Library Media Center

Our library supports student choice and ready access to books. Although students are only assigned one library class visit a week, they are strongly encouraged to exchange their books after taking an AR quiz. All books checked out one week should be brought back the next class visit to the library to be checked back in or renewed. Students in 1st - 5th grade are encouraged to get books on their AR level.

All student materials are checked out for a one-week period. When checking out or renewing books, students must bring all materials currently check out to them back to the library. If a student finishes a book early, the library offers open check out times to exchange books. Open library times are once in the morning at 8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. and again in the evening at 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please help your child to keep track of their books and keep them in a safe place. 

The library is a learning environment and the following behavior expectations are to be followed at all times.

• Listen to the speaker and follow all directions the first time given.
• Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
• Take good care of the library and everything in it.
• Speak, work, and walk quietly. No running in the library.
• Be polite and treat all others with respect.

Book Care Expectations:

• Use clean hands when handling books. 
• Keep books away from food and liquids.
• Never write in, scribble on, glue, cut or tear the pages of a library book.
• Mark your place with a bookmark or a clean piece of paper. No Dog Ears!
• Turn the pages by using the top right corner of the book.
• Keep your books in a safe place at school and at home, away from babies and pets.

Technology Device Expectations:

APSB has implemented a 1:1 initiative for all students at this school. It is a privilege to be part of this project and it comes with understanding that students will assume responsibility in the use and care of the device that will be on loan to you for the school year. Only 4th and 5th students that technology fees are paid may take their devices home.

1. Always follow the proper computer handling instructions.
   • They should be carried with the lid closed using both hands.
   • Do not deface the device or the school provided protective sleeve with stickers, markers, or graffiti. Do not remove any markings or tags placed on your device by the technology department.
   • Devices must be placed securely on the working surface at all times.
   • Do not carry a laptop that does not belong to you.
   • Be cautious in the hallways, horseplay will not be tolerated!
   • Do not leave devices in vehicles, the temperature can damage the battery.
2. Devices and chargers should NEVER be left unattended in an unsecured environment. Please be sure that while at school, the device and/or charger is either in your possession or placed in its assigned spot.
3. 4th and 5th grade student devices MUST be returned to school each day fully charged.
4. Students may not install additional software, downloads, etc. Students must realize that devices are school property and all contents (software, internet use, network use) will be monitored by the technology department. Students should have no expectation of privacy and can expect teachers to conduct spot checks of Internet history, documents, e-mail etc.
5. APSB reserves the right to monitor the Internet usage of all students through the use of specialized reporting software as well as other means available to teachers and administration. APSB has a content filtering system blocking specific Internet sites and students are not allowed to access inappropriate and or obscene sites. Off campus usage will be monitored with filtering and site logging software. We encourage parents to take an active role in monitoring home usage.
6. Social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed on district laptops while connected to the district network. Students need to be polite while interacting with other users while using emails and other social networking sites. Abusive or threatening language will not be tolerated. Do not swear, use vulgarities, or inappropriate language or send offensive messages or pictures.
7. Do not reveal your password to another user. Do not use another user's password to access the network or Internet. Do not trespass into another user's files. Do not use another student's laptop.
8. Do not reveal your personal address or phone number to anyone online. Do not reveal the personal address or phone number of another person.
9. The device should not be used to copy, download or share copyrighted materials without the owner's permission. This includes the reproduction or downloading of music files and software applications.
10. Do not damage computers, computer systems, networks or engage in other aspects of vandalism. Vandalism is defined as the intentional attempt to harm or destroy the equipment and or data of another user. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses. Vandalism is a major infraction of the rules. 
11. If your device is lost or stolen, you should report it immediately to your school's Media Specialist, Mrs. Kim. Mrs. Kim's contact information is: 225.391.2057 
12. In the case of intentional damage or neglect, Parent(s)/Guardian(s)will be responsible for paying for the device, privileges may be revoked, and consequences may be issued.

In addition to the normal literacy and technology lessons taught each day, the Bluff Ridge Primary School Library participates in several activities and programs during the year to encourage reading success.

Accelerated Reader is a reading program designed to promote successful reading. It helps students and teachers track reading comprehension by providing the tools to measure improvement. AR places the focus on the careful reading of books, which in turn promotes critical thinking. Students who meet their reading goals will receive accolades and rewards.

Once a month during every library class, the students will participate in makerspace stations. A makerspace is a place where students can gather in groups to collaborate, create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials. The most important quality of a makerspace is that it encourages creativity.

Our library will host two book fairs each year, one in the fall and one in the spring. The book fair is filled with the latest book titles and offers a way for students to build their home libraries. All proceeds are used to purchase new books, supplies, and other items for our school library.

Every year in the Spring (usually in March around Dr. Seuss' birthday), our school will celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Week. Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.