Library
Our 2nd graders were presented with a fun challenge in their library class. After reading the book, "Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll," the students were inspired by Ricky's problem: he was a rock that was flat on one side and couldn't roll. The students were challenged to use their creativity and engineering skills to design a solution for a flat rock to roll. It was a hands-on project where they got to build and test their ideas. The kids had a blast inventing different ways to help their rocks roll. This activity wasn't just about having fun, it also taught them how to be problem-solvers and creative thinkers, just like a real engineer!
Mission Statement
Our goal at the Santan library is to provide students, parents, and staff the fullest access to all library materials. The following circulation policies are designed to provide accessibility of the collection to all, while still meeting the needs of individual patrons.
General Guidelines
Non- Circulating material such as encyclopedias and other reference books as well as periodicals may be checked out by faculty only.
In accordance with the ALA Librarians' Code of Ethics, the Santan Media Center will "protect each user's right to privacy with respect to information sought or received and materials consulted, borrowed, or acquired," meaning circulation information will not be shared.
General Collection
The lending period for materials checked out to students is eight days.
Parents and staff are asked to return materials in a timely manner.
There are no fines levied for overdue books but students receive a late notice through their homeroom teacher and are expected to return or renew the material as soon as possible.
Students may not check out any book (including Lit. books required by a teacher) if they have an outstanding overdue book.
Items may be renewed if there are no pending holds.
Kindergarten and First grade students may check out one book at a time.
Second through Sixth grade students may check out two books at a time.
Students may check out 3 books, if one is a required lit. book for Language Arts, or research material is needed to meet academic requirements. See librarian for permission to check out extra books.
Although we encourage students to own their own flash drive, there are several available for checkout in the Media Center.
Reference Books
Books with classification numbers designated REF (reference) do not circulate.
Audio Books
Santan Media Center owns a variety of audio books as cassette tapes, CD’s and Playaways. We encourage students to check out the book as well as the audio book to reinforce reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Playaways are available for checkout to students who have returned a Playaway permission slip. Playaway audio books are valued at a minimum of $50 and are the responsibility of the patron upon check out. Students must provide their own headphones.
Lost/Stolen or Damaged Books
Patrons are responsible for the books they check out.
A book will be declared lost after it is missing for 30 days.
The cost of a damaged item will be assessed at the time the item is returned.
Books may be paid online in your child's InTouch account.
If a book has been lost, paid for, and then found and returned in good condition before a replacement copy has been purchased, a refund will be issued for the full amount.
Students with outstanding fees for lost or damaged books will not be able to check out new materials until the fees are paid.
Library Layout Santan El
Resources
- Click "Sign In"
- Username: engaged
- Password: learning
- Click "Log In"
- Username: engaged
- Password: learning
- Visit www.mycapstonelibrary.com and click "Log In"
- Username: continue
- Password: reading
- Visit www.getepic.com/students
- Temporary Class Code: yje4815 (or teachers can send out invites to their parents for free, anytime access)
Scholastic BookFlix (PreK - 3) Currently free trial.
- Username: Learning20
- Password: Clifford
Scholastic: TrueFlix (Grades 3-5) Currently free trial.
- Username: Learning20
- Password: Clifford
VOOKS Storybooks Brought to Life
- Parents can sign up for 1 month free
Junior Library Guild - Elementary Stream
- Can read without logging in or
- Sign up free to be able to create bookmarks/notes
Scribd - The World's Largest Digital Library (preschool through adult content)
- Visit scribd.com/readfree
- Sign up for a free 30 day subscription (no credit card required)
ABDO - Elementary Digital Bookshelf
- No Username/Password needed
Follett Lightbox (great non-fiction resource)
- Select "any location" (it should be the default)
- In the School box, enter: Follett eLearning, McHenry, IL
- Click "Log In" at top, right
- Username: guest
- Password: follett
TumbleBookLibrary - K-6 eBook database
Username: tumble735
Password: books
AudioBookCloud (audiobooks for children to adults, but the link is directly to children)
- Username: tumble2020
- Password: A3b5c6
- Click "Start listening"
School & Community Links
Our School Library Collection On-Line
Webpath Express: This is a link to helpful online sites and information that is safe for kids.
Phoenix Digital On-Line Library
Additional Helpful Websites: Can be found on our Destiny (library) home page.
Images - Pics 4 Learning
Images - Photos for Class
Purple Planet - A free collection of royalty free music that can be used for any type of film production or web presentation. Student must create a citation.
Forms
Young Adult Permission Slip For - 5th/6th Grade only
About the Librarian
Welcome to Santan Elementary Media Center! My name is Maureen Groessl and I am the Media Specialist/Librarian at Santan Elementary. I have my bachelor's and master's degree in elementary education. I also have a reading specialist endorsement. I love hanging out with my family doing outdoor activites such as paddle boarding and hiking. I am married with adult twin daughter's who are attending grad school! I'm looking forward to great year! Can't wait to see you in the library!