Lori Nelson, Principal
Main Office: 919-460-3443
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Library
Student Life: Library Lead in
Our school library is accessible to all students and staff, with welcoming spaces led by a certified school librarian who provides relevant instruction, leadership, and resources to develop students' skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Student Life: Library Support
Library Support
Our library values access, inquiry, literacy, collaboration, privacy, and equity. We support staff and students by connecting them with high-quality resources and instruction to enhance their learning.
We provide the following services to support learning:
- Instruction - Students learn how to responsibly use and evaluate resources, information, and technology tools.
- Access to resources - Students check out library books or access digital resources that meet their academic needs or help them explore their interests.
- Reader’s Advisory - Get suggestions for which book to read next, or which resources to use for a project.
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Contact Us
Mrs. Courtney Parrish
School Library Media Coordinator
cwparrish@wcpss.net
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission Statement
Briarcliff Elementary School's library is a welcoming learning hub accessed by both students and staff to empower students to be lifelong learners through relevant and engaging lessons that encourage collaboration, inquiry, and critical thinking.
Vision Statement
Briarcliff Elementary’s library is the heart of the school, where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners through problem-solving, collaboration, and information-seeking. Each library user is cared for and represented by diverse books and programming. Lessons are planned collaboratively with teachers to be relevant, engaging, and aligned with the curriculum.