Media Center

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Mrs. Price
Media Specialist

I graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Early Childhood Education and taught third grade in Henry County for several years. In 2010, I joined The Museum School as our founding Media Specialist after getting my Master’s in Library Media at Georgia State, and, eventually, my Specialist in Library Media Technology.

I love being able to work with every grade level and watch as the students grow into cool little teens. My mission for the Media Center is for every student to have a positive experience with reading, and the best part of my job is helping them find books that they love.

When I am not at TMS or reading a good book, I love to spend time with my family and friends exploring new places or simply sharing a meal. My son is about to graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in accounting, and my daughter is currently pursuing her degree in Elementary Education at UGA. My husband and I spend a lot of time with our dog Zola and visiting the kids in Athens.

Ms. O-Mast
Media Assistant + Exhibit Coordinator

This is my 13th year at The Museum School and my third as the Media Assistant. I also serve as the TMS Exhibit Coordinator, which basically means I’m involved in all things Exhibit Night. My goal as Mrs. Price’s assistant is to take as many technology and administrative tasks off her desk as possible so she can focus on what she loves—connecting students and books.

I was born on Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines, and though my family moved often, I mostly grew up in Rome, NY, where I met my husband. We have three sons: twin 24-year-olds—an air traffic controller and an artist/vintage camera repairer—and our youngest, a TMS alumnus who’s studying nursing at Kennesaw State. (And our dog, Kratos.)

I’m a photographer, a Taekwondo black belt, and a voracious escapist reader who gravitates toward sci-fi, fantasy, young adult fiction, post-apocalyptic stories, and reimagined fairy tales.

Beanstack

Beanstack is The Museum School’s digital reading platform that encourages students to develop lifelong reading habits through fun, goal-driven challenges. Students log their reading minutes, track progress, and participate in schoolwide competitions that celebrate engagement and achievement. Beanstack helps teachers and families stay connected to students’ reading journeys while making literacy both interactive and rewarding. Log in here:

TMS Parent Letter Welcome to Beanstack _ Families.docx (2)

Book Clubs

TMS Book Clubs

Throughout the year, students are invited to join monthly Book Club meetings that explore a variety of engaging themes and stories. This year, Book Clubs are divided into three groups: Kindergarten–1st Grade, 2nd–3rd Grade, and 4th–8th Grade.

To participate, students must submit a permission slip using the appropriate Google Form link. The deadline to sign up is one week before each meeting, so that we can plan accordingly.

Click on the appropriate link below to complete the permission form.

December 9 @3p–4p

Theme of the Month:
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Although this is traditionally celebrated in May, we didn’t get a chance to explore it last year—so we’re doing it now!

Students are invited to stay after school to read and discuss books that celebrate AANHPI heritage. Participation is limited to the first 20 students who sign up each month.

Please fill out the form by clicking the link above if your student would like to participate, and remember to sign up each month as you’re able to attend.

January 6 @3p–4p

Theme of the Month:
Lunar New Year

Students are invited to stay after school to read and discuss books that celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Participation is limited to the first 20 students who sign up each month.

Please fill out the form by clicking the link above if your student would like to participate, and remember to sign up each month as you’re able to attend.

January 13 @ 3p–4p

Theme of the Month:
Lunar New Year

Students are invited to stay after school to read and discuss books that celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Participation is limited to the first 20 students who sign up each month.

Please fill out the form by clicking the link above if your student would like to participate, and remember to sign up each month as you’re able to attend.

January 27th @3p–4:15p

Book of the Month:
The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin

If your student has finished—or will finish—The Year of the Dog and would like to join us to discuss the book and Lunar New Year, please fill out the form by clicking the link above by January 20.

It’s very helpful if your student has read the entire book before the Book Club meeting.

Policies

Mission Statement

The Media Center’s mission is to instill the love of reading into all students. This is done by supporting and collaborating with the teachers and by maintaining a collection of diverse materials on a variety of reading levels.

Media Center Visits

Every K-5 class comes to the media center on a weekly basis for a lesson and to check out books. Middle Grades classes come with their Language Arts teachers or during homeroom.

Students may also come to the media center on an individual basis throughout the day beginning at 7:30am.

Circulation

All students may check out a book of their choice. Once students have been given the STAR test, which gives them their reading level, they may check out two at once. Students will be allowed to check out more books if they are asked by their classroom teacher to check out certain books. For example, a fifth grader may have three books checked out: a book of world records, a book on his reading level, and a book about WWII.

Middle school students are allowed to check out three books at a time as long as they aren’t overdue.

Books are checked out for one week, and may be renewed up to two times. After a book has been overdue for four weeks, a letter will be sent home to parents/guardians notifying you of the missing book. If a book is lost or damaged, parents/guardians will be asked to replace or pay for the book.

Young Adult Books

Students in grades four through eight are allowed to check out books from the young adult section. The books on these shelves are written with older students’ interests in mind and may contain mature content. Students in third grade are allowed to use this section with written permission from parents/guardians.

Seventh/Eighth Grade Books

Students in seventh and eighth grade are allowed to check out books from this specific section. Students in sixth grade are allowed to use this section with written permission from parents/guardians.