Library

With a wealth of print media, books, publications and digital resources, Height Middle School Library is amazing!

Listed are our online databases and search tools for browsing through the material we house. Pattonville libraries are staffed of professionals that work with our students and the community forging the way for traditional literacy and literacy in the 21st Century.

Library Resources

Ms. Rachel Woodson
Library Media Specialist
rwoodson@psdr3.org

Mrs. Jacqueline McClain
Library Clerk
(314)-213-8340 - Int. 6440

Reading Awards

Reading rewards

To encourage students to read, the library offers reading rewards each semester for students who pass Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes.

How To participate:

Take an Accelerated Reader (AR) quiz at the link on this website. Your user name is what you use to log in to your iPad. Your password is just your 5-digit student number with no letters. You must pass the test with 70% or better to qualify for the incentives.
You MUST PRINT a copy of your score report and turn in to Ms. McClain or Ms. Woodson. It is your responsibility to make sure we have your reports.
Repeat with another book to earn the incentives below

Hot Cocoa Bar

At the end of 1st semester, any students who read and pass 5 or more AR quizzes qualify to attend a Hot Cocoa Bar during Pirate Time. We will have all the toppings and extras!

Pass any 5 AR quizzes that your ELA teacher approves
Passing is 70% for 10 question quizzes and 70% for 20 question quizzes
All quizzes must be passed between the first day of school and December deadline.
Students may not pass all their quizzes on the last week before the deadline.
All books should be middle school and up books. No elementary or picture books.

Don't miss out! Grab a book and start reading!

Popsical Patio Party

At the end of 2nd semester, any students who read and pass the required amount of AR quizzes qualify for Popsicle Party on the Patio during Pirate Time.

Pass any 5 AR quizzes that your ELA teacher approves. Only 1 graphic novel will be accepted.
Passing is 70% for 10 question quizzes and 70% for 20 question quizzes.
All quizzes must be passed between the first day of second semester and May deadline.
Students may not pass all their quizzes on the last week before the deadline.
All books should be middle school and up books. No elementary or picture books.

Don't miss out! Grab a book and start reading!

Read Poster

Read 15 novels in the school year (you can read one graphic novel) and earn a READ poster that will be hanging in the lobby. When you finish 8th grade, your READ poster will be returned to you as a parting gift from middle school!
In addition to a READ poster, you will also earn a book from the library book bin
Read 15 books 2 years in a row and you will earn another book from the library book bin and a $5 giftcard
Read 15 books 3 years in a row and you will earn another book from the library bin and $15 gift card

The Heights Library Loyalty Card

This school year, you will receive a frequent visitor card. Each time you checkout or renew your book, you will receive a punch. Once you have a full punch card, you will win small library prize. Each month, we will have different prizes designated for punch cards.

Additional Rewards

Be sure to visit the library frequently as we will have scavenger hunts, contest, and more throughout the school year!

Resources

How to find a print book

Click Find a book to link to our online catalog. Need help? Stop in the library or contact Ms. Woodson using the information at the bottom of this page.

How to use Sora to check out Fiction Ebooks & Audiobooks

Open the Sora app (blue with an airplane on it) on your iPad or download the app to any device. Or, you can read or listen on a computer by clicking here.
Select your school as Pattonville School District
Sign in by using your 5-digit student number as your username and the same 5-digit number as your password
Use the search bar at the top to search for a title or scroll down to New eBook Additions or New Audiobook Additions
Click the word Borrow under the title of the book you want
It will be added to your Shelf and remain there for 2 weeks
If you finish the book early, PLEASE go to your Shelf
Under Options, click Return so other people can check it out

AR/STAR

FAQ

When can I come to the library?

Before School:

Students may come to the library between 7:55 and 8:10 a.m. without a pass to study, research, check out, or return materials.

During school:

Students will come to the Library with their class during the day as often as the teacher wishes. Typically students come a minimum of every 3 weeks with their ELA class to check out. Each grade comes to the library for one or more research projects during the year. Also students may obtain a pass from their teacher to visit the library during class.

After School:

After School Book Club occurs in the library once a month. Other after school clubs and events may also occur in the library. Students should not be in the library after school hours unless they are with a supervised adult.

What are the behavior expectations of the library?

Be Respectful

Respect Ms. Woodson and Ms. McClain and any other teacher or guest
Respect others
Respect the library equipment, furniture, and materials
Respect the room by walking and keeping your voice in a learning environment

Be Involved

When in a class setting, be involved in discussions and activities
Engage in library programs throughout the year
Color, Puzzle, Create, Research, Discover
Checkout, Renew, and Return

Be Responsible

Do what you came to the library to do
Return items on time
Checkout, Renew, and Return
Complete work and maintain a learning atmosphere

How many things can I check out and for how long?

What if I have overdue or missing items?

The library does not charge fines for late materials. Overdue notices are given out to students every three weeks. If a price is listed, it has been assumed by the librarian that the item is lost and the replacement cost is given. We would much rather have the item returned than the money, so if you think you have lost a book, please look for it before paying the fine.

If a student has a problem with damage, loss, or late materials, that student’s check-out privileges may be modified until he/she can become more responsible.

When checking out, students are notified if they have overdue materials. They will not be allowed to check out additional materials until the items are returned. If a student has overdue items, we will hold a wanted item for one day until the items are returned.

Do you have electronic items like e-books and audio books I can download?

Pattonville libraries regularly add titles to our eBook and audio book collection through Overdrive and the Sora app. Students can easily access Overdrive by opening the Sora app (looks like an airplane) on student iPads or can use Overdrive on other devices by visiting the app/play store for a free Sora app download to get started.

Students use their 5 digit student I.D. number for their username and the same 5 digit student number for their password. See the circulation desk for more information or assistance.