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BES Library Media SpecialistI am Christina (Nicky) Thompson!  I am the Media Specialist at Buckatunna School.  Although new to this position at BES this year, I am not new to this community or school.  I worked here previously for 11 years as an inclusion teacher.  This is my third year as a librarian with two of those years spent at another school in this district.  Buckatunna is home for me, and I am thrilled to support our Buccaneers and spread the love of reading to them.  

Fun Facts:
● Wife
● Fur Mom
● Librarian for 3 years
● Beach trips are my favorite.
● Sharks are my favorite animal.
● Yellow is my favorite color.
● Sunflowers are my favorite flower.

 

 

Operational Procedures

 

Hours of Operation

The Buckatunna School Library Media Center is open Monday-Friday from 7:00-3:15. Students have the opportunity to come to the library during times that are scheduled for their class as well as any open checkout times during the day.

 

By sustaining an open, flexible schedule and dedicated class time, students will increase reading comprehension and fluency by maintaining a passing score of 85% on library books read and as a whole strive to read 35,0000 books this year. 

Scheduling Policy:

Each class will be scheduled for library skills, research, or class project once per week for 30 minutes. These times will be scheduled by the library media specialist and the classroom teacher. 

BES Library Schedule

Destiny Library Software

The library catalog is maintained on our Buckatunna School Destiny Portal Web page. Any student in 3rd grade through 8th grade is able to log in to his/her account at the library and see which books are checked out, place holds on books, and search for new titles.

 

Circulation Policies

  • K-1 students will begin the year by checking out one book at a time. After a few weeks of circulation,  students may check out two to three items at a time depending on student record and class requirements.

  • 2nd-8th grade students may check out up to four items at a time.

  • Items are checked out for a 2 week period. 

  • Items may be renewed once if the student still needs them upon the due date.

  • Students must return books to the designated areas: 

    • PreK-1st - Place in class crates to return to the library.

    • 2nd-8th - Place in the return book bin.

  • All reference materials such as encyclopedias must be used in the library unless a teacher checks the material out to be used in the classroom. 

 

Overdue Materials

  • Students with an overdue book may not check out additional materials until the overdue book is returned.

  • There is a fine of $.05 (five cents) per day for late items.

  • All students are responsible for any books checked out in their name.

  • Notices will be sent to students in homerooms for books that are overdue at the end of each nine weeks.

  • Items overdue by three months are considered lost and require immediate payment for replacement.

 

Lost Materials

  • Lost materials are charged the cost of the item.

  • Returning students will not be allowed to borrow materials until fines are paid and lost books replaced.  Minor repairs will be performed as needed; however, patrons who have damaged items beyond repair will be expected to pay the replacement costs of the item.

 

 

 

Objectives

  • To promote the students’ enjoyment of and commitment to reading

  • To provide materials, facilities, and assistance necessary to help implement the goals in each curriculum area

  • To help students find answers to questions, whether posed in the classroom or based on personal interests.

  • To provide professional materials that encourage educators to stay up-to-date on educational developments

  • To expose students to materials which reflect the rich diversity of our world

  • To promote awareness and use of resources available in the library, both print and electronic.

  • To encourage an appreciation of the valuable resources available in libraries

 

AR Goals:
● K: 18 Books per nine weeks (9 first nine weeks)
● 1-2: 27 Books per nine weeks (18 first nine weeks)
● 3-8: 36 books per nine weeks (27 first nine weeks)
● Maintain 80% passing average
● Maintain book level average no lower than 0.5 below current grade level 1st 9 weeks
● Maintain book level average on grade level 2-4th 9 weeks


Reward for meeting Goals: (Rewarded each 9 weeks)
K-4:
● 1 item from AR All-Stars Store
● Sea Bucc
5–8:
● 1 item from AR All-Stars Store
● 1 Free Dress Pass


Top two readers per grade level will receive a pizza party!