R.A. Mitchell Library: November 2007

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Author of the Month- December

Check out this website for our Author of the Month- She has written familiar books such as
Flossie & the Fox and Mirandy and Brother Wind.

Field Trip to Alabama Power Environmental Center Water Course

Our Enrichment students really enjoyed the trip to visit Alabama Power Water Course. This was in conjunction with a study on the severe drought affecting Alabama at this time. The trip to the Water Course was an interactive, hands-on exhibit where students learned many important aspects of water: water conservation, hydroelectricity, etc. Students took a simulated helicopter ride over Alabama’s waterways and learned features of the waterways; they took a simulated tour of Mitchell Dam to view the hydroelectric facility and tested their knowledge of water facts in a fun game show called “Water Whys”.

Goals for Mitchell Library

*Provide access to information for students and staff

*Collaborate with teachers so every student learns to access, evaluate, and use information through planned activities.

*Join others in the learning community to encourage every student to read, view, and listen for information, realizing these practices are necessary for literacy and form the basis for a successful and productive life.

*Administer a planned program that provides a welcoming environment conducive to learning and promotes students’ intellectual and personal growth.

Parent"s Corner

Thank you so much for volunteering to help in the library at Mitchell Elementary. It is because of your dedication to the students of our school that we have a wonderful environment for our students. Most importantly parents are needed to help with our yearly Book Fair. The money raised from the Book Fair is used to purchase new books and materials for our library- so it is a very important fund raiser. Please contact Mrs. Wills if you are interested in helping in the library. You will receive a scheduled time to help during the year.

Library Policies

*Check–Out period is 1 week.

*Students in grades 3-5 are allowed 2 books per check out period.

*Students in grades K-2 are allowed 1 book per check out period.

*Books can be re-checked at the end of the 1 week period for an additional week if the student needs to finish reading the book.

*Students will be assessed a fee for damaged books which will be 1/2 the cost of the book. Any student damaging a book beyond repair will be required to pay for the entire cost of the book or damage.

*If a book is lost, the student who checked out the book will be required to pay for the entire cost of the book.

*There will be a $1 charge for refunds of returned lost books. Lost books that are returned MUST be in good condition.

*Additional books will not be checked out until all lost and/or damaged books are paid in full.

*Students will not receive Report Cards at the end of the year if library books are still checked out and lost or damaged books are not paid in full.

R.A. Mitchell Library

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Author of the Month- December

Field Trip to Alabama Power Environmental Center Water Course

Gadsden City Schools

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