Please keep borrowed library (media center) books in one safe place in the home away from younger siblings and pets.
If you wish not to have your child borrow books please sent a note to school addressed to the media center. Students will be checking books out of the media center to read at home or in the classroom for enjoyment.
The media center has been a busy place checking out books to students and teachers. Each student has been issued their own library card.
- How many books can students take at a time?
Kindergarten = 1 book stays at school
First Grade = 1 book
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades = 2 items
“Helpful Hints for Choosing Books:
“Good-Fit Books” using “I PICK”.
I PICK
I choose a book
Purpose – Why do I want to read it?
Interest – Does it interest me?
Comprehend – Am I understanding what I am reading?
Know – I know most of the words
Becoming better readers: Research verifies that children can read with 99% accuracy a “Good-Fit Book”. Grades 2-5 should be choosing books by thinking and looking for
“Good-Fit Books” using “I PICK”.
5 Finger Rule
Still have 
a fist – too easy
1 finger - “Good Fit Book”
2 fingers – Read to someone
3 fingers – Read with someone
4 fingers – Put the book back
5 fingers – Put the book back and say Good-Bye for now
Boushey, G. and Moser, J. (2006). The Daily 5. Stenhouse Publishers. Portland, Maine.
