2. Hours of Operation
8:00-3:00 everyday
Special requests for resources
Email Denise at least 24 hours prior
Books/DVDs can be left in your box or
send a student to pick them up
4. Faculty Circulation Policies
All items due in June for inventory
No limit to the number of items
borrowed
If item is needed by someone, the
library will recall it from you
DOE and school manuals will be
delivered to you soon. Keep in your
classrooms
5. Library Catalog
Search for books on the computer
http://pheslibrary.weebly.com
• Click on Search for Books tab
• Click on “Destiny Quest”
• Type in the author, title, or subject
6. Accelerated Reader Program
All grade 2-6 classrooms
Students will be tested at the beginning
of the year for STAR level
STAR test will be administered quarterly
New/absent students will be tested
monthly – Contact Denise for dates
7. Library Closed for Students
Library is open for borrowing for
teachers
Library classes will begin in August
Date will be announced as we finish
DIBELS testing
8. Library Classes
Every other week
Schedule will come out soon, IRAs will create
Lower grades K-2
20 minute lesson/story
10 minutes borrowing
Shelf markers should be provided with students’ names
Upper grades 3-6
30 minute lesson/research
Library folders will be provided
10 minutes borrowing
Open slots available for research opportunities for classes
9. Student Circulation Policies
Grades K-1
Borrow one book
Grades 2-6
Borrow up to 3 items
Borrowing period- two weeks
Students cannot borrow until they return
all overdue books
10. Recess
Library open for students with passes
Each classroom should have 2
Email Denise if you need additional passes
Students can
Borrow books
Take AR tests
Go on the internet with teacher note specifying
topic of study
11. Morning Open Borrowing
Library open from 8:00-9:00 on
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
For borrowing books
Taking AR quizzes
Send up to 4 students at a time
with Library passes
12. AV Equipment
Email or call Denise for
Set up of equipment
Troubleshooting/Repair
Requests for new equipment (PO usually
done at the end of school year)
13. Equipment in all classrooms
DVD/VCR Player
CD Player
TV
Paper Cutter
Digital Projector
Digital Presenters
You must be trained before using
see Denise for training sessions
14. Lost/Damaged Textbooks &
Supplies
Email me or send the student to the library
I will write the bill and make a copy for the
office
Student pays in the office
Student will show you a receipt to show they paid
List of costs
Letter of Student Responsibilty
Due within 10 days of school
Keep in your files for end of year
15. GT Program
I will be helping Meri Okano with the GT
Program
Various times during week
See Library Schedule
16. Conclusion
I look forward to working with all of you
this year
Don’t hesitate to call or email me if you
would like to research a unit of study or
you need resources for your classroom
Extension 233
Email me at
Denise_Sumida@notes.k12.hi.us