Classroom Visits
Library is 50 minutes long for all grade-levels. We do a variety of learning activities. It is my goal to incorporate literacy, writing, and technology. The students will also take part in STEM challenges. Technology skills include typing skills, multiple google apps (including slides, docs, and using the google drive), coding, digital citizenship, email etiquette, research and publishing. ELA skills are connected directly to the grade-level common core standards that are being taught in the classroom that quarter and then are matched up with the corresponding ISTE standards. STEM skills are literary based and promote collaboration as well as problem solving skills. The last 10 minutes are checkout time for new books as well as read to self time.
Individual Checkout
Students are welcome to visit the library when they have free time to return and check out books on days their class is not scheduled to visit. Kindergarten and 1st grades checkout 1 book every four days. 2nd-5th grades check out 2 books every four days. They may renew books up to three times unless there is a hold on the book. There are no "late fees" for books at our library. Books that are damaged or lost will need to be replaced or paid for before a child may check out new books. If this is the case, a detailed report will be sent home with the child letting the parent know the cost for replacement. Students may also get an overdue note if the book has not been brought back for a lengthy amount of time.
Checkout Period
Every class period the students are to bring their books to library. Please pay attention to the BSE color schedule to make sure your child brings his/her books on library day. The students are given 10 minutes to checkout books. During this time, they may renew old books or checkout new books. They must have both books with them to checkout a new book. If they do not have books with them, they are able to get a book from the purple basket to borrow and read during the media center time frame. Then they are to return it to the basket before leaving.
Book Care
We begin the school year by teaching about how to care for books. Some tips from these lessons include:
Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states, "A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views." It further states, "...[P]arents--and only parents--have the right and responsibility to restrict access of their children--and only their children--to library resources. Parents who do not want their children to have access to certain library services, materials, or facilities should so advise their children. Librarians and library governing bodies cannot assume the role of parents or the functions of parental authority in the private relationship between parent and child."
Typically, kindergartners and first graders check out from the picture book section throughout the year. Kindergarten begins the year selecting books from a smaller section, but will then be introduced to the other sections as their skills in using shelf markers to mark the book's place develop. This typically happens around October. If your child selects a book to check out that you believe to be inappropriate due to content or reading level, simply have him/her return it to the library the following day to make a different selection. If you have a preference as to what your child reads or shouldn't read, please discuss this with them. Our goal for the media center is to have children develop the LOVE of reading. Therefore, the library is organized by genre (type of book), not the reading level of the book. We are not restricting students on what they can read based on reading levels. Exceptions may be book reports that require the book to be in their individual reading level per the classroom teacher.
Library is 50 minutes long for all grade-levels. We do a variety of learning activities. It is my goal to incorporate literacy, writing, and technology. The students will also take part in STEM challenges. Technology skills include typing skills, multiple google apps (including slides, docs, and using the google drive), coding, digital citizenship, email etiquette, research and publishing. ELA skills are connected directly to the grade-level common core standards that are being taught in the classroom that quarter and then are matched up with the corresponding ISTE standards. STEM skills are literary based and promote collaboration as well as problem solving skills. The last 10 minutes are checkout time for new books as well as read to self time.
Individual Checkout
Students are welcome to visit the library when they have free time to return and check out books on days their class is not scheduled to visit. Kindergarten and 1st grades checkout 1 book every four days. 2nd-5th grades check out 2 books every four days. They may renew books up to three times unless there is a hold on the book. There are no "late fees" for books at our library. Books that are damaged or lost will need to be replaced or paid for before a child may check out new books. If this is the case, a detailed report will be sent home with the child letting the parent know the cost for replacement. Students may also get an overdue note if the book has not been brought back for a lengthy amount of time.
Checkout Period
Every class period the students are to bring their books to library. Please pay attention to the BSE color schedule to make sure your child brings his/her books on library day. The students are given 10 minutes to checkout books. During this time, they may renew old books or checkout new books. They must have both books with them to checkout a new book. If they do not have books with them, they are able to get a book from the purple basket to borrow and read during the media center time frame. Then they are to return it to the basket before leaving.
Book Care
We begin the school year by teaching about how to care for books. Some tips from these lessons include:
- Do not put water bottles into backpacks with books
- Do not eat or drink while reading your library books
- Keep books in a safe place so they do not get lost (like in your backpacks!)
- Keep books away from younger children and pets
- Treat books "like a baby" - turning pages gently and carrying them properly when walking
- Do not fold pages - use a bookmark
Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states, "A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views." It further states, "...[P]arents--and only parents--have the right and responsibility to restrict access of their children--and only their children--to library resources. Parents who do not want their children to have access to certain library services, materials, or facilities should so advise their children. Librarians and library governing bodies cannot assume the role of parents or the functions of parental authority in the private relationship between parent and child."
Typically, kindergartners and first graders check out from the picture book section throughout the year. Kindergarten begins the year selecting books from a smaller section, but will then be introduced to the other sections as their skills in using shelf markers to mark the book's place develop. This typically happens around October. If your child selects a book to check out that you believe to be inappropriate due to content or reading level, simply have him/her return it to the library the following day to make a different selection. If you have a preference as to what your child reads or shouldn't read, please discuss this with them. Our goal for the media center is to have children develop the LOVE of reading. Therefore, the library is organized by genre (type of book), not the reading level of the book. We are not restricting students on what they can read based on reading levels. Exceptions may be book reports that require the book to be in their individual reading level per the classroom teacher.