JPMS MEDIA CENTER
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Open Library at JPMS
Open Library sessions are an opportunity for students to spend time in the library after school.
Students who choose to attend must be sure to have parental permission.
Open Library sessions end at 4:15 on scheduled days. Students can walk home, be picked up, or ride the activity bus.
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Look for books
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Read
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Play board and card games
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Do homework
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Do a Makerspace Project
The Dates for Open Library are included in the Media Center Meetings and Events Calendar below.
MEDIA CENTER
Meetings & Events
Calendar
Clubs Sponsored by the JPMS Media Center
Book Wars
Book Wars is a book trivia team that competes against teams from all other MCPS middle schools. Teams will meet most Fridays during lunch.
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LAB
(Library Advisory Board)
LAB The Library Advisory Board is a group of JPMS students who are interested in having a say in the library’s materials, services and programs and working to make them happen! LAB meets on Wednesdays after school.
Review the slides below for more information.
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GenTECH
Students from any grade interested in the care and upkeep of educational tech at JPMS can apply to be on the GenTECH crew. The crew also designs and maintains a website with information and fun things for the JPMS student body. GenTECH meets on Thursdays after school.
There are still some spots left on the crew! See Ms. Schartiger in the media center if you are interested.
Win FREE PIZZA
by Reading the...
Each year, students have an opportunity to win a free pizza lunch by reading 3 of the books on this year's list of BES Award-nominated books. All you have to do is read any 3 books on the list and write a short paragraph about why one of those books should win the BES Award.
Tips for Success!
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