Dozier Library News
September 2021 Family Edition
Welcome Back Dozier Ducks
For all our new Ducks, my name is Mrs. Beaver, and I am Dozier's School Librarian. I helped open Dozier in 2016. I have 18 years experience in the library, and this will be my 26th year in education. (I've also taught 2nd grade self-contained, and 6th grade reading.)
This newsletter contains a plethora of information. Please take time to read through it, as you may find answers to many of your questions.
Please let me know if I can help you in any way!
Library Book Checkout
K & 1 - 1 book
2 & 3 - 2 books
4 & 5 - 3 books
Kindergarten will begin checking out a library book the week of September 13th, as we're still working on library rules and procedures, as well as how we take care of library books at home. Look for "My Book Care Book" to come home the week of September 6th. Please read this with your child and review library book good practices with your student.
**Coming Soon: Information about Parent Checkout**
Reading Blackout is BACK!!
Students will receive their first card (red) on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. 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, an adult will need to sign and date the card. The card should then be returned 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 at the YMCA, and to watch a movie. Who knows what this year will bring!!
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 most of the 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
DES Library Facebook page
1. Click the Facebook symbol to the right, or the blue "DES Library Facebook Page" bar at the top of this newsletter.
2. Next, click "follow".
3. Then, add a comment to the "Tell Us Why you love your Library!" post telling us what you love about our school library.
Once you've completed those three steps, your child/children be entered into a drawing for a special prize at the end of the month.
**What if you already follow the DES Library Facebook Page? All you need to do is add a comment, and your children/child will be entered into the drawing too!!
Come on Duck Families...follow our page!!
Speedy Checkout
Kinder will begin Speedy Checkout after they have checked out books with me during library class.
Speedy Checkout times:
Monday 9:15-9:45
Tuesday 12:45-1:15
Wednesday 1:30-2:00
Thursday 11:00-11:30
Friday 8:15-8:45
If your student needs a certain book for Reading Blackout, please send them with a sticky note. This will allow me to help her/him find the book they need.
Library Book Care
Accidents happen!! If an accident does happen, please have your student bring 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
**If you found a library book over the summer, PLEASE bring it back. Mrs. Beaver can even return books to other libraries within our district.**
MakerSpace is back 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.
Thank you for your support!!
Important Dates
September 1 Summer Reading Bingo Blackout due to Mrs. Beaver in the Dozier Library
October 20-29 Storybook Pumpkin PatchOctober 4-8 Book Fair
March 7-10 Book Fair
April 3-9 National Library Week
April 12 D.E.A.R. Day
Reading Blackout Due Dates
Red Thursday, September 30, 2021
Orange Thursday, October 28, 2021
Yellow Thursday, December 2, 2021
Green Thursday, January 6, 2022
Blue Thursday, February 3, 2022
Purple Thursday, March 3, 2022
That's all Folks!
Take care!!
Heather Beaver
Library Media Specialist
Email: hbeaver@ems-isd.net
Phone: 817-847-6340
Looking Ahead
Book Fair
Storybook Pumpkin Patch
Parent checkoutBattle of the Books
Bluebonnet - Read 5 then decide (3-5)
Texas 2x2 (K-2)
Databases and the Library Catalog
Audio and eBooks