Library Learning Commons
Welcome to Sunnyside Elementary School’s cozy Library Learning Commons. This is where we encourage a love for literacy and learning! At Sunnyside, we have two Teacher-Librarians…Ms. Sodhi and Mr. Pang. Teacher-Librarians are teachers…in addition to being classroom teachers, they have taken extra courses or have had experience with “library related work” and can provide assistance with resources and lessons that connect with the BC Curriculum.
To access our school library catalogue, please visit the following link and click the blue "catalog" tab at the top. From there, click "Destiny Discover" on the left-hand side:
https://www.surreyschools.ca/sunnyside/page/6994/library-learning-commons
Log In - Anyone can view the catalogue, however, to put books on hold or check out e-books, students must log in with their surreyschools.ca username and password. *Hint-if the username doesn't work, try it without the @surreyschools.ca suffix!
At times, you may need some resources to help your child’s learning. The Surrey School District has subscribed to some great on-line resources that you and your child can access. Click on the following link…
Surrey Schools One - Digital Resources
* You may filter your search by grade level or by subject level. Choose "Students" at the top. Passwords for the individual sites are all listed under the Passwords tab at the top.
Our Library Services
Kindergarten - Grade 3:
- come for 60 minutes per week
- learn library/information-literacy skills
- develop an interest in literature
- read a new story every week & participate in a learning activity connected to the book
- vote for their favourite Surrey Schools' Picture Book of the Year and Narrative Non-Fiction Picture Book of the Year nominees
- have access to a variety of ADST & STEM activities, such as Lego, KEVA planks, Loose parts, and arts and crafts
- Participate in SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lessons
- participate in the annual Scholastic Book Fair
Grades 4-7:
- have weekly book exchanges (15 – 20minutes)
- access to daily open book exchange after school
- learn library/information-literacy skills
- learn how to access both print and digital resources for special projects, ie: research & inquiry
- participate in the Surrey Schools' Book of the Year program
- participate in the annual Scholastic Book Fair
- may participate in collaboration workshops with the Teacher Librarian on special topics, ie: Coding, Sewing, Arts and Crafts, Inquiry Projects
Book Check Out Limit:
Kindergarten- 1 book at a time
Gr. 1-7- 3 books at a time
(If students require additional books for research projects then more books may be checked out)
Students may keep books signed out for 2 weeks, but they may be returned early or renewed for longer.
Lost, Missing, or Damaged Books
We understand that sometimes accidents happen and/or books go missing. Sometimes they even get returned by mistake to the Public Library! If this happens, please reach out and let us know, as we always appreciate the heads up. If a book is missing, please keep looking for it. They usually turn up, eventually! If a book is damaged, please don't try fixing it yourself. Just let us know- we are pretty good at book repairs and are always up for a challenge. If a book is truly lost or damaged beyond repair, we may have to issue a fine which can be paid via School Cash Online. However, before that happens, please contact us. We are open to discussing other replacement options. Thank you! :)
Book Choice
Libraries are for everyone!! Our library serves ALL our students.
A school library provides a wide variety of quality resources and materials, both in print and online, to serve and reflect our diverse student population. It is important that School Libraries provide equitable access of these resources to all students.
That being said, not every book is right for every student, at every age. Parents/guardians can play an active role and be a part of their child's reading experience and help determine what is and isn't appropriate for them. Please ask your child what they are reading and discuss what they are learning.
A good place to check book reviews is Goodreads, Amazon, Kirkus or Common Sense Media. Of course you can also ask your friendly Teacher-Librarians!
Ms.Sodhi is our full-time Teacher-Librarian, and Mr. Pang works on Wednesday’s and Friday’s. If you have any questions, you may contact either of them via email or feel free to stop by the library with your child after school to say hello. :)
Quick Links
Surrey Schools One - Digital Resources
Time Magazine's Top 100 Young Adult Books
Children's Books Guide Top 100 Children's Books of All-Time
