. Cobb also has a special interest in using digital tools and resources to engage students and to assist students in learning and demonstrating their learning.

Karen Traeger, Media ESP:  Mrs. Traeger assists students and staff when they visit the Media Center.  She also works with students as a lunch and recess ESP.

Kenny Sisombath, Building Technology ESP:  Mr. Sisombath helps students and staff when they are having problems with technology.