Dessau Elementary School

The mission of the Dessau Elementary Library is to foster a love of literature and reading, collaborate with teachers and staff to provide quality learning opportunities for students, and to promote life-long learning for both pleasure and information.

Come on in... you will find a very friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere that is conducive to reading and research! Click here to view a copy of our Pflugerville ISD Library Policy letter.

Technology
Students have access to computers not only in the library, but in the adjacent computer lab, which is connected to the library itself. There is a scanner in the lab, and teachers may check out digital cameras for classroom use. We also have a rolling cart with laptop computers, data projectors with document cameras, and are in the process of converting the entire campus to PCs from Macintosh computers.
Video Distribution
We have four channels (12, 13, 16, and 17) that teachers can use for local playout so that more than one class can view a video at the same time. There is also another local channel (14) that is used to broadcast morning announcements and yet another (19) with scrolling announcements that run all day.

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Dessau Elementary utilizes the Accelerated Reader program. AR provides teachers with an effective way to monitor students’ reading progress. AR is a fantastic motivational tool for students and teachers. Students read books on their reading level and take computer-based tests over the books that measure their reading comprehension. We have added many new Accelerated Reader tests.

Parents may request to have an account set up so that they can check their students' testing and scores at home. Students cannot test from home, but parents can see what their child is testing on and how they are doing. To make this request, email the librarian: karen.cunningham@pflugervilleisd.net

There are several ways that you can volunteer to help in the library, including:

Library Volunteer-Helps in the library, usually on a scheduled basis. Helps with circulation, locating information, processing new materials, reshelving books, etc.

We always love having volunteers! No appointment necessary. If you show up, we will find something for you to do!


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	The Dragon's Lair Hours: 8:00-3:30 pm daily Karen Cunningham, Librarian Destiny Online Catalog Renaissance place The mission of the Dessau Elementary Library is to foster a love of literature and reading, collaborate with teachers and staff to provide quality learning opportunities for students, and to promote life-long learning for both pleasure and information. Come on in... you will find a very friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere that is conducive to reading and research! Click here to view a copy of our Pflugerville ISD Library Policy letter. Library Pfacts: Over 9,000 volumes We have over 9,000 volumes of fiction, non-fiction, and reference materials and are constantly adding to our collection. Destiny automation system Our automation system assists with circulation, cataloging, research, and reports. It is so easy to use that students can circulate their own materials. Our online library catalog is also accessible from home! Technology Students have access to computers not only in the library, but in the adjacent computer lab, which is connected to the library itself. There is a scanner in the lab, and teachers may check out digital cameras for classroom use. We also have a rolling cart with laptop computers, data projectors with document cameras, and are in the process of converting the entire campus to PCs from Macintosh computers. Video Distribution We have four channels (12, 13, 16, and 17) that teachers can use for local playout so that more than one class can view a video at the same time. There is also another local channel (14) that is used to broadcast morning announcements and yet another (19) with scrolling announcements that run all day. Accelerated Reader Dessau Elementary utilizes the Accelerated Reader program. AR provides teachers with an effective way to monitor students’ reading progress. AR is a fantastic motivational tool for students and teachers. Students read books on their reading level and take computer-based tests over the books that measure their reading comprehension. We have added many new Accelerated Reader tests. NEW! Accelerated Reader is now online: http://hosted27.renlearn.com/239854/ Parents may request to have an account set up so that they can check their students' testing and scores at home. Students cannot test from home, but parents can see what their child is testing on and how they are doing. To make this request, email the librarian: karen.cunningham@pflugervilleisd.net Volunteer Opportunities There are several ways that you can volunteer to help in the library, including: Library Volunteer-Helps in the library, usually on a scheduled basis. Helps with circulation, locating information, processing new materials, reshelving books, etc. Book Fair Volunteer-Helps sell books in our Book Fair. Storyteller or Reader-Reads or tells stories to classes We always love having volunteers! No appointment necessary. If you show up, we will find something for you to do! Congratulations to our 100 point walkers!


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