Usually during the first month of we start children out with one book per
student until they get re-accustomed to checking in and checking out. After
the first month, students in grades 1 through 5 may check out two books.
Pre-K and K students continue to check out one book per visit until teachers
feel that students are ready to begin checking out 2 per visit. This policy helps
us provide a better selection of books for our students. Books should
be returned within two weeks from the date they are checked out, but may be
returned as soon as the student finishes with them.
The media center will have an open check out
policy, so students can visit throughout the day as long as they have
permission from their classroom teacher. The media center circulation (check in/check out)
hours begin at 7:20 a.m. when Reading Club opens and students may exchange books through out
the day until 2:15 p.m.
Yes, all students are allowed to access the internet at school. Parents wishing to restrict
their child's access to the internet at school must fill out the Request to Restrict Access
form in the student handbook.
Parent and community volunteers are needed to read to and read with
students. Volunteers are also needed to help process new materials, help
repair used materials, cut out and deliver laminated materials and assist
during holidays designated for libraries and media centers (National
Children's Book Week, etc.)and during book fairs.
Early morning, mid-day, and just before school ends are great times to
volunteer to assist with shelving, but we are happy to see you anytime, and
can always find something you can help us do.
We currently need volunteers daily from 7:20 a.m. until 8:20 a.m. when we are serving close to 125 students during that time--busy, busy, busy:)
Five Ways to Encourage Reading At Home
1. Show students that the adults in their lives care about reading.
2. Establish a family reading time.
3. Provide an allowance for books. Even if the allowance allows for the
purchase of one paperback book or magazine a week, you've helped encourage
reading.
4. Order a subscription to a magazine your child shows interest in. There
is a lot to be said for "owning" one's personal reading materials, and most
children get a kick out of receiving mail.
5. Praise your child for his or her reading when appropriate. For example,
praise the child when a long or difficult book is completed.
Our circulation desk is arranged with a check-in station and a check-out station. Check-in is set up on the left-hand side of the desk when entering our main entrance. Check-out is set up on the right-hand side of the desk when entering our main entrance.
Students check in books by scanning the book(s) barcode under the scanner
at the check-in station.
Students check out books by scanning their patron barcode
(on their library card) under the scanner at the check-out station.
Next, students scan the barcode on the back of the book(s).
Last of all, the students move their materials from under the scanner and the machine resets.
The check-out station is now ready for the next child.