Students are welcome to bring electronic devices to school to read on, excluding phone - students may not read on their phones.
I emphasize the reading part. Reading is the ONLY
thing students are allowed to do on their electronic devices from
home. If students are caught doing anything other than reading they
will be asked to keep their electronic devise at home and I will notify
you by email. The kids know, 1 strike and they are out – no second
chances. That being said, eReaders are a wonderful resource and I
encourage kids to make use of them if they own one!
Here are a few ways to get a hold of free books for your child's electronic reading devise:
1.
Scholastic offers several eBooks through Storia. I believe you receive
5 free books the first time you order. They also offer a free eBook
each month. You may order online at the following website http://store.scholastic.com/landing-page/landingpage/storia/shop-ebooks
2.
The SJSD offers a free digital library. Students may check out books
for their electronic devices. They will need their student # to do this
(most of the kids know their numbers by heart, feel free to email me if
you need their number though). The password for every student is
books. You may check out our district's digital library at the
following site http://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/domain/3409
You
will notice 3 icons at the bottom of the scene. The first is Follet
shelf – follow that link for eBooks. The second is catalyst – follow
that link for audio books. The third is AML – follow that link for
research resources.
3. The St. Joseph public
libraries offer free digital check-outs as well. You will need the
number from your library card to check out an eBook. http://www.molib2go.org/
