Library

Librarian: Mary Bannister
mebannister@seattleschools.org

Resources during the SPS School Closure:

• Sno-Isle Literary Resources:
• Ideas for Quarantine/Social Distancing:  GIANT LIST OF IDEAS FOR BEING HOME WITH KIDS
• Author Kate Messner compiled author videos
• Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to School Closings 
• Denver Library – Phone a Story & More
• Resources for Elementary Librarians and Educators During an Extended School Closing

WHOO's read a great book?

STEM K-8 Library Catalog
SPS Online Student Resources 

NEW!!! Louisa Boren STEM AT HOME LEARNING RESOURCES

SPS Librarian Newsletter

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Washington Library Media Award Links

• Otter Award (Early Readers)
• Sasquatch Nominees (Intermediate Chapter Books)
• Towner Award (Informational Books)
  
• Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Nominees
• Young Reader's Children's Choice Awards (Junior & Intermediate Chapter Books)

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Library Book Check Out Expectations
STEM students should be reading a minimum of 20 minutes per day at home.

Kindergarten
1 Book of student’s choice (Teacher discretion to keep in classroom or send home weekly) 

1^st Grade
2 Books – at least one “Just Right Book.”

2^nd - 8^th Grade
3 Books as a minimum – a “Just Right Book” fiction, an informational book, and something they really WANT to READ! Students that wish to check out additional books for pleasure reading, projects, or research are encouraged to do so!