Hi`ilei Media Center
Our library is named after Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s nickname: Hi`ilei. Did you know Princess Pauahi was often found reading under a tree to several children? You can tell that she was an avid reader too.
Our library is also called a media center because it houses 16,000 various types of media including books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs, CD-ROMS, and study prints. These various media formats support both the curriculum and students’ interests. The media center also has a collection of Hawaiian books, videos, and artifacts. Computers in the media center are available for students to access the online catalog and the internet, and are also used to support students with school assignments.
Information Literacy
Students come to Hi`ilei Media Center to learn about reading and research skills that meet the 21st Century Learner Standards. This involves learning about how the library is organized, using resources for research by taking notes, encouraging students to appreciate reading, and locating information. Students may use the OPAC to find books in our library, click here to begin a search.
Pizza Hut Book-It Reading Goal for Grades K-3 October through March
It’s official! Students in Kindergarten through third grade received lessons about using Kids A-Z (also known as RAZ Kids), and are aware of our Book-it goal where we will use RAZ KIDS to read 100 minutes in thirty days!
I challenge all students to accomplish a monthly reading goal throughout the school year. Please see the schedule below. Students who accomplish this reading goal every month will receive a certificate to redeem at Pizza Hut. The Book-It Program runs from October through March. That’s six months of FREE pizzas and six months of awesome reading!
Each classroom teacher will also create a reading goal together with na haumāna for the months of October, December, and March. Please contact your child’s classroom teacher for more information.
| October | classroom reading goals |
| November | 100 minutes on Kids A-Z |
| December | classroom reading goals |
| January | 100 minutes on Kids A-Z |
| February | 100 minutes on Kids A-Z |
| March | classroom reading goals |
I will check your child’s progress at the end of the month, and you can expect the certificates to go home at the beginning of the next month. For example, October certificates will go home in the beginning of November.
Students can also read at school and home. It doesn’t matter where because Kids A-Z can be accessed online via the internet when using a laptop or desktop. If you are using a mobile device such as a smart phone or iPad you must download the FREE Kids A-Z app.
I’m hoping parents and teachers will help each child reach their reading goal by giving them time to read at least five minutes per day! They will easily reach 100 minutes in thirty days. I know our students can conquer this goal with your help!
Mahalo for your support and partnership in your child’s education!
Summer Reading for Grades 1-3
It is important that students keep reading during the summer break to stimulate the brain and keep learning. Every child from Kindergarten through second grade are given a challenge, but most will not take up the offer. On the other hand, some will take on the challenge! Congratulations to students in grades 1-3 who read 20 books or more over the summer break and turned in their summer reading log on time!! Each student received a certificate and prizes. Thank you to teachers and parents who encouraged the children to read over the summer break.
Faculty & Staff Members
Mrs. Ruby Redona – Library Media Specialist, Grades K-3
Ms. Patty Louis – Library Media Specialist, Grades 4-6
Mrs. Erin Samson – Library Assistant
Hours
7:15 am – 3:15 pm
Borrowing Policy
Students in grades K-3 will borrow 1 book.
Overdue fines will be charged 5¢ per day if book is returned late.
Lost or damaged books will be charged $30.00.
Please take care of our library materials.
Phone number: (808) 842-8381
Aloha, Ruby Redona
email: ruredona@ksbe.edu blogsite: http://blogs.ksbe.edu/keshmck3