SCHOOL:
Squantum Elementary School
CLASS:
Library
SCHOOL PHONE:
617-984-8706
My name is Mrs. Edith Tella. I am the Library Teacher assigned to the
Squantum School Library on Monday mornings, Thursdays and Fridays. I am also
assigned to the Montclair School Library on Monday afternoons, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
I received my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I receved my
graduate degree in Educational Media and Technology. I have been an
elementary school library media specialist since 1974. I have been a Library
Teacher in the Quincy Public Schools since 1993.
My goals as a library teacher are:
1. To instill a love of reading in students.
2. Students will become independent life long readers.
3. Students will begin to develop individual reading interests.
4. Students will select books of interest.
5. Guide students in finding and using a wide variety of materials.
6. Provide a library skill and literature program.
-The Squantum School Library Media Center has a collection of 7362 materials.
-The library serves 365 patrons.
-Students in grade K-1 and 4 visit the Library every week for 30 minutes.
-Students in grades 2-3 visit the Library every other week for 30 minutes.
-Students in grade 5 visit the Library every other week for 45 minutes.
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LIBRARY CLASS WITH MRS. TELLA:
Students are introduced to various aspects of the library at the
appropriate levels.
In the area of library citizenship, students demonstrate appropriate
behavior, proper care of materials and recognize, understand and use library
vocabulary.
In the area of library organization and research, students are introduced to
the parts of a book, and they recognize, locate and use beginner books,
picture books, fiction and nonfiction books, periodicals and reference books
such as the encyclopedia. They will recognize the call number of a book and
use alphabetical order to locate fiction books and the Dewey Decimal System
to locate nonfiction books.
In the area of literature elements, students listen to stories of various
lengths for increased time periods. Students recognize the elements of a
story, the plot, the characters and the setting. They can identify the main
character. Students also recognize the beginning, middle and end of the
story. Students distinguish between fact and fiction in materials read and
listened to.
In the area of literature appreciation, students are exposed to a variety of
books such as picture books, beginning chapter books, novels, nonfiction
books, poetry, short stories, mythology, fairy tales,tall tales, nursery
rhymes and biography through read alouds. Students learn the significance of
the Caldecott and Newbery Award books and are introduced to a variety of
genres such as fantasy, science fiction, realistic fiction, historical
fiction and mysteries.
BOOK BORROWING:
-Students my check out 1 or 2 books.
-Students may borrow up to 5 books on school vacation weeks.
-Books must be returned in order to borrow additional books.
-Your child may return library books early and select new books to borrow.
-Students msy renew and reserve books.
-Students are responsible for the books they sign out. If books are lost or
damaged beyond repair, a bill will be sent home for the full replacement
price. If a lost book is found and returned in good condition, your money
will be refunded.
-If you feel the books your child borrowed are not a good match, please send
the books back to school and your child may exchange them for other books.
-Kindergarten students select books from the picture book, easy reader and
easy nonfiction sections. They may also select a more difficult book to read
with an adult. First and second graders also select a book from the picture
book, easy reader and easy nonfiction sections. Their second book selection
can either be from these sections or a more difficult selection from the
nonfiction or chapter book sections. Third through fifth graders may select
books from any section of the library.
PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD WITH THE FOLLOWING:
1. Help to develop a love of reading by enjoying the books with your child.
2. Remind your child to have clean hands when reading books.
3. Use a bookmark.
4. Turn the pages of a book from the upper right-hand corner.
5. Help your child return books on time.
6. Help your child find a well-lit place to read.
7. Help your child find a spot at home to put the library books to prevent
loss or damage.
8. Books should be carried to and from school in a backpack or bag to
prevent loss or damage.
