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We are so lucky at South Kelowna to have a library that is centrally located by the school entrance, with big windows to let the sunshine in, and tons of great books! Ms. Smith (Teacher-Librarian) and Mrs. Pearson (Library Assistant) work to support our students, staff and parents. We offer a wide variety of resources accommodating diverse interests and learning needs. New fiction and non-fiction resources are arriving on a regular basis. We also subscribe to a variety of periodicals and have access to many online resources.
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Find a book! Library Catalogue (OPAC) Check out our library catalogue online from home |
Eagle Cam Welcome to the eagles' nest in Sidney |
Kelowna Weather |
Celeste Catena Author Visit Wednesday, June 2 |
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Ten year old Kelowna resident Celeste Cantena, published children's author, will be visiting SKE to share her experiences writing and publishing her first novel. Undefeated (2009), was published when she was nine years old. She is currently working on her second novel, a suspense thriller.
Limited copies of Undefeated will be available to purchase for a special rate of $5.00 and will be signed by the author on June 2. Order forms available at the library. Orders should be returned to the library no later than Friday, May 14th. |
Available in the library
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South Kelowna Elementary 2009-2010 Presenters |
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Illustrator Chuck Temple |
Author Kenneth Oppel |
Presenter Robert Cahill |
SKE Library Mission Statement |
To provide a welcoming, safe, and comfortable learning environment, a collection that reflects the needs and interests of the staff and students, learning resources and information and communication technologies that support the curriculum, and knowledgeable staff that are available to provide the support needed to help staff and students successfully utilize the school learning resource centre.
Library program which focuses on the teaching and integration of information, communication, visual and media literacy skills Library program which includes ongoing Collaborative Program Planning and
Teaching Flexible schedule and access to library and resources during school hours, lunch hours, before and after school Library collection which is varied with learning resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of the teachers, support staff and students Facilities are safe, adequate to effectively run the library program and learning activities, meet the needs of the school population and reflect a comfortable and inviting atmosphere Library program includes promoting reading for enjoyment and creating a school-wide culture of reading Library is well-equipped to meet the information and communication technology needs of the staff and students Library and library program have a visible presence within the school community Library is
staffed by qualified teacher librarian and library assistant Advocate for funding appropriate to meet the curricular needs of the school and the individual needs and interests of the staff and students
Book Exchanges: Kindergarten - Grade 4 Monday (scheduled blocks, 9:30-2:30), Open book exchange times
Grades 5-6 Open book exchange times
Book Loans: Kindergarten, 2 books
Gr. 1-2, 2 books Gr. 3, 3 books Gr. 4-6, 4 books (more if requested by teacher for project work)
Loan period: 2 weeks* (why? Others may be waiting to read that book) *books may be renewed once unless there is a hold on it
Loss Penalties: pay for replacement of book; if found, money paid will be returned
Damage: if a book is damaged but can be repaired, hand the book directly to Ms. Smith or Mrs. Pearson for “surgery”; if the book is damaged due to neglect and cannot be fixed, student may be responsible for the cost of replacing the book
Late, lost or overdue books: students will not be able to borrow any books until books are returned or we receive $ for lost/damaged books
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Misty Smith, Teacher-Librarian Central Okanagan Teacher-Librarians' Association (COTLA), President British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association (BCTLA), Central Okanagan Chapter Councillor Kelowna Fresh, 2010 BCTLA Provincial Conference, Co-Chair
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