Library
LDCSB Library Mission Statement
To provide access to a variety of informational resources to support the curriculum, foster a love for reading, and ensure the school community is effective users of information for learning and for leisure.
LDCSB School Library Goals
- Educate students on the functionality, organization and purpose of libraries so that they can be library users for life
- Demonstrate how to research with purpose and process
- Promote and foster a love for reading for pleasure and learning
- Develop library collections that encompass a variety of formats to support Catholic Graduate Expectations
- Facilitate the use of technology for learning, research and communication
What the Research says about School Libraries
Research undeniably and repeatedly shows clear links between student achievement and the existence of libraries stocked with a variety of resources, and staffed by qualified librarians who collaborate with teachers.
Family Math Bins
PRIMARY MATH BINS (Gr. K-3)
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE MATH BINS (Gr. 4-8)
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
Contact the school library by writing a note in your child's agenda to take one of these amazing kits home with you today (one week borrowing timeline).
Parent Lending Library
"The Bully, The Bullied, and the Not-so-Innocent Bystander"
by Barbara Coloroso
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"Kids are Worth It!: Giving your child the gift of inner discipline"
by Barbara Coloroso
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"Helping Your Anxious Child: A Guide for Parents"
by Rapee, Wignall, Spence, Cobham, and Lyneham
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"Just Because it's Not Wrong, Doesn't Make it Right: Teaching Kids to Think and Act Ethically"
by Barbara Coloroso
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"Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness & Acceptance"
by Christopher McCurry
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"Your Anxious Child: How Parents & Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children"
by J.Dacey & L.Fiore
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"Generation Stressed: Play-Based Tools to Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety"
by Michele Kambolis
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"Ready, Set, RELAX: A Program of Relaxation, Learning & Self-Esteem for Children"
by J.Allen & R.Klein
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"What to Do When You're Scared & Worried: A Guide for Kids"
by James Crist
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"Up & Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about OCD & Treatment"
by A. Wagner
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"Nobody's Perfect: A Children's Story About Perfectionism"
by J.Allen & R.Klein
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"Wilma Jean the Worry Machine"
by Julia Cook
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"David & the Worry Beast: Helping Children Cope with Anxiety"
by Anne Marie Guanci |
"The Anxiety Workbook for Teens"
by Lisa Schab |
"The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens"
by Lisa Schab |
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"What to do When Your Temper Flares: A Kids Guide"
by Dawn Huebner |
Worried No More: Help & Hope for Anxious Children"
by Aureen Wagner |
"The Worried Child: Recognizing Anxiety in Children & Helping them Heal"
by Paul Foxman |
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"When Parents Separate: Modern Issues that Affect You"
by Pete Sanders |
"I Had a Friend Named Peter: Talking to Children About the Death of a Friend"
by Janice Cohn |
"My Mom is Dying:
A Child's Diary" by Jill Westburg McNamara |
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"Painless Research Projects"
by Rebecca & James Elliott |
"What to do When You Worry to Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety"
by Dawn Huebner |
"Blessings and Prayers:
For Home & Family" by the CCCB |
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"Doing Mathematics with Your Child: Kindergarten to Grade 6 - a Parent Guide"
by the Ministry of Education |
"Understanding Tourette Syndrome: A Handbook for Families"
by Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada |
"Meet the Teacher: How to Help Your Child Navigate Elementary School"
by Betty Borowski & Laura Mayne |
Various Other Titles Available Upon Request.