The McKee Library
The library is at the heart of McKee Public School
Just like a real heart, there is never a moment when it is not pulsing with activity and student learning! Every class comes down for a Weekly Book Exchange. During this time, students participate in book talks, share stories, and make curriculum connections while promoting and highlighting multicultural celebrations and reinforcing the TDSB Character Traits.
Depending on the grades, children are encouraged to take out books from different genres.
Library Website: Visit the library website to use the Encyclopedia and other resources at home. For some sites, you will need a password. The passwords are on a bookmark sent home with your child. If it was lost or misplaced, please see the librarian for the access codes.
Library Rules
32 Computer Media Lab
The Media Lab is located on the second floor. This Information Technology learning environment contains 32 Dell Optiplex 745s with 17" Flatscreen monitors and a 77" Promethean board.
Teachers use the Media Lab as a tool to support and enrich their classroom curriculum. The computers are programmed with all the required Ontario licensed software available and is networked with high-speed internet. The Media Lab allows students to examine, evaluate, create and reflect on Media Literacy and improve their academic skills using various fun and exciting educational technologies.
Library Computer Lab
Keeping in step with the 21st Century, McKee has a multi-media computer lab featuring 24 Del OptiPlex 760s Intel computers with 17" LCD monitors and advanced sound and graphic cards. Enabling a creative approach to integrated curriculum-based learning, students can explore concepts and present their work using such innovative and user-friendly software. Students can search the library catalogues, use the online encyclopedias, ebooks and access video clips and pictures for their projects. The 77" SMART board is available for teachers and students to present lessons and projects.