LIBRARY
The BCM Library is open most of the year for students to check out books. Students will come in to the the library with their classroom teacher on the assigned day.

Kindergarten – 6th grade students may check out one book each week on their scheduled library day.  Books may be renewed after one week.  Anyone with an overdue book will not be allowed to check out a new book until all books have been returned or paid for.

Please assist your child in finding a safe place to keep his/her library book away from toddlers, pets, food and water.  Hardcover books cost anywhere from $10.00 to $45.00, paperbacks cost $5.00 and up to replace if lost or damaged.

Download the library proceedures and permission slip

TEXTBOOKS
Textbooks are loaned to students. Please take care of them and keep them coverd. If textbooks are damaged, the student is responsible for payment to replace the book. These books can cost up to $75 in some cases. Below, you can download the replacement costs of the books.

ACCELERATED READER
Accelerated Reader (AR) is a reading program where students read books, and then take a computerized test on the book. The tests assess a students ability to read independently and comprehend the text. Many teachers at Morse Elementary participate in this program. Students in those classes are given a reading placement test at the beginning of the school year to determine their reading level. Based on the results of their testing, over time, they will move up in levels. If a student fiinishes their book before their next library day, they may come to the library during the last 15 minutes of the school day to check out a new book. Students may also read books from the public library. If your child chooses to get a book from the public library, please download our list of available tests, to make sure that the book you get is part of our AR program.

COMPUTER LAB
The BCM Computer Lab is open most of the year. Students come in with their class adn work on a variety of technology skills from learning ot use the mouse, using Microsoft Office programs and touch typing.

Download the computer lab permission slip*

Download the Internet Use permission slip*

*Both forms MUST be turned in to complete projects and assignments in the computer lab.

Touch Typing: Grades 2-6
All students should practice their typing skills at least 3 days per week for 20-30 minutes at a time. If you do not have a computer at home, please visit the public library. You may use either a typing program for practice or you may use this web site. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/levels/level1.shtml

Multiplication Practice: Grades 2-6
This game is a free download. It will allow students to practice their multiplication facts (2s - 12s). We can track your child's progress here at school. No matter how hold your student it, continuing to review and practice these basic facts is very helpful to your student. *The password is: student

http://bigbrainz.com/Teachers.php

Letter & Reading Practice: Grades Pre-K - 2
This web site has a wide variety of activities, and stories which allow your student to practice everything from letter sounds to stories that help your student build the necessary components to become a successful reader. If your cild is reading a story, and they do not know the word, they can simply click on the word and the program will sound it out for them.
http://www.starfall.com/

Letter Sounds, Reading & Math Practice: Grades Pre-K - 6
This is a link to a web site that has put together a collection of other web sites, all with activities for young learners. Pick your child's grade level and then select the activities.
http://www.goldridge08.com/students.htm

California Department of Education - State Testing (CST/STAR)
This link is to the practice tests for the annual state testing. Students should have a blank sheet of paper, pencil and eraser to practice for the test. Students should do a few problems each day, and check their answers (at the end of the test). If an answer is incorrect, please have them try to figure out why, if they cannot figure out where they make their mistake, then you or their teacher can assist them. They should be sure to show any work for Math or other problems.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp