Ask the Librarian

I need someone to explain please...
  1. What is our mascot?
  2. Can I come to the media center any time?
  3. How can I get the latest Eagle Ridge Academy News?
  4. Who is on the broadcast team?
  5. Can books be given to the Media Center in honor/memory of someone?
  6. When will we have our first book fair?
  7. What technology tools are used at ERA?



What is our mascot?

The Eagle, of course!
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Can I come to the media center any time?

You are welcome any time from 9:00 until 2:45. From 8:45 
until 9:00 we would like for you to be in your 
classroom watching our morning news broadcast. 
At 2:45 your teachers want you to be in 
the room getting ready to go home.
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How can I get the latest Eagle Ridge Academy News?

Tune in each day at 8:45 to see the morning news 
broadcast live from our W-E-R-N Broadcast Station. 
Our Broadcast Team will deliver the latest news and 
YOU DON'T want to miss it!  Wake up 
with the Eagles!
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Who is on the broadcast team?

Our Broadcast Team members for the 2009-2010 school year 
will be pictured on our home page.  
Click on the Broadcast link to learn more.
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Can books be given to the Media Center in honor/memory of someone?

Yes.  However, we would like to order the books from 
vendors that offer special library bindings and 
processing. These books hold up better and can 
survive the wear and tear for many years to 
come. If you would like to donate a book for our 
media center check with Mrs. Ward about this.
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When will we have our first book fair?

The Scholastic book fair is held twice a year. 
One is usually held in September and another 
in the spring.  Look for details to 
be posted when those dates are drawing near.
If you would like to be a 
part of a great volunteer parent team, see Amy Kowatch 
about helping with this exciting event!
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What technology tools are used at ERA?

Technology is integrated into all parts of the curriculum 
here at Eagle RidgeAcademy.  
Programs such as MegaMath, KidPix, Microsoft
Office/Excel/Powerpoint, and Accelerated Reader 
are just a few programs used by teachers 
to enhance instruction. 
We are excited this year to be able to offer the 
Accelerated Math program to our students in the 
4th & 5th grades.  
You will be learning more about this addition 
throughout the school year.   
Teachers at ERA work daily to prepare their 
students for future success with the 
use of Technology.

Eagle Ridge Academy boasts a computer lab consisting 
of 29 PCs and SmartBoard/projector setup.  
Each classroom is also equipt with 
desktop computers for student use as well as 
a SmartBoard and projector.  
Every teacher also has a laptop in 
the classroom to use as a tool for instruction.  
There will also be laptops available this year 
for students to check out and use in their 
classrooms.  We are fortunate to also have
a portable laptop lab 
that can be checked out by teachers 
and used in the classrooms.  
We are so excited to begin using our new wireless 
access that has been configured. Students may find 
it helpful to invest in a flashdrive to save important 
projects and work to.  These are wonderful tools to 
have when doing work on a computer!
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