Library Media Center Mission Statement

Our 3-6 grade students learn a multitude of different skills including, but not limited to, collaboration, digital literacy and critical thinking. Our curriculum is aligned with the American Association of School Libraries. Students learn how to become respectful and thoughtful digital citizens through lessons that follow the Common Sense Education curriculum. 

Throughout the year, our students develop and strengthen their research skills by using our Virtual Reference Collection. When students visit our databases, they learn how to cite sources, avoid plagiarism, evaluate websites, and discern misinformation from disinformation.

PBIS is a district-wide approach that ESM uses to promote school safety and good behavior. We promote PBIS in the Library Media Center through the Leader in Me model. The Leader in Me model promotes leadership and allows students to become more goal-oriented and successful in today’s ever-changing world. Once a month in library class, students learn about one of the seven habits of happy kids that they can implement in their daily lives.

Lastly, our library makerspace has become an area that embodies creativity, collaboration, and inspiration. A makerspace is a place where students can collaborate as they design, explore, and use their imagination. Our makerspace contains LEGOS, crafts, board games, KEVA Planks, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs, and so much more!

Based on the research findings of the recent New York State Regents Advisory Council, Information Brief: The Impact of School Libraries on Student Achievement, (August, 2011), “it is clear that with the shift to the Common Core Standards and a commitment to five key elements of the Regents reform agenda, school libraries with certified school librarians play a crucial role in student achievement, curriculum development and instruction. Information and digital literacy is recognized as a critical aspect of each student’s education. The school librarian is a true educational partner with every teacher and administrator in providing the best possible learning experience for each child.”