Union Grove Elementary School Library Media Center

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Welcome to the Union Grove Library Media Center

The Accelerated Reader Quiz List has been added to the website under Forms.  Click on forms (on this page) and download the AR list.  It can also be accessed directly from the UG homepage by clicking on forms, then choose library from the drop down menu, click on forms, click on download.

 Library Media Center Schedule 

 Monday   8:45 - 9:25 Mrs. Reed's 5th grade
             10:15 - 10:55  Mrs. McVay's 4th Grade  
             12:15 - 12:55  Mrs. Byar's  Kindergarten  

Tuesday  8:00 - 8:40 Mrs. Sweat's 1st Grade
              8:45 - 9:20 Mrs. Williams' 5th Grade
              10:15 - 10:55  Mrs. Livingston's 4th Grade
              11:00 - 11:40  Mrs. Moore's 3rd Grade     
              12:15 - 12:55 Mrs. Ragsdale's Kindergarten 
                  
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:40 Mrs. Gardner's 3rd Grade
                 1:30 - 2:10  Mrs. Sims' 2nd  Grade 
 
Thursday  8:00 - 8:40 Mrs. Carr's 1st  Grade 
                11:00 - 11:40  Miss Montgomery's 3rd Grade                  
                12:15 - 12:55  Mrs. Prance's Kindergarten                  
                1:30 - 2:10  Mrs. Brown's 2nd Grade    

Friday  Flexible Time  

Daily    2:10- 2:45 Computer Backup for AR, AM, *M, *R, MF, Athena
All unscheduled times are available for flexible scheduling.             

Rules and Procedures:

Tips to Help Support Your Beginning Reader

Reading books with your child can support language development and learning in many ways.  Incorporating some of these tips can help develop your child's reading skills.  

1.  Provide a consistent time and place to read together.  Make it a positive experience so that your child will look forward to your time together.  

2.  Practice at least three to four nights a week for at least 15 to 20 minutes.  The extra practice reading aloud with school materials can help your child read more fluently, accurately, smoothly and with expression.  

3.  Listen to your child read.  This is an effective way to help your child become a better reader.  The effort you take to make this an enjoyable time also can help your child have a positive attitude about school. 

4.  Talk with your child's teacher.  Know what has been assigned for reading homework and help your child keep on task.  

5.  Have your child bring home his class reader, other class books, and library books so that you can listen to your child read the day's assigned reading.  This can help improve your child's reading comprehension.  

6.  Wait before helping your child when he makes a mistake.  Sometimes other words in the sentence can help him figure out the unknown word.  

7.  Praise you child for correcting himself and using clues to figure out words on his own.  This will help build your child's reading confidence.  

8.  Provide help without telling them the word if they are unsuccessful at first.  The more often you listen to your child read, the more his or her reading is likely to improve.  

9.  Make time to read aloud together often.  This can help your child enjoy reading and become more confident about his or her reading.   

10. Keep a variety of reading materials available throughout your home.  The more your child is exposed to books and reading materials, the more interested he or she will be in learning to read.            

Helpful Reading Hints  

1.  Keep Reading Aloud.  Kids of all ages benefit!  Reading to your child builds listening comprehension skills and expands his experience with text, so he'll do better when he reads on his own.  

2.  Limit TV.  Studies show that the more time kids spend watching television, the poorer they do academically.  Replace TV time with active recreation -- like board games, sports, or craft projects.  

3.  Create a cozy reading spot.  Look for a cushy chair to put in a well-lit corner of the bedroom.  Invest in a practical, inexpensive, fun lamp.  Now she'll have a place separate from her desk to read her favorite books. 

4.  Purchase boredom busting activity books.  Exercise your child's brain with crossword puzzles, word finds, and MadLibs when he's stuck indoors during the cold winter season.  He'll improve his spelling, vocabulary, and interest in books.  Don't forget the Sudoku puzzle books in order to improve math skills.