Library

Hello students and families, 

I am Mrs. Mathews, your librarian. I am so glad to be here at Claymont Elementary School!

 

A little bit about me:

My Education:

Teaching Certifications:

What I like to do in my free time: 

I believe my job as a librarian is to be a valuable resource for all students, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators.

 

Gloria Mathews

School Library Media Specialist

Hello!

 

I'm Teresa Cooper, the second Library Media Specialist at Claymont Elementary.  Before I became a librarian, I was a 2nd grade teacher here.  While I miss 2nd grade, I love

getting to talk to all of the students!

 

Education

Fun Facts

I love being a librarian because I love teaching children how to do research, I love fostering a love of reading, and I enjoy getting to know more of our students in the building.

 

Teresa Cooper

Library and Media Specialist

All grade level curriculum is aligned to Common Core State Standards and the AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. To learn more, click on the link below:

 

Literacy:  Students will learn how to use the library and expected library behaviors, general book care and how to select appropriate books of interest.  Students will also begin to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction.

Technology: Students will learn to identify the parts and functions of their chromebooks and care for their chromebooks. They will also learn to log on to their chromebooks and navigate to access appropriate educational resources, including educational websites. Students will learn about Internet Safety.

 

 

Literacy: Students will learn about library organization and general book location.  They will also learn to identify the author and illustrator, will be introduced to high-interest books, read-aloud books, and independently identify fiction and non-fiction books. Students will participate in read-alouds by identifying characters and predicting outcomes.

 

Technology: Students will review the skills learned in Kindergarten, and further develop knowledge of website navigation, research databases and other age appropriate technology.  Students will also continue to build on Internet Safety concepts.

 

 

Literacy: Students will expand their knowledge of library organization through the Dewey Decimal System.  Students will review and expand their knowledge of title, author, publisher, copyright and table of contents.  They will be introduced to the Literary Elements of genre, plot, character, time and place. Students will also work on a fractured fairy tales unit. 

Research: Students will continue to develop research skills.  They will investigate a topic using the online databases on UDLib/Search. They will create a Google Slides project with the information they researched.

Technology: Students will review the skills learned in First Grade, and further develop knowledge of website navigation, research databases and other age appropriate technology. They will expand their knowledge on the use of their chromebooks and Google apps. Students will continue to learn age appropriate Internet Safety.

 

 

Literacy: Students will review and expand their knowledge of title, author, publisher, copyright, table of contents, index and glossary. They will continue to explore literary genres and their features. Students will also complete a unit on Nonfiction Text features. 

Research: Students will be introduced to the Destiny Catalog.  Using results from searching the Destiny Catalog, students will learn to use call numbers to locate materials in the library.   Students will continue to refine research skills using print and non-print materials, and using the online databases on UDLib/Search. Students will learn basic note-taking skills using graphic organizers. 

Technology: Students will review the skills learned in Second Grade, and further develop knowledge of website navigation, research databases and other age appropriate technology. Students will expand their knowledge of Google apps and Schoology. Students will expand on further aspects of Internet Safety.

 

 

Literacy: Students will review and expand their knowledge of title, author, publisher, copyright, table of contents, index and glossary. They will continue to explore literary genres for young adult readers. Students will also complete a unit on graphic novels.

Research: Students will learn to identify appropriate print and non-print sources for research. Students will be using multiple databases on UDLib/Search and know which database is most effective for their research topic. Students will learn to identify relevant information on a given research topic. Students will complete a research project on the American Revolution. Students will learn basic citation skills.  Using results from searching the Library Catalog, students will continue to use call numbers to locate materials in the library.

Technology: Students will review the skills learned in Third Grade, and further develop knowledge of website navigation, research databases and other age appropriate technology. They will continue to learn the features of Schoology and Google Apps. Students will expand on further aspects of Internet Safety including Information Security.

 

 

Literacy: Students will review the literary elements and genres learned in previous grade levels. Students will continue to be exposed to award-winning literature and the high-interest nonfiction text. Students will also complete a unit on Poetry.

Research: Using results from searching in the Library Catalog, students will continue to use call numbers to locate materials in the library. Students will learn to identify and evaluate appropriate print and non-print sources for research. Students will be introduced to the Middle School Databases on UDLib/Search. Students will work to create a multimedia project for research they will complete about the solar system. Students will learn to identify relevant information on a given research topic, and evaluate whether or not sources are credible.

Technology: Students will review the skills learned in Fourth Grade, and further develop knowledge of website navigation, research databases and other age appropriate technology. Students will create projects using desktop publishing, presentation software and other multimedia tools. They will become avid users of Schoology and Google Apps. Students will expand on further aspects of Internet Safety including Information Security.

Checking out books from our school’s library is a privilege and an important part of the learning experience. Books complement classroom instruction and are used for research, and for personal interest. Please make time to read at home with your child.

 

Students visit the library media center with their class weekly, where they may check out one or two books at a time, depending on their grade. Books are loaned for one week to all grades. They are due back each week at their library class time. They may return or renew the book at that time.

 

If a student is still reading when their book is due, they may renew it by bringing the book to the library to check it out again.

 

Please help your child select a safe, dry place to keep their library books at home. It’s a good idea to put them in the same place, away from areas where food and drink, pets, and toddlers could cause damage, and where they can be located quickly. Some choose to keep their books in their backpack in a high and secure place.

 

Students in grades 2 thru 5 are taught how to check their library account to see if they have an overdue book. 1st graders will get a paper copy of overdue books at the end of each marking period. Kindergartners do not take books home, thye are left in the classroom for the students to look in their classroom. The kinder teacher brings the books back each week. All lost books must be paid before the end of the current school year or they will carry over to next year.

 

Sometimes accidents happen. If a book is damaged, please be responsible and return what is left to the librarian. She will determine if it needs to be replaced, or if it can be repaired, and assess the appropriate fines.

 

If a book is missing for a trimester it will be considered a lost book. To clear up a lost book, students must return, replace, or pay for the book. Most paperback books are $5 to $10. Most hardcover books are $15 to $30. If the book cannot be located and payment is a financial hardship arrangements may be made for the student to spend free time working in the library or school.

 

When a book is overdue the student’s borrowing privileges are revoked until the overdue book is returned or the issue of a lost/damaged book is resolved. 

The link above has a list of the resources with access information that we have been using for online learning. You can continue to read these over the summer.

If you have any questions please email me at gloria.mathews@bsd.k12.de.us

 

Free ebooks for reading and listening.

 

Books read by famous People

 

Reading lists by grade level which are recommended by the American Library Association