Library
Library Manager: Mrs. Jennifer Stankiewicz
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jstankiewicz@stpaulbrl.org
Library Consultant: Miss Anna Jones
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Library Aides: Mrs. Dorothy Southwick
Mrs. Sharon Vincz
St. Paul School Library is a full service library that uses the Dewey Decimal system for classifying books and materials. We house a variety of books in both non-fiction and fiction, as well as a video library for classroom use. We also have several computer workstations with network and internet access. The St. Paul School Library is proud to be the recipient of two grants during the 2008- 2009 academic year. Our Library has been awarded a collection of books, the We the People Created Equal bookshelf, by the National Endowment for the Humanities along with the American Library Association. The Picturing America collection of materials was awarded also through the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Grades K-3
Our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students visit the library once a week for story time. They are permitted and encouraged to borrow a book during their visit.
Grade 4
Our 4th grade students visit the library once a week for library skills. They experience an in-depth review of fiction and non-fiction books, being introduced to the Dewey decimal system and the parts of a book. They cap off the year by writing and “publishing” their own books.
Grade 5
Fifth grade students visit the library twice a month for Library Skills and twice a month for Life Skills. During Library skills, they review the Dewey decimal system, card catalog and research skills, including internet search engines. They are permitted and encouraged to borrow books during each visit.
Grades 6-7-8
Our middle school students visit the library once a week for Life Skills class. They are permitted and encouraged to borrow books during their visits.
Library News:
Catholic Schools Week: (January 31-February 6) During this national celebration of Catholic Schools, families are given an opportunity to donate a book to our collection to commemorate the celebration of Catholic schools. Please contact Jennifer Stankiewicz in the library if you have any questions. 609-386-1645 or jstankiewicz@stpaulbrl.org
2010 Reading Challenge: (K-4) In conjunction with the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the SPS Library challenges students in grades K-4 to set their own records! Starting February 1st students can sign up for the challenge and receive a Reading Record from the library to record their books. They are required to read 6 books of appropriate reading level during the month of February. For the first book, the students will receive
a “bronze” sticker. After 2 additional books (3 books total) they will receive a “silver” sticker. After the final 3 books (6 books total), they will receive their “gold” sticker, a certificate for being a record-breaking reader, a bookmark. Students who successfully complete the challenge will also choose a book from a selection of donated new books in the library!