Our media center is networked to our Circulation Plus, so students may see what books Valdese has and if the book is available. This is an exciting and new program for Valdese Elementary School students. For grades 2-5, students come to the Media Center for open circulation every day for thirty minutes. Students may also take Accelerated Reader tests during this time. The Reading Renaissance allows students to read books on their reading level and to compete against themselves rather than classmates.
Students strive to reach a goal that they, with the help of their teachers, have set.
Those special students who achieve their goal all year will get a special trip to the Pavillion. The goal is to get studets to not only read but to also enjoy reading.