Eagle Glen Elementary Library
2019-2020 General Information
Welcome
Eagle Glen's Library Mission
Library Policies
Checkouts
Our library is open 8:40 a.m.-3:45 p.m. daily. Students will be visiting the library some with class visits but can also come to the library when needed with a library pass. Students start checkout 2 books except Kindergarten who begins with 1 book and after a few weeks will checkout 2 books. As school projects arise, the number of book checkouts increase as needed based on the project.Book Renewal
Students may renew a book as they need. The book must be brought to the library to renew it.
Lost & Damaged Items
Students are responsible for caring for the books they check out. If a book becomes damaged, please do not try to repair damaged items yourself. Return to the library as we have specific library supplies needed to make a lasting repair. If the book is so badly damaged that it cannot be fixed, families are asked to pay for that book so it can be replaced for other students to enjoy. If a student would lose an item, they are asked to pay to replace it. We also like to remind students the last person who checked out an item is responsible for it. So if you let a friend borrow it and the friend loses it or gets damaged, you are still responsible for the fine.
Online Resources
Destiny
School’s library automation system that allows patrons to search for resources available physically in the library and to access eBooks online.
http://destiny.raypec.k12.mo.us/
Encyclopedia Brittanica
Reliable resource with articles, images, videos, dictionary, magazines, and the web’s best sites on various subjects. Also contains a World Atlas, Biography, Animal Kingdom, Tour the U.S.A., Geography Explorer, & Compare Countries.
Username: egk5
Password: reads
Explora
Reliable resource containing articles, books, magazine articles, encyclopedia articles, and ebooks. When accessing Explora on the Raypec campus, you won’t need to log in. If off campus, you will need to use the username and password listed below.
Username: morenetraymore
Password: raypec
Flipster
Online Magazines: Boys Life, Brainspace, Ladybug, & Wacky But True
Username: egk5
Password: knights@k5
PebbleGo
Research Database for Grades K-2: Animals, Science, Biographies, & Social Studies
Username: egk5
Password: reads
PebbleGo Next
Research Database for Grades 3-5: Science & Social Studies
Username: egk5
Password: reads
Special Events
Our library received a National Award!!!
10 Ways to Encourage Good Reading Habits in Kids
Try these 10 easy tips to encourage good reading habits in your child by making reading fun.
- CREATE A READING AREA.
- ENCOURAGE READING AT HOME AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN.
- SET AN EXAMPLE.
- MAKE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN READING AND REAL LIFE.
- KEEP READING MATERIALS IN THE HOUSE.
- VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY.
- TALK ABOUT WHAT YOUR CHILD IS READING.
- EXPOSE YOUR CHILD TO DIFFERENT BOOK GENRES.
- SUPPORT YOUR CHILD.
- READ EACH NIGHT.
Make an area for your child to read in with his or her help. Grab a bean bag chair, fun accessories, a variety of books, and your child will have his or her own cozy reading corner.
Teach your child that reading is more than just for books. Practice reading menus, movie names, road signs, game instructions, and more—show your child reading is everywhere.
Act as a role model and read in front of your child. Watching you reading magazines, newspapers, and books shows your child that reading is important. Encourage your child to join you with his or her own book while you are reading.
Help your child apply what he or she is reading to everyday life. Making connections between books and your child’s own experience can help increase his or her interest in reading.
Give your child easy access to books and other reading materials at home. This helps him or her understand that reading doesn’t only happen at school—it can happen anywhere.
Making reading fun can be easy with a library card. Take advantage of the selection at your local public library by letting your child pick out a book that catches his or her attention.
After your child has finished a book, talk about what happened and ask what his or her favourite part was. This will enhance your child’s comprehension skills, and make reading a family activity.
Find a book that interests your child. Explore different genres like mystery, science-fiction, comic books, and more. The more interested your child is in a subject, the more he or she will be excited to read!
If your child has difficulty reading and gets frustrated, take a step back and see where he or she is struggling. Talk with his or her teacher and address the issue as soon as possible.
Make reading part of your child’s night-time routine. This habit helps your child learn to associate reading with relaxation.
Heather Poland
Education History:
Grade 5 Teacher for 5 years
Timber Creek Elementary Librarian for 5 years
Eagle Glen Intermediate Librarian for 4 years
Eagle Glen Elementary Librarian for 3 years
Email: heather.poland@raypec.org
Website: egreaders.weebly.com
Phone: 8168921759