Students whose parents have signed a library permission
slip may check out one library book at a time. Each class
comes to the library twice a week, at which time students may
exchange their library books. Library books are due one week
after the date they are initially checked out. The library has
various open book times when students may come exchange their book.
See the Open Book Schedule for specific days and times.
Textbooks
In the first month of school, as well as throughout the year,
textbooks may be assigned to students for the purpose of supporting the
academic curriculum. These materials may go home for students to complete
homework or independent study. The textbooks are due at the end of the school year
before the summer break commences.
Expectations
When students enter the library they must observe the SOAR principles
that guide behavior on our campus. In the library, you can SOAR by being:
Safe
Always walk in the library.
Use all furniture and equipment properly.
Make sure your book is in a safe place away from pets and small children.
Make sure to keep your book away from food, drinks and water.
Organized
Keep you library book in your backpack at all times.
Return your library book on time.
Push in your chair and straighten your area before leaving thei library.
If you find a book on the floor, return it to the librarian to be reshelved.
Attentive
Listen to and follow your teacher's instructions
Quietly listen to the librarian during storytime.
Use a shelf marker to save you place on the shelf while looking for a book.
Bring your library card to the circulation desk when you are ready to check out.
Respectful
Put your shelf marker back when you are finished with it.
Quietly read you book at a table once you have checked it out.
Take only one bookmark, so there will be enough for everyone
Stay on web sites that are apporved by your teacher.
Lost/Damaged Books
Sometimes circumstances beyond your control may cause a book to be lost or damaged.
Sometimes damage is fixable if taken care of quickly. Please show any damage to the
librarian immediately. If the book cannot be found or is damaged beyond repair, the
book must be paid for. The library accepts cash or checks (made payable to: MUSD) for
oustanding fines. Students with oustanding debts on their account will not be permitted
to attend special end-of-the-year activities, incuding Junior Olympics and the 5th grade
Beach Club event. In case of financial hardship, payment plans ar available. Students or
parents may also volunteer in the library to pay off the account balance.
Computer Lab
Students must have a signed Technology Use Policy (TUP) form in order to use the computer
lab or other technology equipment on campus. Students may only visit websites expressly
permitted by their teacher or other school staff. If students are found viewing sites or
materials deemed inappropriate, they will be in violation of the TUP and may be excluded
from using technology. Each year students will learn about appropriate digital citizenship,
internet safety, and how to identify and report cyberbullying. In an effort to keep everyone healthy,
we aks that all computer users have clean hands when using computer equipment.Hand sanitizer is available
in the library and should be used before each lab session.
FAQ
Q: I can't find my library book. What should I do?
A: Check a few places that books seem to liek to hide:
in your desk, in your backpack, in your teahcer's classroom library,
under your bed, on a bookcase at home, in/under the couch. If you
still can't find it, get a report from the librarian letting you
know how much it costs.
Q: When can I check out a new book?
A: You can check out a new book during the two times your class comes
to the library during the week. Ask your teacher for the specific days and times.
You can also come in before school,
after school and at morning recess. See our Open Book Schedule for
more specific time and date restrictions.
Q: Can I play on the computers at my recess or lunch time?
A: Unfortunately, the library cannot allow students to play
on the computers during recess and lunch. Other classes have
computer lab time at those times. If you need to take an AR
quiz on your book at recess, the librarian or the teacher using
the lab may or may not be able to find an extra computer for you
to use. It is best to take AR quizzes in class whenever possible.
Q: Can parents visit the library too?
A: Of course! Parents simply sign in as a visitor at the front office and
make sure to let the office staff know you are coming to the library.
Parents can assist students in checking out or returning books. They may also
assist their child in logging on and taking an AR quiz. Before and after school,
the computer lab is available for students to do homework or research as long as they are
accompanied by a parent or guardian.