LITERARY LIBRARY NOTESWe are so excited about all the new books we have in the library! Be sure to check it out!
Grades K &1 - Students are learning proper book care and library manners. Students will be able to take out 1 book at a time.
Grade 2 - Students are excited about using the library automation system. They will be allowed to check out 1 book. Students may take a magazine after the 2nd marking period . Magazines are due back in one week.
Grade 3 - Students will learn a variety of library skills. They are looking forward to taking out 2 books and/or 1 magazine. Please encourage your child to take a book for personal reading selection.
Grade 4 & 5- Students will continue to learn library and research skills on the computer. They may take out 2 books and 1 magazine. They will be learning to compare and contrast different types of genre and media.
Grades 6-8 - Students are able to use the library to check out books or do research. Students are scheduled library time with their language literacy teacher.
BOOK SWAP - READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK(1st week in March)Grades 2-5 swap gently used books! Great job! Thanks for all the books!
DEAR - APRIL 8TH
To celebrate Beverly Cleary's birthday and encourage literacy, the school participated in DEAR- Drop Everything and Read. Throughout the day students will read something they like when the announcement is made.(Yes, Beverly Cleary is still alive!)
BOOK FAIRThe Scholastic Book Fair will be held in April. Family volunteers are greatly appreciated! Please let us know if you are interested in helping with the book fair. Profit from the fair is used to purchase items for the library.
GRAPHIC NOVEL Graphic novels are a great way to encourage reading! We have a large selection in our library.DONATIONSBook donations are a great way to remember loved ones and to provide new books for the library. A personalized plate will be placed in the front of the donated book and a card will be sent.
DISCARDED BOOKS -
What a bargain! Discarded books - 25 cents a piece or 5 for a dollar! Any money collected is used to buy new library materials.
Mrs. Dickinson is our fantastic library assistant! She helps check out the books and assists all the students.
Please encourage your child to return books in a timely manner. Lost or damaged books/magazines will be assessed a fine. If the book is found, a refund will be given (although we would rather have the book! )
Please contact me through email srizzo@hopewellcrest.org or
phone (856-451-9203 Ext. 177 & 179) or handwritten notes!
