Meet Our Librarians:

Mrs. Digoy is our Libray Media Specialist and teaches classes to the 3rd through 8th grade. She meets with the students once a week for book and author talks, research paper assistance, and other reading, technology, and information literacy activities.  She loves reading from the books in the Calvary library and talking with the students about the books they are reading! Contact Mrs. Digoy at kdigoy@ces-richmond.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL PAGE

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our mission is to help students develop a love of reading and develop the necessary skills to use information, ideas, and technology ethically, creatively, and critically in order to make intelligent decisions. We want our students to become life long learners. The Calvary Episcopal School library is a very important facility for the school. It serves students, teachers, staff, and parents. Students use the library for their reference, research, and recreational reading needs. Faculty and staff use includes curriculum development and support materials.

* 17 desktop computers runing Windows 7 and Office 2010  
* Printer, scanner, copier, and microphones available.
* Internet access is available on all computers.
* Students have access to several online encyclopedias and library catalogs. 
* Accelerated Reader is now an internet-based program with over 120,000 reading and vocabulary tests available.

Pre-K through First Grade: 1 book for a period of 1 week
Grades 2 – 12:  2 books for a period of 2 weeks

- If a class is involved with a research project, the number of books allowed is increased.
- Patrons should return the books on time and in good condition.
- Fees are assessed for lost or damaged books.
- Patrons with overdue books or fines will lose their library privilege until the matter is rectified.
- Report cards will be held each marking period if student records are not cleared.

The library staff welcomes monetary contributions and donations of books, videos, and materials that are in “gently used” condition and appropriate to the curriculum and values of the school. The librarian will decide whether the materials align with school policy and complement the current collection. The perfect way to donate to the library is to support our Birthday Book Club which adds numerous new books to our library collection and also celebrates your child’s birthday.

1. No food or drinks are allowed in the library.  
2. Quiet, considerate behavior is appropriate.  
3. The library is open only when a librarian or volunteer is present.

Students (PreK-8) participate in weekly class library visits to learn book care, research skills, and learn about library reading incentive programs. All students are encouraged to visit the library any time with teacher permission to replace recreational reading books.

Pre K and kindergarten students participate in the Castle Reading Program (PreK-Kindergarten) - Click to see program description. Castle Reading Logs Sheets
First grade students participate in the Champion of the Castle Reading Program for 1st Grade - Click here to see the program description and levels. Champion of the Castle Reading Logs Sheets - Click here to print additional logs.

Students in grades 2-8 are rewarded for the levels they reach within the Accelerated Reading program (AR Rewards for Elementary).  

Students in (3-5) participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Reading Program (2010-2011).
Students in (6-8) participate in the Lone  Star Reading Program (2010-2011).

Grades 1-8 participate in research assigned by the classroom instructor. Students in grades 1-5 use the Big6 research method. Each grade assigns one or more large projects each year.  Click here for more information on The Big6 Research Method.

We couldn't run the library properly without our wonderful volunteers.  If you have a desire to volunteer in the library, please get a hold of Amy Irwin, our library volunteer coordinator.