Rigler School

• How many books are the students allowed to check out?
  • Kindergarten 1 book
  • First 1 book
  • Second 2 books
  • Third 2 books
  • Fourth 2 books
  • Fifth 2 books
  • Sixth 2 books

**Exceptions are made during class research projects and for middle school textbooks.

• When does my child have library check-out?

Classes check out books from the library once a week, meaning that books are due the next week. Students are always encouraged to renew their books if they are enjoying them and have not finished yet.

• What do I do if my child receives an overdue notice?

Unfortunately, I do not have control of the automated overdue notices that are sent to parents via e-mail. Even if a book is overdue, return books as soon as you can, so your child continues to have the opportunity to check out their maximum limit of books during their scheduled library times. If you know where your child's book is and you receive a notice, just delete the notice from your e-mail. There is no need to contact me.

I remind students of their overdue books and they can be renewed as long as they know where their books are located. Students will not be able to check out books if they have several books overdue.

• What about book fines?

If a book is lost I encourage students to keep checking at home as they often will find the book in an unlikely place! If a book seems to be lost forever, students are required to replace the book or to pay the fine. If a student has paid for a lost book and then finds it, they can return the book and be reimbursed. If books are not returned or fines are not paid by the end of the year, students will not receive their report cards until they clear their library fines.

•  When can my child return their books?

From 8:00 am – 2:30 pm. Return all books to the BLUE turn-in buckets. Please make every effort not to interrupt if a class is in session in the library.

• What do I do if I accidentally return my books to the public library?

Contact your local branch and ask them to return the books to Rigler Library. Send a note with your child to library class or e-mail to avelasco@pps.net explaining the situation. By notifying the library of the mistake, your child can resume regular checkout.

• When is a good time to speak to the library teacher regarding my child?

It is best to contact me via my e-mail: avelasco@pps.net. The student body population once again has grown this year, which makes it more difficult to speak to me during library instruction time. If you would like to speak to me personally, leave your phone number with the office and I will be happy to return your call.