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Library Programming

Students are provided with lessons by the librarian related to reading skills, research, curriculum coordination, library usage and appreciation and understanding of the various materials.

Library programming may consist of story time with the librarian, activities to explore and understand the library and visiting authors. Attention is given to various genre of literature and the award winning books such as Newbery, Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Bluebonnet and Lone Star.

AISD Libraries has a very informative website with general information about school libraries.  The Library Catalog and Library Resources Link are especially helpful. Lookout for a bookmark with the passwords to the databases in Friday folders during the first few weeks of school.

Students in the Library

Students come to the library on a weekly schedule and at other times designated by their teacher. See below for the regular weekly library schedule by teacher.

Students are encouraged to check out one book to read independently and another book of their choice.

Students are encouraged to demonstrate responsibility by returning or renewing books on time and exercising proper care of library materials.  Checkouts are for 2 weeks. A renewal period is available for older students with longer books being used for classroom projects and reports.

Lost books should be reported to the librarian. Arrangements will be made for the student to continue using library books while searching for the lost book. If a book is not found by the end of school, a notice of the cost of the book will be sent home. Paying for lost books will clear student records for the district.

Parents are also welcome to visit the library before and after school to check out books to read with your children.

Supporting the Library

Volunteers are always welcomed in the library.  Volunteers help with checking in and out the books for the kids and shelve books, as well.  We can also use volunteers to help with Book Fair, Maker Fair, and Comic Con.  Please contact Mrs. Day if you’d like to help. Jenny.day@austinisd.org or 512-841-3900

Important Links

AISD MyCloud

Teachers

Jenny Day

jenny.day@austinisd.org

Principal

John Hewlett
john.hewlett@austinisd.org

PTA

Sara Bircher, President
president@russellleepta.org

AISD

Please see the official Lee Elementary website at AISD for additional information.