Meet Our Librarians:

Mrs. Digoy is our Libray Media Specialist and teaches classes to the 2nd 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.

Mrs. Stewart is our Assistant Librarian and teaches Pre-kindergarten through 1st grade. Mrs. Stewart works with our students to develop an understanding of library use, the different genres, and a love for reading. She utilizes storytelling practices to help intreest the students and supports reading through several programs designed for our different grade levels. Contact Mrs. Stewart at cstewart@ces-richmond.org.

RESEARCH 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 140,000 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 Books Can Take You Anywhere (PreK-Kindergarten) - Click to see program description. Pre-K Reading Logs SheetsKindergarten Reading Logs Sheets
First grade students participate in the Explore the World with Reading Program for 1st Grade - Click to see the program description and levels. First Grade Levels 1-10 Reading Logs Sheets - Click here to print additional logs.

Students in grades 2-5 are rewarded for the levels they reach within the Accelerated Reading program ().  

Students in (3-5) participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Reading Program. Click here to see the 2011-2012 Bluebonnet Book List and Descriptions.
Students in (6-8) participate in the Lone Star Reading Program. Click here to see the 2011-2012 Lone Star Book List.

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.