Library, SORA & Check Out

Hello Aviators,

I am excited to share the Heritage Library with you! Helping students find just the right book is my very favorite thing - I look forward to helping your student find their reading passion! I am looking forward to our library adventures this year!

Love, Mrs. Del Crognale

Visit your local library - it's free! Click HERE to Visit the Library! Thousands of books are there for you to browse through and check out. They have also scheduled lots of fun in person activities AND they are serving lunch in the library again this summer! Have a wonderful summer Aviators!

Where to get books for your child on the weekends or during school breaks?

·Check out and read books on your iPad using SORA, the TUSD E-Library
Check out and read books from the Orange County Public Library
Check out and read e-books from the Orange County Public Library
Barnes and Noble - Click HERE to find out how to get a FREE BOOK!

CLICK HERE to access lots of wonderful read-alouds and other fun links in the Heritage ONLINE LIBRARY!

TUSD SORA Online eBooks and Audio Books

TUSD has a wonderful collection of 1000's of books that students can access through their TUSD devices, from their home computer or personal devices! CLICK HERE to access information about this wonderful new resource!

The Orange County Public Library is a wonderful resource to use while our Heritage Library is on hiatus - or really anytime!

You can check out OCPL books 3 ways:

E-Books From the OCPL

HOW TO: Read OCPL Library Books on Your TUSD iPad

HOW TO: Download & Read OCPL Library Books on Your Personal Device

Heritage Library Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED BEHAVIOR REQUIREMENTS IN THE HERITAGE LIBRARY?

Quiet Library Voices – no raised voices or yelling.
Quiet Library Feet – no running, jumping, climbing on furniture or other disruptive behavior.
Respect for library books and furnishings.
Respect for all adults and students in the library.

WHAT IS REQUIRED TO CHECK BOOKS OUT AT THE HERITAGE LIBRARY?

All students and parents are required to read and sign the TUSD Book Replacement Policy for Elementary Schools before students may check books out of the Library. This form is sent home with each student on the first day of school and is also included in the online registration process.

Students must show responsibility in caring for and return of Library books. Students who show repeated lack of responsibility may have their library privileges suspended at the discretion of the School Administration and Librarian.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BOOKS CHECKED OUT OF THE LIBRARY?

The student who checks the book out of the Library is solely responsible for the book including its maintenance and safe return.

WHEN MAY BOOKS BE CHECKED OUT?

During the student's regular weekly Library time - usually lasting 30 minutes.
During select lunch time recess periods.

HOW MANY BOOKS CAN BE CHECKED OUT?

The number of books checked out is dependent on the discretion of the teacher and librarian.
Books may be taken home at the discretion of the teacher.

Book Check Out Time Limits:

ALL Library Books are checked out for 1 week at a time. Students may re-check a book one additional time. Additional re-checks are considered if there is no wait list for the book at the discretion of the Librarian.

Can Books Be Renewed?

As stated in the TUSD Book Replacement Policy for Elementary Schools “Library books must be returned each week. Students may check out their book(s) for a second week if they are brought to the library for renewal on his or her library day.” ALL Books MUST be re-checked out in person.

Can students check out books if they do not return all checked out books?

No - Please remind your student to bring ALL library books back to the library in order to check-out or re-check additional books.

What if a Library book is lost or damaged?

If a book is lost or damaged, the replacement or repair cost must be paid before the student can check out any additional books. The Librarian will provide a statement with the value of the book(s).

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