Welcome to the Sunset Avenue School Media Center! Home of the Dark Horses!

Dear SAS Community,

We are excited to welcome you to the Sunset Avenue School Media Center, a flexible access library dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our students. As the SAS librarian, my role is to serve our patrons—students, teachers, and staff—by providing essential resources that enhance learning and support our educational goals.

Our mission is to extend classroom learning and promote the professional growth of our educators. We offer a wide selection of resources tailored to the curriculum, including appropriately leveled books that inspire our students to read.

Library Access and Fundraisers

The SAS Media Center is open throughout the school day, operating on a flexible schedule that allows teachers and students to access our resources at any time. Students may visit the library at the discretion of their teachers and the librarian.

The library also actively participates in fundraisers, such as Book Fairs, which provide our school community with in-school access to purchase books. These events not only encourage a love for reading but also help us secure additional resources for the library. Book Fairs are held in the Fall and Spring, and we look forward to your support!

Exciting Programs:

North Carolina EBOB
Our school participates in the Battle of the Books (EBOB) program, sponsored by the North Carolina School Library Media Association (NCSLMA). Each year, NCSLMA selects 15-16 exceptional books based on literary merit, reading level, and genre. Schools that participate create teams of fourth and fifth graders who read and study these titles, preparing to answer questions in a quiz bowl-style competition. To learn more about this exciting program, please visit the NCSLMA EBOB website.

Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader (AR) program is an independent reading initiative that combines reading practice with software-based assessments. AR:

• MOTIVATES students to engage in reading.

• EMPOWERS educators with insightful reports.

• REINFORCES comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency skills.

By surrounding students with a rich variety of literature and nonfiction texts in the classroom, school library, and at home, we aim to foster lifelong readers. This technology-based program creates a personalized and engaging learning environment that ensures accountability in independent reading.

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. I look forward to working together to create an enriching and inspiring environment for all!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Michelle Schmidt
SAS Media Center