Library Rules
Walking!
What is the proper way to enter the room?
A bookmark.
How should I mark my place in my library book?
One non-fiction and one fiction.
How many books do I check out on check-out day?
Use this voice level when you enter the library.
What is Level Zero? or What is silence?
One week.
How long can I keep a library book when I check it out?
Run!
What is something I should NEVER do in the library?
Make sure your hands are clean.
What should I do before reading my library book?
A thin piece of plastic we use to keep our shelves in order.
What is a shelf marker?
Table Talk or 6-Inch Voice.
What volume should we use when talking to our friends in the library?
Renew your book for another week.
What should you do if you are not finished reading a book and you need to keep it a little longer?
Mrs. Rolando will tell us "boys' day," "girls' day," or "tables."
How do we know where to sit when we enter the library?
In a backpack.
Where should I keep my books when I take them home?
Put books here if you find them in the wrong place.
What is the book drop?
You can only use this volume indoors if there is an emergency.
What is Outdoor Voice?
Check the whiteboard
How do I know if it's girls' day or boys' day?
In the book drop!
Where do books go if you need to check them in on library class day?
Pets, small children, water, and food.
What should I keep my book away from?
Stuffed animals must be put away, and students need to take a seat at tables and be silent for the rest of their library time.
What happens if all four letters of R.E.A.D come down during our library time?
Use this voice level when we have an emergency drill.
What is Level Zero? or What is silence?
You will need to pay for it.
What do you have to do if you lose or damage a book?
I need to wait to do this until everyone has entered the library, taken a seat, and Mrs. Rolando is done giving the class instructions.
When is a good time to ask Mrs. Rolando questions? or When is a good time to tell Mrs. Rolando things?
If someone borrows a book from you (that YOU checked out), it is still your responsibility if they lose it or damage it.
Why shouldn't I let other people borrow my books?
If this happens, the class will get assigned seats and do a modified version of book selection and check out. No reading buddies will be allowed.
What happens if R.E.A.D comes down three times during the school year?
We will get to stay in our comfy spots, with our reading buddies, talking quietly, even during checkout!
So others can use it too.
Why should I take care of the library's books and equipment?