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Media Center
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Students and parents can both find information about recommended books, our Accelerated Reader program and checkout policies for the Winstead Media Center.
Our beautiful library is a most pleasant learning environment! Gifted by parent artists, many volunteer hours, and a dedicated librarian, the library encourages young readers. Staffed by a full-time library media specialist and library assistant, the Winstead Library Media Center consists of over 10,256 books, 450 audio-visual titles, and subscriptions to over 15 different periodicals.We have 12 student computers with Internet access for the use of the students and faculty and four computers with Internet access for Media Center staff. Winstead students enjoy a schedule that allows them to visit the Media Center for story time, informational skills instruction and to check out books. We also have a book fair twice per year and information will come home with your child regarding the dates each year.
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Policies and Procedures
Our Library Policy Handbook is on file in the Media Center. Please ask a librarian if you would like to view it.
Class VisitsEach class has a scheduled time to receive library instruction, return books and select new ones. Kindergarten and First Grade are allowed to check out one book per child while Second-Fifth graders are allowed to check out two books per child.
Lost/Overdue/Damaged BooksOverdue Books -There is not a fine for overdue books. However, if a student has an overdue book, checkout privileges are suspended until the book is returned.
Lost Books – Books that have not surfaced in 30 days are presumed to be lost. An overdue bill with the cost of replacing the book will be sent home. Checkout privileges are suspended until arrangements are made to remit payment for the lost book(s). If a lost book is found within the same year, you may return it to the library and our school bookkeeper will issue a refund check. If a lost book is found during another school year, unfortunately, we are unable to issue a refund, however the book is yours to keep.
Damaged Books – Please return damaged books to the library for repair. They will be assessed as to the severity of the damage by the Library Media Specialist. Books that are deemed damaged beyond repair must be replaced. A damage bill with replacement costs will be sent home. Please note that should a page accidentally rip, please return your book to the library and we will repair the page with special tape. Checkout privileges are suspended until arrangements are made between parents and Mrs. Robinson to take care of Damaged Book Fines.
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Student Resources
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Parent Resources
This list of books on the Sora site are auto-generated from Sora based on publisher recommended interest levels. However, there are books listed which are set at a higher grade level in WCS. Students may only view what is available at their level in the Sora App on Classlink.