February 2024
Library Calendar
Library Hours:
The library is available for open check out (no pass needed):
- Before school at 7:45
- During lunches (if no classes)
- After school until 4:00
The library will be closed these dates/time:
- 2/6: During STAAR Field Test
- 2/20 - 2/26: TELPAS Testing
- 2/29 Cougar Time: Set-up Book Fair!
- Every Thurs. after school for Gamers' Club (except 2/29 this month)
- 2/12: Meeting our new Superintendent!
- 2/29: Winter Book Challenge Ends for Students
- BOOK FAIR: Fri. 3/1 - Thurs. 3/7
PLEASE CLICK ON CALENDAR FOR MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
Blind Date with a Book!
In celebration of Valentine's Day, take a blind date with a book! Be daring...take home a wrapped book (there are some clues on the front) and read it, even it's something you wouldn't typically check out... When you're done, please rate your date with a special bookmark given to you when you check the book out. Happy Blind Date! 😍
Lone Star Books are here!
The Texas Library Association released the list of books that won the coveted Lone Star Award for 2024 and we have the books (most of them, a few are backordered 😊)! Please stop by and see what all the buzz is about...there is something for everyone! 🤠
Library Policies and Procedures
Students must have a pass with the following information to come during class time: date, time, student name, teacher signature.
Cougar Time: If a student would like to visit the library during Cougar time, the pass will come from the Cougar Time Teacher: please only send three students at a time from your class (they can all be on the same pass). Students are expected to stay the entire CT period, please make sure they bring all their stuff. FYI, students are expected to either check out a book/read or work on school work: they will be sent back to class if they are just socializing.
No Eating in the library!
IDs:
- Students must have their ID to check out a book (not a temporary one).
- If a student loses their ID, they can only purchase a replacement on MySchoolBucks in Dobie's School Store (not affiliated with their lunch account).
- If they do not have their ID when they get to school, they will be issued a temporary one.
- If a student has purchased an ID in MySchoolBucks before school or the preceding evening, they are printed during 1st period and taken to the front office for distribution.
Student Printing: The library does offer free printing for students: they will need to use a Chromebook and the designated printer (it connects to the Chromebook via USB). Only black and white printing is available.
Teachers and Staff
Available for Check Out:
- Chromebook/charger if you left your laptop at home
- CD/DVD player
- digital mouse pointer
- educational DVDs and a few audio books
- video camera (1)
- 2 digital voice recorders (for teacher use, not students)
Printing & Lamination
Color printing is available (within reason) on regular paper or cardstock: please email Mrs. Loomis with printing details.
We have a poster printer! These file formats can be printed: jpeg, png, and pdf (the doc will be printed to scale). Please email Mrs. Loomis your requests and specify whether or not you want the poster laminated. These sizes are available:
- 12 x 16
- 16 x 20
- 18 x 24 (most popular)
- 24 x 32
- custom sizing
Christy Loomis
School Librarian, Library Lead
Email: cloomis@scuc.txed.net
Website: https://www.scuc.txed.net/domain/1473
Phone: (210) 619-4108