Library Media Center Ms. Douglas Class Overview Library Media Center Ms. Douglas 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Introduction Ms. Douglas, Library Media Specialist Information Specialist (research help) Teacher (research and technology skills) Instructional Consultant (resources) 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Topics of Discussion Building Rules Consequences Rewards LMC Class Procedures Taking Care of Books Skills 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Building Rules 1. Follow instructions of teachers and other staff the FIRST time they are given. 2. Be in assigned seat, with ALL materials and completed assignments, ready to work when class begins or as directed. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Building Rules Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 4. Be very quiet and maintain a walking pace when moving about the building. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Building Rules 5. Respect yourself , staff members, students, the building, and their properties. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Consequences (1 & 2) 1st Warning – (Class Gets Strike) 2nd Warning – (Class Gets Strike) Loss or Recess or (Think Time in LMC) Think Time – Which may include a dictionary or rules assignment. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Consequences (3 & 4) 3rd Warning (Class Gets a Strike) Early Morning or witnessed paddling or (Student and Teacher Conference) 4th Warning (loss of previous point) Contact parent for conference or (Office Referral) 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Consequences (Note) 3 Strikes = No Class Points Continuous classroom disturbances or serious offenses may have immediate Office Referral and/or immediate loss of class good behavior points 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Rewards - Individual Individual Selected as Class Media Squad Member (CMS) based on Accelerated Reader, Library Skills, and good behavior. Select an item from prize basket. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Rewards - Class Receive a special day (example: pizza party, ice cream sundae party) if your class has the most good behavior points at designated times. Students can make suggestions about special days. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Taking Care of Books Always handle books with care. Carry books in a book bag or plastic bag. Never tear from, write in, or dog ear book pages. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Taking Care of Books Keep books on a high table or shelf out of the reach of younger children. 5. Clean hands before reading a book. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Taking Care of Books Turn pages carefully as you read. Return books on time to the library. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Procedures When first entering the library, the class should stand in line quietly in the non-fiction section or as directed. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Procedures After being seated, students will preview books, handouts, and/or a video. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Procedures About every other week, students will check out books during library class by table while previewing books or immediately after. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Procedures Weeks that students do not check out books during library class or during extra time, students will discuss and/or participate in an activity related to the previewed video, books and/or handouts. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Procedures Students will be lined up by table based on table points earned from behavior and participation. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Skills At every grade level, students should learn skills related to how to use the library. On the skills handout, review your previous and current grade skills to see what you should already know and what you should know by the end of this year. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR In the LMC! 5/27/2019 Library Media Center

Click here to see how much you have learned about the library. Jeopardy Game Click here to see how much you have learned about the library. 5/27/2019 Library Media Center