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Library
Recent ActivityInstructor: Mrs. Hammel & Ms. Beach
Welcome to our library! All students in 1st-5th grade have come to the library for an orientation. They are able to check out items from the library with a pass from their teacher, as long as we have their library contract on file.
Department Announcements Summer Reading ListsSummer Reading Lists are located here.
Summer Quest PresentationsOn June 13 all students will come to a presentation by the Prince William County Public Library during Encore to learn about the Summer Quest reading program.
June 3: All library books are dueAll library materials need to be returned to the library by June 3.
 RIF (Reading is Fundamental)Our last RIF distribution for the 2010-2011 school year will be on June 9. The students will all get to come to the library with their class and choose a book.
Library CatalogOur library catalog is now available via the internet. Go to the following link and choose Bel Air Elementary.
http://library.pwcs.edu/  Virginia Reader's ChoiceVirginia Reader's Choice Primary http://www.vsra.org/VRCindex.html Kindergarten and 1st will be read these books at school. 2nd and 3rd graders may read between 4-10 of these books. 2nd & 3rd grade will keep track of the books they read by writing the date they finish the book on a chart in the library. Students who read the required number will vote for their favorite in April. This is an encouraged contest, but it is not required that students participate. Virginia Reader's Choice Elementary http://www.vsra.org/VRCindex.html
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders may read between 4-10 of these books. They will keep track of the books they read by writing the date they finish the book on a chart in the library. Students who read the required number will vote for their favorite in April. This is an encouraged contest, but it is not required that students participate. Databases and Online Resources  Bel Air Library Resources Bel Air Library Portaportal Our portaportal has websites students may use to find information. We use these websites for reserach. The guest name is belairlibrary. Kids InfoBits "This database is designed for students in kindergarten through Grade 5. It features a developmentally appropriate colorful, graphic interface with easy to use subject access to topics like sports, people, arts, science and more.” Password is available from the library. World Book Online World book student and world book kids are recommended for our students. There are other resources including an English-Spanish Encyclopedia. Password is available from the library. CultureGrams "The World Edition provides information on the culture of 182 countries, with information including maps, recipes, photo galleries, and famous people. The States Edition provides information for 50 states and the District of Columbia." Password is available from the library. SIRS Discoverer A large, diverse collection of articles, pictures, and other resources for students find information. PWC Library Resources (FREE! with your library card)The Biography Resource Center A comprehensive database of biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas. Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death years and places, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search. InfoTrac Kid’s Edition A collection of full-text material designed for primary school students. Includes material from magazines, newspapers and reference books on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, etc. TumbleBook Library TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books licensed from a variety of children’s book publishers. Animation, sound, music and narration have been added to existing picture book stories. Also included in the product are online puzzles, games and a language learning section that includes a selection of books in Spanish and French. America The Beautiful An interactive reference work providing information on U.S. states and territories. Covers each state Department Files
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