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Library information

Welcome to the Alternative Education Schools Library

Our Library is open to all students of the Alternative Education Center (AEC) and we have a
great assortment of books of various genres and reading levels. 
 
    Did you know that parents can have a library account too? 
Feel free to stop by the library to create a parent account. Parents can check out up to 5 books for 3 weeks at a time.
Students can check out up to 3 books for 3 weeks at a time.
 
If you need help with your Chromebook or Hotspot, please don't hesitate to contact me. 
 
 
● 7:45am-11:00 am: The library is open daily for walk-ins!
During this time, students, parents, and teachers are welcome to visit the library for all their needs.
 
● 11:00 am-2:30 pm: The library will be closed!
This time is reserved for Mrs. Curtis's classroom instruction. We appreciate your understanding and support in respecting this schedule! Mrs. Siems will also be working at other sites during this time. We are currently discussing potential “drop-off” locations within the building for books, textbooks, and loaner Chromebooks. While we don’t have a designated location yet and have some concerns, we will keep you updated on our progress.
 
● 2:30pm-4:00 pm:Library re-opens. The library will be open again for everyone!
Mrs. Siems will be available to assist you during this time.
 
 
Alice Siems
Library Technician I
ajsiems@pasoschools.org
(805) 769-1620 ext. 51573
 
Battle of the Books (BOB)
 
Please get in touch with Mrs. Capalare, Mrs.Elisarraraz or Ms. Alice (Library) if your student would like to participate in the Battle of the Books.
 
At PRISC a variation of participation is as follows:
If not enough students sign up to build teams to perform a site battle, students might battle each other instead. (A predetermined 10 must-read book list will be established in that case.)
All participating students will then automatically participate in the district battle and will be put in teams with other district schools.
 
Should we have enough students participating, teams will be formed and the best team will move forward.
 
The District Battle of the Books will be on April 11, 2025.  
  
 
 

Competition Qualifications:

  1. Must be in a participating Grade.
  2. You must read at least 10 (or more) of the 28 books on the book selection list.
  3. Complete a summary for each book read (please talk to your teacher or Ms. Alice)
  4.  You are responsible to maintain your personal file in the “BOB Box”.
  5.  You should try to attend all the “Battle of the Books” student meetings held during school.