Well, the MAP testing is finished (at least we hope it is!), so maybe the IMC can get back to being a library again. Library Orientation did take place for each grade with only a few strange quirks. Because the IMC computers were needed a third day for MAP testing, the 8th grade orientation and book checkout took place in the classroom with the library on a cart. I wheeled a selection of books to the classroom on a cart and proceeded as though we were in the IMC. 7th and 6th grade classes were able to meet for orientation in the IMC, but it was a bit chaotic as Mrs. Wilson was trying round up students who still needed to finish their MAP tests. The usual smooth operation wasn't with us this year.
No matter what has happened -- it is past. On Tuesday the IMC opens for full service. Just to review: the IMC is open during the regular school day including study. Students coming to the IMC during study need a pass. Written passes are 10 minute browsing passes. Laminated Research and Computer passes (2 of each per study classroom) are for the full study period. In addition the IMC is open before school at 7:35 AM Tuesdays through Fridays. Before school use also requires a pass. Forty laminated Before School passes are given to morning gym monitors for distribution to students.
After the dizzying speed of this first week, it will feel very nice to get back to library business next week.
