[aisle] Elementary librarians - Gathering information - can really use your help

[Jo Anne Sundberg]

You may not want my input because we are a district with no Media
Specialist. All Libraries are run by IAs - 6 K-5 buildings and 1 Large
Middle School.  We are part of the problem, I know!  I definitely agree
with the need for a real librarian.

At my school, Library is not part of the building schedule. My building
consists of 6 special ed self-contained classrooms, as well as, 2 of each
grade (K-5).  We've always had all-day kindergarten and they begin school
just with storytime but eventually work up to checking out 3 books based on
successful returns.

I see each class 1 time a week for 25-30 minutes based on teacher
preference.  At the beginning of the year, I ask teachers to submit 2-3
preferences for library time.  I like to have time to process books so I
ask that the times start at about 9:15.  Each student checks out 3 books
each, K-3 has storytime and very basic library lessons.

JoAnne Sundberg
Manor Hill LRC
(630) 827-4344


On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 7:13 PM DB Librarian via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Hello elementary librarians!
>
> This is the first time I have ever asked a question on here - but thought
> this might be the easiest way to find out information.  I tried looking on
> websites but often the information is not readily available.
>
> My district has just voted to go to full-day kindergarten - starting this
> August.  So we are trying to figure out schedules.
>
> I would really appreciate it if librarians from elementary schools could
> chime in with some information.
>
> (If I was better at google I'd do a form - but I'm not - so here are the
> questions):
>
> City / District / School:
> Grades (e.g., K-5)
> Hours of school day:
> Full day or half day Kindergarten
> Times of specials - as shown below
>
>
>
> *Special*
>
>
> Art
>
> Music
>
> PE
>
> STEM
>
> Library
>
> Other
>
> *Times per week*
>
> *Total time*
>
>
>
>
>
>
> One final question: Do you do report cards?  If so, which grades? And
> grading what? (standards or behaviors)?
>
> I so so appreciate your information. I've spent the last hour going to
> different websites and not finding information. These details will help me
> go back to my district with suggestions on how to work a schedule with full
> day kindergarten. Please note, even if you have half day, I'd still love to
> know your details.
>
> Thanks so much! Truly appreciate it!
> Danielle
>
>
>
>
>
> MAILMAN_MIMEDEFANG
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