School libraries are a hub for teaching and learning. They are a source of resources and support that provide a doorway to information. Your library includes print and online resources, access to technology, and staff to respond to the individual needs of visitors. When viewed together: the library, classrooms, and online environment make up what is called the Learning Commons.
The mission of this school library is to support the following:
1) Student Achievement - The school library must have a measurable effect on the engagement and achievement of students in meeting ministry curriculum expectations. It must provide a safe learning environment and respond to individual needs.
2) Literacy - The library supports student literacy to both foster a lifelong appreciation for reading as well as to improve achievement. The library collection must be inclusive and tailored to engage students.
3) Innovation - The library provides an environment that promotes unique methods of exploring, communicating, and demonstrating understanding. As technology unfolds the library is a place where it is embraced; the entire school community is invited to participate as possibilities are explored and the new becomes familiar.
Welcome to the Library!
Students in grades K-3 have a scheduled weekly visit to the Learning Commons Library where they will get a chance to choose a book to take home.
Students grades 4-8 may visit the Learning Commons when their teacher books a visit or during any extra time they have during the school day, during recess, or before or after school.
BOOK RESERVES
Trying to get a title that always seems to be signed out? Book Reserves are here and a great way to get that book you are dying to read.
Select a book from our collection using the links below and complete the book request form next to it. Once your request is processed, the book will be waiting in the Learning Commons with your name on it, to be signed out.
When students are finished with a library book they can place it in a book return bin located in the Learning Commons.
RESERVE A BOOK BY SELECTING ONE OF THE FOUR SELECTIONS BELOW
Be sure to CLICK title to find RESERVE BUTTON
NOTE: You may only reserve books that are currently signed-out
General Library Home
Search Fiction Titles
Search Graphic Novels
Search Young Adult
Walk Through of Student Account
How to Check if Reserve Book has been Processed or Cancelled
How to Reserve a Library Book
How to Cancel a Reserved Book
How to Search for a book by Category
(Fiction, Graphic Novel, Picture Book, Young Adult)
Take advantage of SORA and EPIC! to read titles from your laptop or device.
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Databases provide access to a large collection of resources such as books, magazine and journal articles, websites etc. Search tip: try detailed searches such as "the effect of coal power plants on global warming". Also, try different ways of entering your search.
Expert researchers provide credit to others whose ideas or information they have used. Digital resources often provide a citation that can be copied and pasted. These tools can help with creating your citations.