BRIGHT STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Heather Fields, Principal

Lisa Huey, Assistant Principal
6300 John West Road
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
770 651-3400 Fax 770 651-3403

Dear Parents:

Each child is given an opportunity to check out a library book to bring home. The boys and
girls are eager to enjoy books at home; however, there is also a responsibility involved. We
ask your assistance in the following areas:

 Locate a place in your home where all library books can be safely kept away from your
younger children and pets. Help your child form the habit of storing books in this place until
he/she is ready to return the book(s) to school.
Please help us teach your child about the proper care of books; such as: having clean
hands, keeping books away from food and drink, turning pages carefully, handling books
gently, no writing in books, etc.

Books may be checked out for one week. Check out will be as follows: grades K-2 will be
allowed one book per week; grades 3-5 may check out 2 books per week. If a book becomes
overdue, a notice will be given to the teacher to send home with your child. Students will not
be allowed to check out any other books until books that are overdue are returned or paid for.

As stated above, a library book that is lost or damaged must be paid for. For lost books, the
fee is the price of the book. The fee for a damaged book is determined by the extent of the
damage. A damaged book, for which less than full price is charged, does not become
property of the student who damaged it. If a lost book is located and returned in good
condition, a refund check will be mailed to your home. Please make every effort to help your
child locate a lost book.

Please sign this form below and have your child return it to school if you are willing to allow
him/her to bring home library books this year. Remember that by signing this form, you are
assuming responsibility for any lost or damaged books. We hope that you will give
permission, since an acquaintanceship with books can build strong support for a child’s later
academic success.

Do not hesitate to call me if you have questions about our library/media program.

Katrina Barnett
Media Specialist

Date___________________________________________

I give permission for my child, _________________________________, to check out and

bring home library books from the Bright Star Elementary School Media Center. I accept the
responsibilities involved, as outlined in the above letter.

_________________________________ (Parent’s Signature)