CONTACT
HOURS
Monday: 7:40 - 2:40
Tuesday: 7:40 - 2:40
Wednesday: 8:40 - 2:40
Thursday: 7:40 - 2:40
Friday: 7:40 - 2:40
OUR BOOKS
Our library catalog is fully accessible online using Destiny Discover. Create an account to keep track of what books you have out, place books on hold, write book reviews, and recommend books.
RESEARCH
Digital databases are primary and secondary sources that provide verified and accurate information. The databases listed on the Fort Vancouver Regional Library website are reliable and many have citations already made. A FVRL connect card will be needed.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Interested in learning a language? Duolingo is an app that can be used on a Smartphone or on a regular computer screen, and tests your skills in reading, writing, and speaking. It's set up sort of like a game, and you can compete against your friends to see who earns the most points! (I'm an avid user--feel free to challenge me!) If you're an English speaker, Duolingo currently offers lessons in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Danish, Irish, and German. If you're a Spanish speaker, or a speaker of a variety of other languages, you can also use it the opposite way, and hone your skills in English.
Are you a writer? Publish and illustrate your stories using Storybird and their large collection of pictures and templates to make your stories come alive on the screen.
Vocabulary.com isn't just a dictionary, but an interactive game that tests your current vocabulary knowledge and pushes you to learn more. Using a variety of pictures and text passages, this makes learning new words fun and interactive. You can sign up for a free account and represent your school! You can also download this app to your phone.
Want to learn about the world around you? Newsela offers high quality articles about current events that are targeted to kids and teens.
A project of the National Institute for Science Education, this fun site gives you the science behind current events in a readable, engaging way. Classroom activities and connections to the National Science Standards are also included.
Published by the WA Office of Financial Management, the annual Data Book presents "a diversity of information on Washington, its people, economy, and government. The information is obtained from state and federal agencies as well as private business." The book is now available for free in PDF format online.
CREATE YOUR OWN WEBSITE!
Find more great resources on the American Library Association's list of Best Websites for Teaching & Learning and Best Apps for Teaching & Learning.
YOUR LIBRARIANS
Teacher-Librarian
Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite Subjects in Middle School: Social Studies and English
Favorite Activities in Middle School: Band and Field Hockey
Originally From: Paupack, Pennsylvania
Currently Lives: Portland, Oregon
Library Aide
Favorite Book: Rumpelstiltskin
Favorite Subjects in Middle School: English and Choir
Favorite Activities in Middle School: Volleyball and Singing
Originally From: Spokane, Washington
Currently Lives: Ridgefield, Washington
POLICIES
RESPECT
- the books
- the technology
- each other
- and yourself.
No food, drinks, or phones allowed in the library.
Hate speech will not be allowed in our library. Help make the library a safe space for all!
Students can check out library books, textbooks, magazines, and DVDs from the SRIS/VRMS Library.
Books and other library materials are due in two weeks. The due date is stamped on the checkout slip inside the cover. Regular due dates do not apply to textbooks--students can keep those at home for as long as they need, as long as they are returned by the end of the school year.
If books are overdue, students will be notified via their school gmail account. There is no charge for overdue books; however, it is necessary to pay for or replace lost books. Lost book fines may be paid in the office and the fine will be deleted from Skyward (student information system) after payment is received.
We offer only G and PG rated DVDs, and students will need to have a parental permission slip signed to check out PG movies per district policy.
Certain books with more mature content will be marked "Young Adult" for View Ridge Middle School students only. Sunset Ridge Intermediate students can check out these books with a signed parental permission slip.
