Stanley Knowles Library
February 5, 2021
The goal of the school library is to empower both students and staff to become skilled independent users of information through inquiry based learning and to encourage literacy through the love of reading.
Borrowing Information
Students may borrow up to 2 books at any one time. Students in
French Immersion may also borrow an extra book in French.
Books are due on the next scheduled book
exchange class or up to ten days later, but may be renewed. Fines are charged
only for lost or damaged books.
Borrowing
Schedule
Each class has an assigned book exchange
time once per cycle.
Scholastic Book Sale
A Scholastic Book Sale is held twice a year in the library
during parent evenings. It is
facilitated by the teacher-librarian with books from Scholastic Canada.
Student
Resources
WSD libraries online
WSD digital library
MYRCA (Manitoba Young Reader Choice Awards)
Every year great Canadian literature for grades 5 – 8 is nominated for this award. The winner is decided by the students that read the books! Read at least 4 of the MYRCA titles, and in April, vote for your favorite in the SKS library.
http://www.myrca.ca/nominees-2/myrca-2015-nominees/
World Book Encyclopedia
Teacher Resources
(some passwords required)
Discovery Education
Ebsco host
Learn 360 films
Repere
Statistics Canada
Winnipeg Public Library
Manitoba Education Library