
Media Center & Technology Updates
October 2023
The "BCMS Media Center Pass" System
The "BCMS Media Center Pass" system allows students to sign up to use the Media Center for book checkout, independent work in the Media Center (with teacher permission), and lunch opportunities. The pass system link is in our Schoology Course.
*Availablilty of passes varies daily based on Mrs. Lungociu's schedule and use of the Media Center by other classes.
Book Checkout Overview
With the pass system students can now utilize the passes to come and checkout books when they would like.
- Books may be checked out for 3 weeks at a time.
- Books can be renewed 3 times.
- Books can be put on hold using our LS2Pac (students must be signed in with their FCPS account).
- Books on hold will be delivered to the student's ELA teacher when they come in.
- Books can be returned to the Media Center on checkout days or placed in the blue bins in the student's ELA classroom.
Overdue Books
Overdue book notices will be sent out monthly.
Students can also use their LS2 accounts to check their account status and which books they have out.
Technology Reminders: Device Care & Usage
All students have been issued an FCPS Chromebook are responsible for proper care and use of their devices. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Keeping the device in the school issued case at all times.
- Refraining from sharing the device and/or charger with others.
- Refraining for adding stickers or drawing on the device.
- Only using websites and programs as instruced by staff.
- Charging their devices each night so it is ready for use the next day.
Helpful Links
Media Center Contact Information
Jennifer Lungociu
Media Specialist
Ballenger Creek Middle School
Email: jennifer.lungociu@fcps.org
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/bcms/media
Location: 5525 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, United States
Phone: 240-236-5782
Twitter: @BCMSMediaFCPS