The library media center supports Hornung Elementary by:
  • Providing instruction in the acquisition, evaluation, and ethical use of information resources.
  • Developing and encouraging a love of reading.
  • Creating an environment that nurtures the natural curiosity of students.
  • Providing enthusiastic, qualified staff, and relevant materials.
  • Fostering collaborative relationships and shared learning amongst faculty.

while we are apart...

online learning classrooms
amped up with art, music, pe & steam

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Art with Ms. Val: https://padlet.com/reitzev/HornungART
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Music with Mrs. Oates: https://padlet.com/oatesm/HornungMusic
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PE with Mrs. Rollins: https://padlet.com/rollint1/HornungPE
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STEAM with Mrs. Richards: https://padlet.com/richardst3/HornungSTEAM

extended learning opportunities

From our BAS Curriculum Team (email dated 3/16/20) :  "​During our State of Michigan directed school closure, BAS will provide opportunities for students to continue their learning at home. Our Curriculum Team is sharing extended learning opportunity documents to be utilized by students and families. The link and information can be found by clicking here. Extended Learning Opportunity resources: ● Organized by grade bands: JK-2, 3-4, 5-8, and 9-12 ● Suggested materials are listed including a Learning Journal ● Live links to access online sites are included ● Intended to extend and maintain learning skills ● Will be released weekly throughout the school closure ● Learning opportunities ARE NOT required for students, therefore participation will not impact student grades"

Week 1 Extended Learning Opportunities
Week 2 Extended Learning Opportunities
Week 3 Extended Learning Opportunities
​Week 4 Extended Learning Opportunities

In addition to what our Curriculum Team has and will be putting together, we are also gathering additional resources for you.  See below.
Click on the Elementary Library STEAM Resources picture above to view a collaborative collection of free resources for our students from your BAS Elementary Librarians and Media Specialists.  We hope that you will find this useful in your continued learning, reading, exploring and growing!

Resources from your specials teachers

RESOURCES FROM YOUR COUNSELORS

Every Monday, the Elementary Counselors will establish a target for the week. This could be: fulfill an act of kindness, healthy eating, daily exercise, trying something out of your comfort zone, practicing mindfulness, etc. Be sure to take a picture of you fulfilling the challenge and upload it with the link on our Weekly Challenge page by Sunday afternoon. On Monday, along with the release of our new challenge, we will feature your picture of you accomplishing the weekly challenge! Click on the link below to access their website.
In addition, BAS offers Social Emotional Support through a dedicated website of resources linked above.

HORNUNG TEACHERS & STAFF CONNECTIONS

Hornung Families - We worked on a special project, and we hope you all enjoy it!  We came together to spread love to our students through a read-aloud of “Love, Z” by Jessie Sima.  We received permission by the Author and Publishers, Simon and Schuster to video this for our students.  Please let them know that we love them and miss them, and we hope they keep reading, wondering and exploring like our new friend, Z!  ️
In our second connection video, the Hornung Staff came together to share this message to our Hornung Families. We want you to know how much you are loved and missed!

WHEN WE COME BACK TOGETHER...

When is my library day?

Mrs. Richards, our Teacher Librarian (aka Media Specialist) is in the building full time.  She sees all JK-4th grade classes.  Each week we will concentrate on a different curriculum goal for Library enrichment and STEAM curriculum.   Our Media Assistant, Mrs. Hemphill is also in the building part time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday to help support our Library STEAM Center goals.  
 
OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY SCHEDULE:

Mondays:  Doherty, Hatherley, Jacobs, Kastamo

Tuesdays:  Belanger, Brenneman, Cavallaro, Giannandrea, Ross, Siddall, Strachan

Wednesdays:  Garner, Lewis, McCullough, Schaibley, Straight

Thursdays:  Bauer, Dakhlian, Geise, O'Connor, Rochford, Yokie

Get more out of your library!

  Below are some quick Library/Media Center Links.  Click on the Title/Button and you'll be directed to that information.
(1) Library Catalog:  Want to know if we have the book you are interested in?  Click on the link below, then click on "Hornung Elementary School", and search for your book.  Do you need to look up books within your Guided Reading Level?  If so, click on the reference sheet below for directions on how to do that in our Library Catalog System!
looking_up_guided_reading_levels_in_destiny.pdf
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(2) Book Level:  What is the level of my book?  Click on the link below to find out!
(3) Book Checkout Process:  What is our book check out procedure and circulation policy?  Click on the link below to find out!

(4) Book Requests:  Don't see a book that you want in our library?  Click on the link below to fill out a special request form, and we'll add it to our Library Wish List!  We can't guarantee it will be purchased for our collection, but we'll do our best.
Hornung Elementary School - Media Center
Tracie Richards, Media Specialist:  (810) 299-4450 ext 94492, richardst@brightonk12.com
Dee Beaver, Media Assistant:  (810) 299-4450 ext 94491, beaverd@brightonk12.com