Information for Parents
What is my child reading?
What happens if my child turns in a book late or loses a book?
- Students are not required to read specific genres or check out books at certain reading levels--we want to give our students the opportunity to read about themes and subjects of their choice in order to foster a genuine love of reading. I encourage you to show interest in and ask questions about what your child is reading.
- Because we are a 6-8 building, our library provides material on a range of subjects for a wide range of ages--some of our 6th grade students still enjoy reading about characters in the elementary grades, while some of our 8th grade students are ready to read about high school and adult characters. If you feel that your child has chosen a book that is age-inappropriate or contains elements you would rather he/she not be exposed to, it can simply be returned to the library. Feel free to contact me if there are certain themes you would like your child to avoid when reading, and I will be glad to help them choose appropriate material.
- If you have concerns about titles be read in the classroom, please contact your child's teacher. These books are chosen by classroom teachers based on their literary value and contextual relevance, so any discussion regarding their inclusion in the curriculum should occur with the the teacher.
What happens if my child turns in a book late or loses a book?
- Students are allowed to check out two library books, and check-outs are good for two weeks. In the event that the student is charged fines for late or overdue materials, the student will be allowed only one book until the fine is satisfied. Magazine check-outs are for one day only.
- Late book fees can be paid with our Bunger PBIS currency, Smarties, which students earn for following expectations throughout each school day. Though your child's account will show a monetary balance, we equate each ten cent interval with one Smartie--and because each day a book is overdue charges .10 to the student account, each day a book is overdue actually costs your child one Smartie. These fines can be taken care of in the Media Center, and exceptions can be made for students who are charged due to being absent.
- Because of the cost to replace books, lost book fees must be taken care of with actual payment in the main office. Lost book fees vary on the type of book lost (hardcover, paperback, etc.) and at what price I am able to get a replacement copy. I also accept a copy of the book as payment, as many parents prefer to purchase a copy from Amazon, Half-Price Books, or other discount book sellers.