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Library Announcements
As a kind reminder, students should be using their house team library bags to bring library books to and from school to care for books and encourage student responsibility.
All students NEW to GAA this year and KG1 students will receive their new book bag from their teacher.
If your child is a returning student and has lost their bag from last year, you may purchase a new bag from the Elementary Library for 30 AED (CASH ONLY). Please stop in to the Library on Back to School Night (Weds. Sept 6). Ms. Jennifer and Mrs. Kirby will be there to assist you.
Alternately, you may send 30 AED to school with your child in an envelope clearly marked with “Library Bag - Child’s Name - Class”. He / she should bring this to the Library to collect their new bag.
Should you have any questions, your child’s teacher-librarian will be happy to help. Please send an email.
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PYP Library Class Code: CAB7749
Using Epic Books Outside of School Time
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Library Mission & Vision Statement
We believe that literacy is the keystone to all learning, and that the Library is the central hub for learning. We strive to provide a welcoming and caring environment where appreciation for each learner’s literacy identity is nurtured, and where students become effective users and producers of information and ideas.
Essential Agreements
I will look after resources that I use, and treat things with care.
I will return resources on time so others can use them.
I will treat others with respect.
I will behave in a way that does not disturb, distract others, or cause harm.
I will be responsible for books that I check out.
PYP Library Hours
Monday 7:30 - 3:30
Tuesday 7:30 - 3:20 (Staff Meeting Day)
Wednesday 7:30 - 3:30
Thursday 7:30 - 3:30
Friday 7:30 - 12:30
Library Guidelines
Students and Parents may borrow to a limit of 5 books checked out.
KG1 students may borrow 1 book at a time. KG2 students may borrow 2 books at a time. Library Folders must be used in KG to protect books.
Grade 1 students may borrow 2 books at a time until their limit is reached. Library Folders must be used in Grade 1 to protect books.
Grades 2-5 students may borrow 3 books at a time until their limit is reached.
Parents may borrow 5 books at a time.
The borrowing period is 2 weeks before books are marked as overdue. Automated emails are sent weekly to inform parents about overdue books.
Fines for lost or damaged books must be paid at the Accounts Office. A lost or damaged notice will be issued by the Library, and must be presented upon payment.
COVID-19 UPDATES TO LIBRARY (Aug 29, 2021)
Students may only come to the library during their scheduled library class time.
Students and staff must use hand sanitizer on entry, before selecting books, and must regularly sanitize when using resources.
Students will be socially distanced when selecting books.
Grades 1-5 students will wipe down tables and any materials (not books) after use.
Books will be set aside overnight before they are used again.
Books will be returned in the designated library tub outside classroom doors for pick up.
Mrs. Jennifer Thompson
PYP Teacher-Librarian KG1, KG2, G1 j.thompson_gaa@gemsedu.com
Mrs. Kristine Kirby
PYP Teacher-Librarian G2-5 k.kirby_gaa@gemsedu.com
