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Hoover Elementary School         

Media                                                 

Camp Hill School District                                         

 

Mrs. Erika Strout

717- 901-2550 ext. 1105

EStrout@camphillsd.k12.pa.us

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

This is my 3rd year teaching in the Camp Hill School District and my 7th year as an elementary media specialist. Prior to teaching media, I was a fifth-grade teacher for 15 years. I am excited to be working for such an amazing district and community and am looking forward to an engaging school year full of wonderful stories/books!

 

Why is media important?

 

I believe that media is an integral part of a holistic educational curriculum. Media is  multi-facet, and it is incredibly important that we teach students how to be safe and a good citizen online.  Students should feel comfortable using technology and communicating clearly and safely.

 

What will students in media come to experience and learn?

 

Media is a combination of literary skills and technology. In the younger grades, students will learn the organization of the library, various genres, and how to determine and locate the “just right” book. All grades will receive an intro to coding, time with Dash robots and STEAM explorations.

 

 

Communication & Social Media Platforms for Classroom Updates

  • Email: Estrout@camphillsd.k12.pa.us
  • School Website: /Page/4780

 

 

Schedule

  • 5-day cycle
    • AM Kindergarten 10:55-11:15
    • PM Kindergarten 12:45-1:05
    • 1st Grade 1:30-2:10
    • 2nd Grade 2:15-2:55

 

 

Grades

  • Report cards are scored as following:
        • Kindergarteners do not receive a grade for specials. 1st and 2nd graders are graded with a M, P, L in the areas of media literacy.
          • M-meets goals
          • P-progressing towards meeting goals
          • L-limited

 

Preparation

     Please be aware of your child’s media day. Book(s) MUST be returned on media day to receive new book(s). It is suggested to keep library books in your child’s backpack, after you are done reading, so that they will always have them on media day.

  • Grade K- one book
  • Grade 1- one book, then two books after winter break
  • Grade 2- two books

 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Erika Strout