Hello, Wildcat Families & Stakeholders!

I am Emilia Sadler and I serve as Westside’s School Librarian. I have been in education over twenty years, beginning my career as a classroom teacher. I have served as a SPED host, Gifted teacher, and school leader. I am proud to be a member of Westside’s faculty and staff. We have the best of the best, right here at Westside!

The Media Center at Westside Elementary School is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. There is a wide variety of books and other resources available for students, faculty, and staff to use and check out. Students can check out books individually throughout the day, every day!

In addition, our Media Center is Future Ready.   Media Center lessons support classroom instruction and help to enrich the curriculum. I plan and collaborate with classroom teachers daily to accomplish my goal of instilling the love of reading in every Wildcat.  Our technology includes iPad carts, Chromeboxes, Chromebooks, Viewsonics,  and we are also 1:1.

The media center sponsors two book fairs each year.  This serves as a fundraiser. The funds raised are used to support student literacy and promote reading.

The Mission of the Library Media Center is to provide a program that will ensure all students and faculty will have access to the most advanced technology and printed materials available. The mission also is to provide leadership and expertise in assisting patrons in finding and using information effectively.

My overall goal is to continue to move our media program towards a 21st Century library. I hope to ensure our program remains current and innovative by:

Reading

• Ensure the library has a diverse range of high-interest books that include different genres and formats, while reflecting student interests and backgrounds

Technology

• Continuing to strengthen our social media presence in a way that is more student centered and garners community buy-in by showcasing our work, students, faculty, & staff

• Develop a core student group that focuses on cultivating technology-based skills

Coming Soon:

• A student-led podcast will be created to give students a voice, increase community awareness of school events, and foster a culture of reading and literacy.