October 2005

Dear Kindergarten Parents,

This year we are trying something new with our Kindergarten students. We are beginning book check out several weeks earlier than in the past. We are very excited about this opportunity to let our students develop responsibility by checking out and returning books.

          Here are some issues that we have been discussing while leading up to this big event. Please review them with your child at home. 

          Although books are checked out for a two week period, we strongly encourage weekly returns.  This develops a routine and allows the student to choose something new each week. (1 book per week)

Book care is a very important piece to this process.  We discussed carrying books in their backpacks, keeping it in a safe place at home, keeping it away from younger brothers and sisters, crayons, scissors and pets.

We have also discussed that while checking out a book is an important responsibility, we should not become worried or upset over a lost or misplaced book.  Children will not be allowed to check out another book until the book they have is returned or we hear from a parent letting us know that they are aware that the book is missing.  An overdue notice will be generated after the two week period, students will continue to get a notice each week until the book is returned or paid for (if it should come to that.)  If a book gets to the point of a bill, it is expected that the bill will be paid.  If the book is found after the bill has been paid, return the book and the money will be refunded. 

I look forward to helping your child grow through this responsibility and will strive to make it a positive experience.

READ TOGETHER! 

Sincerely,

Janet Ahern, Librarian

  Mrs. Vasey/Mrs.Reilly AM and PM-Tuesdays       Ms Larson AM-Tuesdays

  Mrs. Sutherland-Wednesdays

  Ms Armstrong-Fridays