• Welcome to Fort Rucker Elementary School
  • Learning for the Future: Everyone, Every Way, Every Day
  • Proud member of the Georgia/Alabama School District
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Mailing Address

  • Fort Rucker Elementary School
  • Bldg 21037, Red Cloud Road
  • P.O. Box 620279
  • Fort Rucker, AL 36362

Principal: Ms. Barbara Doherty

Phone: (334) 598-4408

Fax: (334) 598-6784

Welcome to the World of Reading and Technology

Greeting Students

Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.

Emilie Buchwald

DoDEA Student Information Literacy Standards
  • The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
  • The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
  • The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
  • The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests.
  • The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
  • The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
  • The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
  • The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

 

Click here to explore the technology resources available in the Information Center.

The FRES Library has over 20,000 resources available for circulation. This year alone the library will be adding over 2,000 new items. The library has 24 computer stations that have access to the Internet and the Alabama Virtual Library, which has over 60 databases. The library has over 40,000 Reading Counts! tests which students can take to check their comprehension. The reading theme for this year is "Rock, Roll and Read.” Parent volunteers are always welcome!

LIBRARY RULES AND DISCIPLINE

We follow the school discipline plan. Library rules, such as book return, lost book replacement, etc., will be discussed with students on their first library visit. 

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Library resources include books, periodicals, audio-visual materials, computers, an on-line card catalog, on-line encyclopedias, Reader’s Guide To Periodical Literature, Current Biography, Women History, Animal Encyclopedia, Living Books on CD-Rom, and other CD-Rom programs. 

CLASS ACTIVITIES

During “story time,” students are introduced to different authors and books. In addition, the students learn library skills, do research, read silently, check out books, work on computer activities, and read magazine articles. Since their research often requires the use of Internet resources, the students receive training in Internet safety and appropriate use.

MOTIVATIONAL READING PROGRAM

All students are encouraged to participate in the Reading Counts! program. It is designed to motivate children to read on and above their reading level. We have 7,513 book quizzes in our database. Students can read books from the library, classrooms, or home. Encourage your children to participate and see their reading scores soar. The Reading Counts! list is on our website.

List of Scholastic Reading Counts! Tests (PDF)

Students have the opportunity to take quizzes during their computer lab and class time.

 

BOOK CHECK OUT

Students can check out two books at a time. Students check out books during their scheduled library time each week. They can also check out books any time they are allowed to come to the library from class. They can check out books after school if they are walkers and have written permission from their parents to stay after school. Also, students can check out books before school from 7:30 to 7:45.

 

PARENTS

Parents are allowed to use the library and check out books from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Parents are highly encouraged to check out three books.

 

Links to Library Websites

 

 

GAGGLE

Starting on 14 September 2009, students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade will be given the opportunity to have a student e-mail account at Fort Rucker Elementary School. By providing students with a school e-mail account, we are allowing students greater opportunity to communicate with their teachers, collaborate on school work with fellow classmates, and participate in on-line learning experiences. In addition, because future employment and education opportunities will almost certainly require the use of e-mail, we want to assist students in the responsible use of e-mail communication.

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