CORONA CREEK & MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
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Welcome to your child’s school library! I look forward to an exciting year of media instruction with your child while encouraging their lifelong passion for books and reading.
-Mrs. Scott
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What the research says about school libraries:
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*Reading test scores in elementary schools are likely to rise as students spend more time in the library.
-Minnesota Dept. of Education 2005
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*In research done in 9 states and over 3,300 schools since school libraries and school library media programs make a difference. Library media programs make a difference in academic achievement.
-Bouchard, David. 2003 |
*More students earned proficient or advanced reading scores, and fewer students earned unsatisfactory scores where there was a full-time endorsed librarian. |
Here are several Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will my child do in the Library?
A: All students visit the library with their class each week. During their Library visit your child will learn library/media skills, hear fun and interesting stories, and be able to check books, while we help to encourage and feed their love of reading.
Q: What is our Library's
policy regarding checkout?
A: Kindergarten and First-grade students can check out 1 book at a time. 2nd-6th graders may check out up to 2 books. Our library is also open for 15 minutes before or after school for open checkout if your child wants to check out a new book before their next weekly visit. Open checkout hours will be posted. Books are checked out for one week at a time. Books may be renewed, however they must be brought in when due to do so.
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Q: Does the Library charge
fines for overdue materials?
A: No fines are charged for over books. However, a replacement fee will be charged for any books lost or damaged beyond repair. Please remind your child to use the book bag provided
Q: If my child forgets his/her
library books, will he/she still be able to check out a book?
A: Your child will not be able to check out another library book until the late or missing book is returned or the replacement fee is paid There will be open library times throughout the week when students will be able to return/check out new books.
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Q: My child received an overdue notice and I know he/she returned their materials. What do I do?
A: Please contact me.
It’s possible, a notice was sent before the book was returned. I’m happy to work with you.
Q: Is my child able to access any of the Library resources from home?
A: Corona Creek & Meadow has an excellent *Student Resource* webpage that provides your child home access to many of the websites they visit while at school. You can click on one of the *School Library Search* When your child is signed in, they will able to search our catalog place holds on books, and see their account standing
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CORONA CREEK'S BOOK FAIR IS COMING NEXT WEEK!
The book fair is a highly anticipated event for many students and we love seeing our students get so excited about books and reading! Not only does the book fair offer great new books for your child's home library, but it helps support our school library in purchasing books that go home with your children every week. So bring on the #bookjoy and come join the fun at our book fair next week!
BOOK FAIR DATES & TIMES:
Monday 10/13 & Tuesday 10/14 from 2:45 to 5pm
Wednesday 10/15 from 1:30 to 3pm
Thursday 10/16 from 2:45-5pm
Our book fair will not be open on Friday this year.
*Exclusive TK/Kindergarten time to come shop and avoid the crowds on Tuesday 10/13 from 2pm to 2:30pm
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Set up an eWallet for your child today.
Book fair eWallet is the safest way for kids to pay! Easy for families to set up, easy for others to contribute. eWallet lets your child shop independently and choose books they want to read. After the Fair, any unspent funds become a Scholastic eGift balance to use at a future Fair or to shop online.
Click here to go to our book fair homepage and set up your eWallet |
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Shop Our Book Fair Online!
Can't make it to the book fair, or can't find what you're looking for at our book fair? Visit our book fair homepage to shop online for even more choices, including preorders, new releases, value packs and more.
Click here to visit our homepage!
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