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Jefferson HS Library Newsletter ~ Reading for Life
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LIBRARY PROCEDURES for 2022-2023
When and how can we go to the library?
The library is open from 8:00- 4:30 pm on Mondays / Wednesdays and 8:00 - 6:00 pm on Tuesdays / Thursdays. On Friday the library is open for students until 4:30 pm unless there is a scheduled teacher meeting.
Students may come to the library before school, during lunch, or after school without a pass. Students must have a pass during instructional time. Students must bring up a pass and check in with the library as they enter.
Teachers can reserve a space in the library through the library reservations booking page. Without a reservation, teachers may send up to 4 students to the library at a time with a pass including date, time, student name, and activity they should be working on. The librarian reserves the right to return students to class at her discretion.
How are classes scheduled to come to the library?
Teachers can reserve a space in the library through the library reservations booking page. Reservations are available for Mustang time, classtimes and after school, Monday-Friday.
How can I find out about books and the resources from the library?
You can access the library catalogINSIGNIA, the ebook reader Sora, and some databases from your own SAISD Single Sign On / Classlink. The Jefferson HS Library website also offers information and resources for your use. If you would like request any book to be added to the collection, please fill out this Google form so that appropriate items may be added to the next order.
Other than books, what resources are available in the library?
The library is the first stop for any student needing a Chromebook or tech support.
In addition, the library has materials available for use such as computers, printers, scanners, paper, letter cutter, poster makers and laminator.
The library provides a variety of district online resources, including eBooks and databases. The library also has other materials for check out by students and teachers such as board games, dvds, tablets, and
Lighthouse Hub News
New Instructional Specialist for Technology joins the Jefferson Team
She will be here on Wednesdays and Fridays to support you with integrating technology in your classroom.
If she is not already helping someone, or hosting a training, you may find her in the library on Wednesday and Friday. Do not hesitate to contact her for support at https://cadena.my.canva.site/.
Free for Now: Brooklyn Public Library Open for Teens
National Teen BPL eCard
For a limited time, individuals ages 13-21 can apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to our full eBook collection as well as our learning databases.
To apply, email booksunbanned@bklynlibrary.org.
SAISD Foundation
For 2022-23, the SAISD Foundation will invest up to $500 weekly in as many current SAISD teacher projects in DonorsChoose!Get started here. If you are not familiar with DonorsChoose, click here for additional information!
All items will be shipped directly to the school by DonorsChoose upon funding. A few things to remember:
- SAISD Foundation will invest in a teacher only once in the semester. (Of course you can post as many projects for general support as you like).
- Effort will be made to reach as many of our campuses as possible.
- Food, clothing & hygiene items will not be funded as a part of mini-grants.
- Evaluations should be submitted after implementing the grant for 30 days here.
And don't forget, the United Way Campaign is open now through October 14!
Click here and designate your gift to SAISD Foundation, Agency 8031.
LIBRARY & LITERARY HAPPENINGS
Esperanza Garza-Danweber, Teacher Librarian
Email: egarza-danweber1@saisd.net
Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/007.library
Location: 723 Donaldson Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-438-6570
Twitter: @bibliosperanza