Catching up!

Well, it has been a whole month since I last made a post.  I have been forwarding e-mails as needed, but it has been a busy month finishing up reports and preparing for Convention in Kelowna.  It feels good to re-connect on a more personal basis! 

First, I want to share a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sam this month!

A few reminders and Bits of News:

• Deadline for using your funds for the 2010/2011 school year is May 15.  I can not authorize any purchases after that date.
• Reenrolment: Most of you have already done so, but if you have not yet reenrolled and plan on doing so, please do it as soon as possible; knowing numbers now helps us plan for next year :).
• I will be forwarding an e-mail asking you to help with a survey for the Online Subscriptions.  Please take the time to share as your information helklps to provide resources that work for YOU!
• I am really excited to announce that HCOS is hosting a Track and Field and Fun Day in June.  Please see the e-mail that I will forward you for more information.
• HCOS Island Tour: Yesterday was Victoria, today was Port Alberni, and Monday id Black Creek and Nanaimo.  Please see previous flyer for details.

The last thing I wanted to share is about the HCOS library.  I have to say, I LOVE OUR LIBRARY!  If you haven't yet used it, you just may be missing out!  All the resources are free; they have kits for every Science and Socials topic from grade K-6, and you can take out items over the summer!  Here is info from the librarian on summer loans:

Summer is on the horizon, hooray! 

Many of you are busy organizing for next year, so here are some reminders regarding reserving kits and books:

·         To reserve items for next year, you must be re-enrolled. Send me a note once you are, and I will update your library card for 2012.

·         The earliest date you can reserve an item for the next school year is August 29^th. Ie. if you reserve a kit for August 15^th, you will not receive it until sometime after the 19^th.

·         Maximum of 20 items out at one time (up from 15!)

·         Maximum of 3 kits per family at one time and only one kite per grade/per subject (one gr. 1 socials and one Grade 1 Science, but not  two grade 1 Socials kits)

·        Maximum of 3 media items at one time (CDs, DVDs)

·        Loan period for books and kits is 8 weeks

·        Loan period for Media is 4 weeks

·         We ship by Canpar to most areas.  To keep costs down, choose one reserve date for a number of items so we can ship all of them at once, and be sure to choose the same return date for each item.  We do not ship one single item on its own if it is small ie. a DVD, and the cost of mailing small items back is the patron’s responsibility.

·         For those folks outside Canpar’s shipping zones, we will mail items by Canada Post. You would be responsible for paying for the return mailing costs by Canada Post.  Include your receipt for the cost and it will be credited to your curriculum budget.

New Families: if you are enrolled for the 2011/2012 year, you may take out items over the summer. Send your name, address, & phone number to me and I’ll set up your account.  You will also be able to place reserves for the school year.

Summer Loans

·        June 10^th is the last day to order books for the summer if you have re-enrolled

·        Maximum of one kit per family over the summer

·        June 10^th is also the date that all materials are due back in the library.  Items can be renewed for the summer if you are re-enrolled.

·        Summer loans are due back in the library by August 12^th.  If you are going on vacation, have the items picked up early as overdue items will result in your account being suspended! We need the items returned on time in order to prepare them for the new school year.

·        The library is closed during the month of July.

If you have any questions, please contact me!

Sincerely,

Shandra Wiebe

Head Librarian

Heritage Christian Schools Library

250-862-2377 x.311

Monday 1-5, Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-5, Thursday 2-6

907 Badke Road, Kelowna BC

V1X 5Z5

Have a great weekend, everyone!!!  God bless you in whatever you plan on doing!