Library Borrowing Policy & Schedule

 

Borrowing Books

  • All students and staff at Powell Elementary School may borrow library books.

  • Students may borrow books for a period of 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, students may renew a book unless it is on hold for another library user.

  • PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students keep their library books in their classrooms to enjoy during independent reading times. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders may take their books home.

  • Students in each grade may borrow the following number of books at a time:

    • PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade: 1 book

    • 2nd grade: 2 books

    • 3rd grade: 3 books

    • 4th grade: 4 books

    • 5th grade: 5 books

  • Students may only borrow ONE (1) book from each of the following popular series at a time:

    • Babysitters’ Club (graphic novels)

    • Diary of a Wimpy Kid

    • Dog Man

    • Dork Diaries

    • I Survived (graphic novels)

Library Visit Schedule

There are designated times for students in each grade to visit the library. (Throughout the year, there may also be opportunities for students to visit the library individually with a hall pass, with a class for a special project or event, during a lunch bunch, etc.)

Pre-K

  • Ms. Jasper and Ms. Steinmetz’ classes: Every other Tuesday, 9:15 AM.

  • Ms. Caiza and Ms. Pérez’ classes: Every other Thursday, 9:15 AM.

  • Ms. Hill’s class: Every other Thursday, 11:15 AM.

Kindergarten

  • Ms. Brawner and Ms. Grubbs’ classes: Every other Thursday, 2:30 PM.

  • Ms. Maldonado and Ms. Jaramillo’s classes: Every other Friday, 2:30 PM.

1st grade

  • Ms. Super and Ms. Fields’ homerooms: Every other Friday, 9:40 AM.

  • Ms. Guerrero and Ms. Ramírez’ homerooms: Every other Friday, 12:45 PM

2nd grade

  • Ms. Alvarez-Harris and Ms. Koya’s homerooms: Every other Thursday, 10:10 AM.

  • Ms. Díaz’ homeroom: Every other Wednesday, 1:30 PM.

  • Ms. Córdova’s homeroom: Every other Thursday, 1:30 PM.

3rd grade

  • Ms. Acosta/Pence and Mr. Schutsky’s homerooms: Every other Wednesday, 10:30 AM.

  • Mr. Patiño and Ms. Gómez’ homerooms: Every other Wednesday, 2:30 PM.

4th grade

Students in 4th grade may use the library during breakfast (8:15 AM - 8:40 AM) or recess (1:05 PM - 1:35 PM) on Mondays. They may visit for a portion or all of these timeblocks. Library passes are available during these times in the breakfast & recess locations.

5th grade

Students in 5th grade may use the library during breakfast (8:15 AM - 8:40 AM) or recess (2:40 PM - 3:10 PM) on Tuesdays. They may visit for a portion or all of these timeblocks. Library passes are available during these times in the breakfast & recess locations.