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Fostering a Love for Independent, Passionate Reading!
The FlipR (flipper) program is an independent reading initiative whereby students read a required number of books and words. The FlipR chart will keep students on track in reaching their goal.
The Georgia Standards of Excellence in Reading make clear a belief that students who read well independently throughout grades K-12 will be ready to succeed in college and careers. The standards specify an expected complexity level for students in each grade, and the FlipR program encourages students to select books based on their personal interests as well as their Lexile which will generate an AR reading zone. Students with special learning needs will receive accommodations for achieving success at their level.
Reading practice outside of school is vital to success inside of school and beyond. Reading practice and more practice, at increasingly challenging levels, leads to enjoyment AND academic success. To become a good athlete or musician, one practices. To become a great athlete or musician, one practices a lot and masters skills that are more difficult. Same with reading and academic success!
Celebrating reading achievement makes our school culture stronger and happier. We celebrate by awarding and displaying READ posters, awarding custom Big Heads at a special reading assembly, and attending a special field trip called Read By The Sea.
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Students use their ID tags to check out their books at the circulation desk. They are confident and independent users of our library as they under-go extensive training on how to find the books they are looking for and resources they need for projects.
Ms. Marshall's life officially changed for the better when she opened up a Libby account with the public library. She had a Kindle but wasn't completely sold on reading on it. Then along came LIBBY!!! Libby is a database of eBooks and audiobooks from the Georgia Download Destination. You can download the Libby app on your phone, iPad, or Kindle Fire or use a computer. But first, you need to have your Pines library card and make sure you can access the Pines catalog online. Once you can access Pines online, you can sign up for Libby! Follow the prompts and have your library card number ready. Once you sync it, you can begin browsing the amazing collection Libby has to offer. You can put titles on hold that you want to read and Libby will notify you when they are available. If a book is ready to download, you can choose to read it via the Libby app or send to your Kindle or other eReader device.