Happy New Year StONEhedge!!!

WE’RE BAAAAACK!!! (In the library I mean…) And we couldn’t be happier! After a year of visiting classroom cohorts with carts and only checking out one book every other week, Mrs. Graser and I are thrilled to have our students back in the library, selecting their own choices off the shelves and doing all the fun things that we’ve always done IN THE LIBRARY!!!

Our library team has a new member this year. Mrs. Eichhorn retired after many years in the library, but we’re pleased to introduce Mrs. Nightingale who is learning the ropes and is already doing a great job keeping the library running smoothly!

We have already started checking out books and we are easing our way into full traditional routines. Your students come to library every week for lessons and checkout. K & 1^st grade check out one book, 2^nd grade checks out two and 3^rd & 4^th grade get to take out three items. These items are due back the following week on library day. No new books can be taken out until all of the previous books have been returned or renewed. Please ask your students which day is library day and help them remember to pack their books as needed.

We’ve been teaching many lessons about being responsible with our library books and don’t be surprised if your student tells you that they need to treat their book “like a baby”! Please help your student find a nice, safe spot for their books that is away from small children and pets. If they always put their library books in that spot, they won’t forget their books on library day and won’t miss out on new books.

We have great activities coming up as school gets into full swing, starting with “Pick a Reading Partner” month in October. The Library will be opening its doors for Open Library Nights on Wednesday, October 13th and 27th from 6:30-7:30 for family reading and bonus book check out.  We hope to see you there!

Until then, don't forget to "Read4Fun"!

Mrs. Abbott

Mrs. Graser

Mrs. Nightingale