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Library News

Students and staff continue to recommend books for our library collection.  As a result, favourite books and popular series have been purchased (thank you PAC!) and are being shared among students on a weekly basis.  Suggestions for books from parents to re-stock our shelves are also welcome anytime.


Over the next few weeks the literacy focus in the library will be on humour; fables and poetry; citizenship and ecology.  Making connections to what is being read and making inferences from what is being discussed will be encouraged.

Author visits are being planned for March, April and May.  Once the visits are confirmed, final preparations will aim to make events memorable for both authors and students.  More information will follow over the next few weeks.

Library volunteers are needed once again on Mondays in PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in AM and PM.  It would be great to have some parents from each classroom come by and help shelve books.  In that way, the jobs are manageable for most people.  Ten minutes of your time = one basket of books back on the shelves.  Do consider the library as a destination to exercise your mind!  Do come by and select books for both you and your family as well.  It is easy to register for access to the school library collection.

All the best in this New Year and many happy (book) returns!
Happy reading!

Robert Lussier, Teacher-Librarian
Pam Boutin, Library Clerk

                           

Library Staff

Teacher-Librarian:  Robert Lussier

Library Clerk / Technician:  Pam Boutin

 

Library Hours

Before School

  • from 8:25 - 8:40 AM on Mon/Tues/ Wed/ Fri

After School

  • from 2:45 - 3:15 PM on Mon/Tues' Wed

Study Time

  • from 11:20 - 11:45 Mon/Tue/Wed

 

Book Exchange Timetable

Monday:

      • -          9:20 to 9:45 -     Kelly Payne Grade 6/7
      • -          10:00 to 10:35 -  Jacqueline Kellam Grade 1
      • -          10:50 to 11:20 -  Mirela Raduta Grade 6/7

Tuesday:

      • -          12:25 to 12:45 -  Linda Simard Kindergarten
      • -          12:55 to 1:30 -    Anneli Bramley Grade 3
      • -          2:00 to 2:35 -      Raynald Mercier Grade 3

Wednesday:

      • -          9:35 to 10:10 -    Monica Mundy Grade 2
      • -          10:30 to 11:05 -  Lynda Williams Grade 4
      • -          12:20 to 12:55 -  Kathleen Lougheed-Mercier Grade 1
      • -          12:55 to 1:30 -    Dominique Struch Grade 4/5 :

Thursday:            

Mid-morning – Natalie Sorensen Grade 6

Friday:

      • -          8:55 to 9:30 -       Laura Harrison Grade 5/6
      • -          9:40 to 10:00 -     Linda Simard Kindergarten
      • -          10:30 to 11:05 -   Kim Letwin

 

Role of a Teacher-Librarian

What is a teacher-librarian?

The teacher librarian is a qualified teacher with knowledge and experience in the field of information literacy in both French and English.  Students will be exposed to the content of the library (poetry, fiction, information and reference sources) and to the process of accessing resources (both print and non-print).  There is a K-grade 7 scope and sequence framework of library skills that provides one of many roadmaps used by teacher-librarians.  This information is available to parents upon request and a copy can be found at the library circulation desk.

What do teacher-librarians, as members of a teaching team, do?

  • Locate, produce, organize and deliver resources to support the curriculum, enhance student learning and assist classroom teachers
  • Recommend materials for the classroom
  • Study professional and purchasing journals to stay informed about award winning literature and quality non-fiction resources
  • Help staff and students access library resources
  • Deliver an integrated program of information literacy skills - that is, teach students to locate, evaluate, access, synthesize and cite resources
  • Promote and support reading and literacy, including teaching about genres and authors to support classroom learning outcomes
  • Organize the library space and facility for most efficient access and use by staff, students and parents

  

Library Rules

  • Please return books promptly by the due date.  This way popular books will be circulated regularly for use by all.
  • The loan period for books is two weeks and one week for magazines.
  • Students are asked to use both French and English resources every time books are taken out of the library (Early years:  one book in French, one book in English; Elementary and Middle Years:  two French books, one English book).
  • Food and drink are not permitted in the library unless under the direct supervision of a teacher for a special event.
  • Parents are invited to choose up to 5 books from the library over a two week period.

  

FAQ

How many books are students allowed to take out?

Kindergarten and grade one students may take out two books, one of which should be in French. Higher grades are allowed three books at a time, again, one of which should be in French.

Are parents allowed to take out books?

Parents are welcome to take out books -- about 20% of parents are doing that now.  See the librarian to get entered into the computer system.

How long am I allowed to keep my books or magazines?

The loan period for books is two weeks, for magazines one week. Please return or renew books by the due date.

Are volunteers ever needed in the library?

There is always room for more parent volunteers. Volunteering your time could mean from 10 minutes to 100 minutes per week, on your choice of day.  The library could not function without the help of the many volunteers who assist with shelving, shelfreading and other chores.  Please join us!

How do I know what books and materials are out in my name or my child’s name?

Speak directly to the teacher-librarian during library hours (before or after school).  Generally, books are on loan from the library, two weeks at a time.