Dozier Library News
September Family Edition
Speedy Checkout
Kinder and 1st - These students will begin Speedy Checkout after they have checked out books with me during library class.
Speedy Checkout times:
Thursday - 10:00 to 10:50
Friday - 9:05 to 9:55
If your student needs a certain book for Reading Blackout, please send them with a sticky note. This will allow me to her/him find the kind of book they need.
September 19th
Kinder through 2nd will also celebrate Talk Like a Pirate day, with many fun songs and stories throughout the week.
Library Book Care
Other things to think about:
1. Keep library books away from younger siblings.
2. Keep library book away from pets.
3. Make sure hands are clean before reading library books.
4. Please do not eat or drink while reading library books.
5. Keep your library books in your backpack when they are not being read. This way they are safe from younger siblings and pets, and you don't have to remember to put it in your backpack on library day.
6. Return your library book on time so you are able to check out a new one.
7. Never dog-ear the page of a library book...Mrs. Beaver usually has bookmarks.
8. School supplies should be kept far away from library books. (scissors, crayons, glue, etc.)
Remember, accidents do happen. If an accident does happen, please have your student take the library book to Mrs. Beaver. Mrs. Beaver will examine the book and let the student know if the book can be fixed, and how much, or if there is a fine.
Please DO NOT try to fix books at home. The library has special supplies that are made for repairing library books.
Thank you for your help in keeping our Dozier library books in good shape!
Book Fines
The following information was taken from the EMS-ISD Library Services Guide.
Late Materials
Elementary schools do not charge fines for late items.
Lost Materials
The borrower is responsible for lost books and should pay for these at the replacement values. If the title is no longer available, the borrower should be charged the price of a comparable title.
Damaged Materials
Librarians can utilize the fine schedule below for damaged materials at his/her discretion.
Fine Schedule
Pencil/ink marks 25 cents per page
Torn page (repairable) $1.00 per page
Binding damage 1/2 to total book price
Cover damage $1.00 to total book price
Missing barcode/spine label $1.00 per label
Water/food damage Total price of book
Lost book Total price of book
Missing page(s) Total price of book
Excessive writing Total price of book
Other damage Librarian's discretion
Reading Blackout
Students will receive their first card (red) on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Students will then read books that fit in the categories printed in each square. Once a book is read entirely, the student will write the title of the book in the square. When every square has been filled, the card should be return to Mrs. Beaver in the library. Students have, on average, about 4 weeks to complete each card.
There are 6 cards total, and each card earns a prize and brag tag. If your student completes all 6 cards, with each card being turned in on time, he/she will earn an invitation to the Purple People Party in May. So far our ducks have been rollerskating, swimming, and to watch a movie.
Everything you need to know about Reading Blackout is on the back of each Reading Blackout card. If, after you've read the Reading Blackout Information, you still have questions, please feel free to contact me. The best way to do this is through email, as I am with students all day. My email is hbeaver@ems-isd.net.
Newbery Award and Honor Books
The Newbery Award (gold medal) is awarded yearly to the author who wrote the “most distinguished contribution to American literature for children”. Newbery Honor books (silver medal) are other titles worthy of attention.
Caldecott Award and Honor Books
The Caldecott Award (gold medal) is awarded yearly to the illustrator who created the “most distinguished American picture book for children”. Caldecott Honor books (silver medal) are other titles worthy of attention.
Mrs. Beaver's favorite picture books and authors
Titles:
The Dog Who had Kittens by Robertus
Circus Ship by VanDusenTubby the Tuba by Tripp
A Balloon for Isabel by Underwood
Shark vs Train by Barton
Song and Dance Man by Ackerman
The Luck of the Lock Ness Monster by Flaherty
The Polar Express by Van Allsburg
Series:
Otis series by Long
Charlie series by Drummond
Scaredy Squirrel by Watson
Frog and Toad by Lobel
I Know an Old Lady
Authors:
Helen Lester
Tami Sauer
Laura Numeroff
Mark Teague
Don Tate
Chris Van Allsburg
Jane Yolen
Genre of the Month
A graphic novel is a story presented in comic-strip format, but published as a book. A graphic novel tends to be more complex and tell a story over time; the story line is usually completed in one or two books. A comic book will tell one story. This one story might continue for a number of issues.
Our Little Maverick Reading List books are all graphic novels. This list is divided into grade levels. These different levels make it easy for our students to choose books that are a good fit for them. See the August Smore for more information.
MakerSpace in the Library
Board Games (games that can be completed in 15-20 minutes)
Candy Land
Chutes and Ladders
Connect Four
Guess Who
Jenga
Trouble
Battleship
Clue
Charades for Kids
Etc.
Decks of playing cards
Wooden dominoes
Any game that is a Brain Teaser:
Rubik's Cube
Simon
Rush Hour
Animal Logic
Kanoodle
Etc.
We are also going to need items for our MakerSpace Creation Station. These items include things like:
Toilet paper cardboard rolls
Paper Towel cardboard rolls
Stickers
Fancy shaped scissors
Other scrapbooking supplies
Etc.
Thank you for your support!!
Important Dates
November 11 - 15 Book Fair
March 2 Dr Seuss' Birthday
March 2 - 6 Book Fair
April 19 -25 National Library Week
Reading Blackout Due Dates
Red Thursday, October 3, 2019
Orange Thursday, November 7, 2019
Yellow Thursday, December 5, 2019
Green Thursday, January 9, 2020
Blue Thursday, February 6, 2020
Purple Thursday, March 5, 2020
Author and Illustrator Birthdays
3 - Aliki
4 - Syd Hoff
5 - Paul Fleischman
8 - Jack Prelutsky, Jon Scieszka
13 - Roald Dahl
15 - Tomie dePaola
16 - H. A. Rey
21 - H. G. Wells
25 - Shel Silverstein
26 - T. S. Eliot
29 - Stan Berensain
Heather Beaver
Library Media Specialist
Email: hbeaver@ems-isd.net
Phone: 817-847-6340
Looking Forward
Battle of the Books
Bluebonnet - Read 5 then decide
Texas 2x2 coloring
Storybook Pumpkin Patch