Pre-school and elementary classes visit the LMC each week
for a story or check-out time. Middle and high school
students have access to visit the library as needed to
do research, check out books, study, or just relax and
read. Middle and high school classes also come as needed
to work on research projects.
Library News . . .
Posted 1/10/10
The following books are now available for check out from the CCS Library/Media Center:
The Dreamer, The Schemer & The Robe
by Jenny L. Cote
"Abounding in the life lessons on struggle, enduring trials, forgiveness and redemption, The Dreamer, The Schemer &
The Robe is a non-stop thriller filled with twists and turns, |
side-splitting humor, treachery and heartache, hope and redemption."
The author, Jenny Cote, visited Calvary Christian School a
couple of years ago. This is the second book in her series
The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz. In the front of the book
is a section with kids' comments and two CCS students are quoted - Brandon Sanders and Mary Katherine Duncan.
We have 2 copies of the new book and 3 copies of the author's first book - The Ark, The Reed & the Fire Cloud available in the library for check out.
Quiet Strength:
The Principles, Practices, & Priorities of a Winning Life
by Tony Dungy
"When Tony Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to victory in the Super Bowl XLI -- and made history as the first African American coach to win the big game -- millions of people, amazed by the success of his quiet, authoritative leadership style, wondered: how does he get it done?
In the pages of this fascinating memoir, Tony Dungy reveals the secrets to his success --- principles, practices and priorities that have kept him on track despite overwhelming personal and professional obstacles, including firings, stereotypings, and the tragic loss of a child."
A Deficit of Decency
by Zell Miller
"Out of reverence and love for his country, Senator Zell Miller assessed the core of the United States in a gut-wrenchingly honest speech to the U.S. Senate. In this book, he continues his call for a return to a sense of duty and decency that lies at our nation's foundation by addressing these issues: the disconnected Washington elite; the decline of traditional Christian values; the outdated and unfair federal tax code; the irresponsibility of the liberal media; and the lack of decent role models in sports and music."
Walking from East to West
by Ravi Zacharias
"Renowned Christian thinker Ravi Zacharias shares the intimate account of his journey beyond a turbulent childhood and the Eastern culture of his homeland… and of the search for truth that sustained him."
The Young Earth:
The Real History of the Earth -- Past, Present, and Future
by John Morris
Did God create our world in six literal days, or did it evolve on its own over countless eons of time? The age of the earth -- a key question in the creation/evolution debate -- has been portrayed as an issue of science versus religion, but is it really that simple? Dr. John Morris' The Young Earth scientifically examines the evidence to see what the earth actually reveals about itself. This classic and definitive work, newly revised and expanded, demonstrates that the Bible can be trusted in questions of science and history.
Britannica Online School Edition offers encyclopedias and related materials for students of all levels. Users have access to a collection of educational exercises, activities, and study guides. Search for answers to your questions plus video and multimedia clips, photographs, illustrations, and interactive timelines. When you search Britannica you will find people, places, history, science, math and much more!
Parents: If you do not already have the username and password to access the website, you may contact your child's school office for login information.
A link to the Britannica School Edition is posted on the individual school news pages and at the top of this page for easy online access.
or ... Login Here
For more information, call or email Christine Brooks, ext. 211.
The school has changed its "Reading Counts" testing program to the "Accelerated Reader (AR)" testing program. One benefit of the change is that the school has a subscription to AR that will allow our students to have access to over 100,000 quizzes. Because "Accelerated Reader" is web-based, we will always have the most up-to-date quizzes available, plus all the quizzes that the vast AR program already offers to schools.
One of the many benefits of the Accelerated Reader program is the ability for parents to see if any book has a test available. If you purchase a book or check one out from the public library you need only go to the AR Book Finder to determine whether the book has a quiz and the grade level of the quiz. Simply follow the directions on the website.
The website is www.arbookfind.com.
Note: Students may take tests in their classrooms
or in the CCS Library/Media Center.
For more information, call or email Christine Brooks,
CCS Media Center Director, ext. 211.
Special thanks to all the parents and students who gave their support to the Fall book fair. The proceeds earned from the book fair were used to make improvements to the CCS Library Media Center. CCS would like to issue special thanks to the following people who helped make the library "makeover" possible:
Steve Pate (for his decorating expertise!), Chance Galloway (for painting), Joe and Donna June Waller of Innovative Marble (for the beautiful marble desk top), Aracelis Williams and Lisa Heffernan (for moving and organizing all the books!), and Pam Williamson.
As you can see from the photos, students are enjoying spending time in the CCS Library Media Center!
