Access and Checkout
All students are scheduled for a library period with their class once a week for instruction and to check out library books. Students may check out a maximum of books based on grade, as shown below.
4 th-5th: up to 3 books may be brought home - due in 2 weeks
2nd - 3rd: up to 2 books may be brought home - due in 1 week
1st: 1 book checked out to the classroom until October - due in 1 week
K : 1 book checked out to the classroom
Overdue notices are sent out monthly to parent email addresses, but there are no overdue fines. Only if a book is lost will families be asked to pay for it at the replacement cost. If a book is later found during the school year, the money is refunded.
District 65 Library Mission Statement
TheEvanston/Skokie School District 65 Library Media Department is committed to equipping students with the resources, skills and tools to be responsible learners for the 21stcentury. Through collection development, teacher collaboration and student instruction, library media specialists work to support the District curricula and instruction goals, teach information literacy skills, to utilize technology and foster literature appreciation. The Department promotes cooperation with the high school library, public libraries and other community agencies to create lifelong learners.
4 th-5th: up to 3 books may be brought home - due in 2 weeks
2nd - 3rd: up to 2 books may be brought home - due in 1 week
1st: 1 book checked out to the classroom until October - due in 1 week
K : 1 book checked out to the classroom
Overdue notices are sent out monthly to parent email addresses, but there are no overdue fines. Only if a book is lost will families be asked to pay for it at the replacement cost. If a book is later found during the school year, the money is refunded.
District 65 Library Mission Statement
TheEvanston/Skokie School District 65 Library Media Department is committed to equipping students with the resources, skills and tools to be responsible learners for the 21stcentury. Through collection development, teacher collaboration and student instruction, library media specialists work to support the District curricula and instruction goals, teach information literacy skills, to utilize technology and foster literature appreciation. The Department promotes cooperation with the high school library, public libraries and other community agencies to create lifelong learners.
Curriculum by Grade-Level
The lessons taught and learned in the library are drawn from Illinois State Standards and the 21st Century Learning Standards set forth by the American Association of School Librarians. Student learning is centered around learning to access, evaluate, and use information as well as appreciate literature.
The lessons taught and learned in the library are drawn from Illinois State Standards and the 21st Century Learning Standards set forth by the American Association of School Librarians. Student learning is centered around learning to access, evaluate, and use information as well as appreciate literature.
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Ms. Edie Hertel
Librarian Walker Elementary School 3601 Church Street Evanston, IL 60201 [email protected] (847) 859-8330 x7031 |
