Preschool/Elementary

The Hub

General Information

What We Offer:

over 10,000 print volumes
Surfaces and iPads for student instruction
over 200 audio books and eBooks through Overdrive
hundreds of DVDs
popular magazines
an inspirational and collaborative environment that allows students to thrive outside of the classroom

How It Works:

Each child is assigned a school identification/library number upon enrollment. Students are encouraged to memorize the number.
Books are circulated for a period of two weeks.
There are no fines for overdue books.
Lost or damaged books: The purchase price is charged if a book is damaged beyond repair or is lost.
Parents who wish to check out books will use their child's school/library identification number.

Follett Destiny Online Catalog

What It Is:

The Follett Destiny online catalog is the index to all the resources of the Hub.
The Hub's online catalog can be accessed from any device or via the Follett Destiny App.
Searches can be made by title, author, subject, keyword, power keyword, and series.
Check out books you want by placing books on hold or by writing down the call # and searching for them in the Hub. Mrs. Glavach is available before, during and after school to help!

Follett Destiny | WCS's Online Catalog
Overdrive | WCS's eBook and Audiobook Collection
The OverDrive eBooks can be accessed via web browser or the OverDrive app. Contact Mrs. Glavach for details on accessing Overdrive.

If you do not find the book you are looking for through the Hub's subscription, you can always login to the MDPLS website to access other titles.

Please email Mrs. Glavach for login information

The Nerd Herd

I am excited to announce that Nerd Herd is back in 2021! Here are some details to get your student started:

Book Club is voluntary. It should be something your child is motivated about joining. We will have a different book every month for students to get excited about!

Students will read the book on their own and then come together to discuss the book when completed. The Book Club will meet during lunchtime so no need to coordinate another afterschool activity! I will be checking in with students and groups will be picked dependent on when they finish the book.

Students can wear their t-shirts on Wednesdays and hoodies any day as long as they are wearing a uniform shirt underneath!

JANUARY READS
1^ST GRADE-Pedro, First-Grade Hero by Fran Manushkin
Due date: Students will be split in groups based on when they finish the book and AR test. Thu. 1/21 or 1/28

Pedro Goes Buggy - AR Quiz No. 183188
Pedro's Big Goal AR Quiz No. 183189
Pedro's Mystery Club AR Quiz No. 183190
Pedro for President AR Quiz No. 183187

2^ND GRADE-My Weird School Special: We’re Red, Weird, and Blue! What Can We Do? by Dan Gutman
Due date: Students will be split in 2 groups based on when they finish the book and AR test (AR Quiz No. 506482). Wed. 1/20 or 1/27

3^RD GRADE-The Vanishing Coin by Kate Egan
Due date: Thursday, 1/28

4^TH GRADE-Lemons by Melissa Savage
Due date: Monday, 1/25

5^TH GRADE- The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya
Due date: Tuesday, 1/26

Hours & Location

Mrs. Manya Glavach | Media Specialist

Hub Hours
Closed for the Summer
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Location

The Hub is located in the heart of the main Elementary School building.

Hub1 (located on the 1st floor) serves students Preschool-2nd grade.
Hub2 (located on the 2nd floor) serves students 3rd-5th grade.

Questions?

For questions or to learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact our Media Specialist Manya Glavach at mglavach@wcsmiami.org.

- How to Checkout a Book from the Hub

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LIBRARY RESOURCES AT HOME

Research Search Engines

Parent Resources

The Talk: Recommended Reading List on Amazon
Audible
Membership for audiobooks
Common Sense Media
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. We tackle math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Our math missions guide learners from kindergarten to calculus using state-of-the-art, adaptive technology that identifies strengths and learning gaps.
Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS)
If you are not registered for library services, click here to register now
MDPLS Digital Collection
Access additional eBooks and audiobooks through MDPLS.
CORONA SERVICE
Get an MDPLS eCard (electronic library card)
Those who don’t have a library card can apply for an eCard online at ecard.mdpls.org. This electronic card will provide immediate access to the MDPLS online library and other digital content.
Reading Rockets
A national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
Recommended Reading List
Find books recommended by Mrs. Glavach on Goodreads
Scholastic Web Site
Understood
Resource for parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues.