All Elementary students in the Dallas School District visit the library with their class once a week during a sheduled class period. To assist you in knowing when library books are due, we always place a "date due" card in the pocket of the library book. Students in grades K-2 are allowed to sign out one book at a time and it is due the next time they visit the library. However, students may renew a book if they wish. Grades 3-5 are allowed two books signed out in their name and the books may be kept for three (3) six-day cycles. These books may also be renewed if necessary. If the students are assigned a book report or have a special classroom project, they are allowed to take out a third book. Reference books are due the next time the child visits the library. Please encourage your child to treat library books with care. Should a book become damaged or lost, please have your child notify the librarian or library aide. We realize that accidents happen! However, it is usually necessary to pay for a replacement if the book is no longer usable. We have had several "accidents" involving library books being damaged when a water or juice bottle leaks in a backpack. It is advisable to make sure that lids are screwed on tightly - the teacher can always loosen the lid if necessary once the child gets his/her books unpacked.