The Marcy Way
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe!
Library Media Center Student Pledge
I will find books in the library by title, author, subject, series, or keyword using Destiny, Follett’s online library program.
I will know what the various call numbers mean on the white spine label of a book:
E = Easy or Everyone picture books like “Where’s My Mom?” by Julia Donadson E DON. The E is followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name.
FIC = Fiction or Chapter Books like “Fablehaven” by Brandon Mull FIC MUL
The FIC is followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name
PBK FIC = Paperback fiction like “Double Fudge” by Judy Blume PBK FIC BLU
The PBK FIC is followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name.
000 - 999 = Nonfiction books like “Where is Easter Island?” by Megan Stine 966.18 STI
The nonfiction call number is followed by the first three letters of the author’s last name.
I will know that the Dewey Decimal System is used to categorize nonfiction books into ten subject classifications.
I will know how to use and locate information within our online resources like WebPath Express, FactCite, BrainPOP, PebbleGO, TrueFLIX, BookFLIX,
BadgerLink, Generation Genius and World Book.
I will read both fiction and nonfiction books.
I will read different genres of books.
I will care for the books that I borrow and return them promptly.
I will not interfere with the learning of others.
I will stay curious and wonder about the world around me.
I will commit to be a lifelong learner.
I will be kind, caring, and empathic towards others.
Mrs. Jodi Rupnow
Mrs. Kristin Leaman
Kristi Last