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Library Contact Information

Kelly Casaday-Thompson
Library Technician
Language Academy
4961 64th Street San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619- 287-1182 ext. 120
Fax: 619-582-1749
Email: KCasadayThompson@sandi.net

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Library Schedule*

*K-2 will check books out weekly. Grades 3-5 will check books out every other week. On the alternate week they will have either library curriculum lesson or have an opportunity to do research for a school project or paper.

Library Overdue Policy

We do not charge a fine for overdue books; however it is important that books are returned in a timely manner. When a student forgets to return library books, an overdue notice is first given to the child. If the book in question is more than a month overdue, it means the student has been reminded several times and a written notice has been sent home with them.

Students may come to the library during lunch or recess to return overdue books. A student may not borrow books until the overdue books are returned. Students who still have overdue books at the end of the school year possibly may not receive their report cards until all library books have been returned or paid for. A record of overdue books may also follow them to their next school.

We attempt to instill a sense of responsibility in our students for the books they borrow. This means they are accountable for caring for the books, and returning them on time, so others may borrow them. Books are expensive and as we know school funding for “extras” is in short supply. Please assist us in keeping our library shelves full by returning or replacing overdue library books.

Damaged and Lost Book Policy

Unfortunately, accidents do happen. If a book is damaged beyond repair, you will be asked to pay for it or donate a replacement book to the library to clear the student’s account. If donating a book, it need not be new but should be in good condition and suitable for a school library (hardback books preferred). In addition, if your child lost a foreign language book it is most preferable (but not required) that the donated book be in that same language. A student may not check out library books until their account is clear. Sometimes, the students "find" the book once they have paid for it. In that event, the Language Academy Library will be happy to return your money!

Mistakes

On occasion a book may have been returned to the library but not properly checked in. If you think you have received this notice in error…please notify the librarian.

Online Resources

Please see our Resources page for a list of useful web sites.