Library
LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT FOR ST. PHILOMENA SCHOOL
Our mission is to provide highly responsive service to the whole community of St. Philomena, including the students, staff, and parents. We strive to inform, enrich, and empower every student and community member by creating and providing free and easy access to a vast array of ideas and information and by supporting lifelong learning and love of reading. We acquire, organize, and provide a wide variety of children's literature, Catholic resources, as well as other relevant library materials, and serve the St. Philomena community with expert and caring assistance. If you have a question, concern, or comment about our library, materials, or service, please submit it in written form to our librarian. The librarian, principal, and/or vice-principal will be happy to respond to your concern by meeting with you.
The school library and computer lab of St. Philomena operate as a working center to incorporate the programs and materials into an ongoing curriculum and operational program. Materials are purchased to supplement and enhance both curricular and extracurricular subjects. Books are checked out for a two-week period. There will be a charge for lost books. Audio-visual materials are for use within the school building. Courtesy and respect are expected from the students for all library helpers; any infringement of this rule will result in suspension of library privileges for that student for a period of time. Library conduct is expected to maintain an atmosphere of quiet and concentration.
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS ACQUIRED DURING THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR
SUMMARY:
153 Books were purchased with budgeted library funds
70 Books were purchased with Barnes & Noble Book Fair Profits
12 Books were purchased with Charitable Gift Wrap Table tips
63 Books were donated from our Amazon wish list through “Birthday Books”
(by students, parish members, and past and present staff)
298 Total number of new books acquired this year
Check out the complete list of books!
Acquired Library Books 2010-2011
Accelerated Reader Program
Students at St. Philomena School participate in the Accelerated Reader Program. This program helps students by:
- Making essential reading practice more effective for every student.
- Personalizing reading practice to each student’s current level.
- Managing all reading activities including read to, read with, and read independently.
- Assessing students’ reading with four types of quizzes: Reading Practice, Vocabulary Practice, Literacy Skills, and Textbook Quizzes.
- Building a lifelong love of reading and learning.
St. Philomena School has an extensive list of AR books in our library.
Accelerated Reader Quizzes by Reading Level
Accelerated Reader Quizzes listed Alphabetically by Book Title
