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    The Shark Tank

  • SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FOR YOU

    Read City USA - Sky Above Us - Curious Minds

    Knox County Public Library Summer Reading Program

        

    Scholastic Home Base

     

    Barnes and Noble 

    Earn a free book from Barnes & Noble!  Pick up a copy of the reading journal at your local Barnes & Noble (or print a copy in English or Spanish). Read 8 books, fill out the reading journal and turn it in at your local Barnes & Noble book store between July 1 and August 31. This program is for rising 1st through 6th grade students.  

           

    Barnes & Noble Summer Reading

     

    As always, students can read ebooks on MackenVIA.

    Scroll down and find the MackenVIA pinwheel.

    Students will use their KCS student login information to access the site.

     

     

     
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    In the Shark Tank, we love to share our ideas and learn about new ones through great books. You can use this form to share your book recommendation. You can make sure we don't already have it by using the Book Worm, our online catalog, below. Thanks for sharing!

    Book Recommendation Form
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    Use the online library catalog  (Book Worm) to discover and locate your books.

    Library Catalog

     
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  • LIBRARY HOURS

    7:05 - 7:35.      Open Library and Chromebook Swap

    7:50 - 8:35       5th Grade

    8:45 - 9:30       2nd Grade

    9:45 - 10:30     1st Grade

    11:35 - 12:00   4th Grade

    1:00 - 1:45       Kindergarten

    1:50 - 2:35       3rd Grade

Book Sites

  • McackinVia
  • Online Catalog
  • Libby

Databases

  • Pebble Go
  • World Book Online
  • Gale in Context

Amherst Online Resources

  • BrainPop Junior
  • BrainPop
  • Quaver's Marvelous World of Music

Online Learning

  • Tel4U
  • Reading Rangers
  • iReady
  • Prodigy Math

More Online Fun

  • Dance Mat Typing
  • Shelver (not a KCS site)
  • FactHound (not a KCS site)
  • DKfindout! (not a KCS site)
  • KidzSearch (not a KCS site)
  • Hour of Code (not a KCS site)
  • Starfall
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    Sharks visit the library regularly with their class throughout the year.
    With the classroom teacher's permission, students may return late books or choose new ones in between these visits.
    All students may bring their books home to enjoy with their families.
     
    Reading Sharks Will Be...
    • RESPONSIBLE
      • taking care of books
      • returning books or on the special class's 2nd rotation (12 school days)
      • bringing "sick books" to Mrs. Dishner for help
      • selecting appropriate books
     
    • RESPECTFUL
      • using appropriate library listening and speaking skills
      • returning books so others may enjoy them
      • taking care of the reading materials, technology, and furniture provided for us to learn and grow
      • following expectations and procedures
     
    • KIND
      • listening to and participating in learning communities
      • showing care for others' interests and ideas
      • putting others first in activities and choices
      • helping others when needed
     
    • SAFE
      • controlling our bodies while on the carpet, at tables, and exploring the shelves
      • using shelf markers and other learning tools only for their purposes
      • listening and following instructions.
     

    What if I...

    • damage my book?
      • Bring your book to Mrs. Dishner and give her a chance to make repairs.
      • If it is damaged beyond repair, you will need to pay for the replacement cost of the book.
    • forget to bring my book on library day?
      • K-2nd grade can have 2. 3rd-5th graders can have 3 books at a time.
      • Select an e-book from MackinVia.
      • Read a magazine. 
    • I am absent on my library day?
      • K-2nd may visit the library during Open Library times.
      • 3rd-5th graders may use the self check-out station in the library during Open Library times.

Phone: (865) 560-7001

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (Interdisciplinary Studies (1-8) Middle Tennessee State University Masters of Education School Library Media (k-12) East Tennessee State University

Mrs. Melissa Dishner

Library Media Specialist