Show library information and other school news A visit to the monticello school library will be time well spent for any adult and of especial interest to parents in order that they may see for themselves what has been accomplished since the public library was combined with the school library last year the room is located in a quiet spot in the basement where five I 1 large windows furnish plenty of daylight in addition there are I 1 f five i v e fluorescent lamps overhead reading tables and a few desks occupy part of the space and large bookcases line the si dewalls floor covering of inlaid linoleum will soon be laid books of every description are available now all classified for convenience and placed in sections to accommodate all types of readers from the small child to the oldest student or adult reader A table of magazines is another attraction and we were told that a number of the most popular magazines arrive monthly through subscription which include educational subjects fiction and general reading matter the library is open from a in until about p in on each school day and on friday evening from to principal jensen je ansen urges greater use of this library service and also commented dented on their fine librarian mrs gordon A robson who is in charge of the room incidentally the books may be taken out for home reading as well as to be enjoyed by those who care to linger a while to read during the above mentioned hours next week we will publish a list of some of the more recent books added to the growing collection A change of arrangement for class work is being made which will be of great benefit to the children of grades 2 3 and 4 it was necessary to divide the 3rd ard grade pupils half the number being taught with grade 2 and the other half with grade 4 pupils realizing the need to correct this condition principal jensen finally succeeded in persuading mrs ann palmer to teach the 3rd ard grade pupils thereby relieving the situation for all concerned mrs ralph A bailey has also been added to the faculty to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of mrs lillian mcdonald mrs bailey will teach english and physical hy science |