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Acceptable Use You will receive a form that must be signed and returned saying you agree to the acceptable use policy This policy, in short, states that you will use the computer for only educational purposes Remember, we can see everything you are working on during school! Possible Interactive Ideas – Have students make a do’s and don’ts list for how handle/use their computer prior to discussing the slides with them.

Privilege Having your laptop is a privilege, not a right A teacher or administrator can confiscate your laptop at anytime for improper use Improper use may include Being on an inappropriate website Playing games instead of completing your assignment Causing physical damage to your laptop

Laptops You get your personal laptop and charger on fee night (September 1st from 10AM – 6PM) after: Paying the $50 usage fee Parent attends laptop training session Code of conduct / Acceptable Use Form with signature is completed Laptop training will occur during homeroom. For any other training needs, stop by the help desk.

Care When you are issued your computer it is 100% YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! Bags will NOT be provided this year! It is highly recommended that you purchase your own bag to keep your laptop safe (especially on the sidewalks and bus) Do NOT eat or drink around your laptop You will be given a charger with your laptop, if you lose it, it’s $25 to replace it Normal wear and tear (backlights, missing key, HD, etc..)can be replaced for free at the help desk Non normal wear and tear (cracked screens, chipped plastic, broken hinges, ext.) will be free the first time, and $25 every time after that.

Help Desk Mr. Raya operates the school’s help desk. Enter the help desk through the library doors near counseling. Come from 8-10AM or 1-3PM every day with a pass. If you drop your computer off in the morning it will be ready in the afternoon If you drop your computer off in the afternoon it will be ready the following morning

Help Desk Map

Welcome to the Fairfield Middle School Library Reading Gives You Wings!

Library Mission Statement The mission of the library program is to empower students and staff to become critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skilled researchers, and ethical users of information. American Association of School Librarians Empowering Learners

Library Visitation Library is a great place to be! We make every effort to provide the fullest intellectual, physical, and online access to information, literature, and ideas for our school population. Databases Easy Bib Online Book Access  Browse, Borrow, and Return Books Use the Computers Conduct Research RULES Must have a pass Required to sign in and sign out

Collaboration with Students and Teachers to make curriculum connections Classes visit the library regularly with their English classes. Other classes and groups are scheduled as instructional goals are identified.

Library Cards Library cards from the elementary schools follow our rising sixth graders to middle school. If for some reason we do not get a card for a sixth grade student, then a new card is made.   Students are required to present their HCPS library cards to borrow books from the library. There is a $1.00 fee to replace lost cards.

Borrowing Privileges Students may borrow a maximum of five items at a time as long as they do not have any overdue books, lost books, or excessive fines. The loan period is three weeks. Renewals are allowed, but the books must be brought to the library for renewal. Overdue notices are sent out periodically through homeroom classes.

Overdue Books / Fines Overdue books – 5 cents per day per book Lost / damaged paperback book - $5.00 - $16.00 each depending on the item. *  Lost / damaged hardback book - $16.00 each. * **When the cost of a book exceeds $25, the actual replacement cost may be charged.**

Ideas to Foster Reading Read aloud. Talk about books you read. Keep books and magazines around the house. Give books as gifts. Obtain a public library card for your child. Schedule regular library visits to the public library. Reread a book you loved as a child and share it with your child. Make reading a daily event at home. Organize a home library.

Reading Suggestions Happy Reading! For information about Summer Reading, Virginia Readers’ Choice Books, and Library Information, check out the new FMS Library Blog! http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/ssharner/ Happy Reading! FMS Library Staff