Library Media Center Policy
The Library Media Center is a key component of each student’s education at Millwood. The library is open Monday – Friday from 7:00 – 2:00. While in the library, students will check out books, listen to stories, practice computer skills and participate in different library centers. Throughout the year, students will receive instruction on using the library, using online resources, research skills and digital citizenship.
Check Out Policy:
· Students in grades K - 2nd may check out one book. (K-1 students are not allowed to take their books home.)
· Students in grades 3rd - 5th may check out two book.
Books are checked out for a period of two weeks and can then be renewed for an additional week if needed. Parents may sign up to check out additional books. Parents are allowed to have up to 5 books checked out at a time. When students and/or parents check out a library book, they are responsible for the care of their books until they have been returned to the library. If a student loses a book or the book is damaged while in his/her care, it must be paid for before another book can be checked out. Lost/damaged books must be paid for at the end of each nine weeks prior to report cards being issued, otherwise report cards will be held in the guidance office.
Accelerated Reader:
The Library Media Center at Millwood uses the Accelerated Reader (AR) program to level books in the library. During the first few weeks of school, students will take the STAR assessment test to determine what level books are right for them. Students are then added to the AR program in which they can take quizzes on the books they have read. Goals are set throughout the year to match their reading level. Students who meet their established goals (reading level, points and at least an average of 85% percent correct) will be able to attend AR parties. Top AR awards will be given throughout the year. In addition to attending AR parties, students who earn at least 100 points and maintain all established goals will be inducted into the Principal’s 100 Point Club and they will have a catered lunch with the principal.
Read Across America Week:
Celebrated every year during the first week in March, Read Across America Week is a week-long reading event. Students are challenged to read a certain number of books during the week. There are individual reading goals, classroom reading goals, and a school-wide reading goal. Last year when the school-wide goal was met, the principal kissed a frog and the assistant principal climbed on to the school roof and performed the Wobble. This year‘s incentives will be even better, but we are keeping them a surprise for now.
Check Out Policy:
· Students in grades K - 2nd may check out one book. (K-1 students are not allowed to take their books home.)
· Students in grades 3rd - 5th may check out two book.
Books are checked out for a period of two weeks and can then be renewed for an additional week if needed. Parents may sign up to check out additional books. Parents are allowed to have up to 5 books checked out at a time. When students and/or parents check out a library book, they are responsible for the care of their books until they have been returned to the library. If a student loses a book or the book is damaged while in his/her care, it must be paid for before another book can be checked out. Lost/damaged books must be paid for at the end of each nine weeks prior to report cards being issued, otherwise report cards will be held in the guidance office.
Accelerated Reader:
The Library Media Center at Millwood uses the Accelerated Reader (AR) program to level books in the library. During the first few weeks of school, students will take the STAR assessment test to determine what level books are right for them. Students are then added to the AR program in which they can take quizzes on the books they have read. Goals are set throughout the year to match their reading level. Students who meet their established goals (reading level, points and at least an average of 85% percent correct) will be able to attend AR parties. Top AR awards will be given throughout the year. In addition to attending AR parties, students who earn at least 100 points and maintain all established goals will be inducted into the Principal’s 100 Point Club and they will have a catered lunch with the principal.
Read Across America Week:
Celebrated every year during the first week in March, Read Across America Week is a week-long reading event. Students are challenged to read a certain number of books during the week. There are individual reading goals, classroom reading goals, and a school-wide reading goal. Last year when the school-wide goal was met, the principal kissed a frog and the assistant principal climbed on to the school roof and performed the Wobble. This year‘s incentives will be even better, but we are keeping them a surprise for now.