Library
Welcome to the Montlake Library
Mission and vision
A strong library program provides a safe and welcoming environment; offers a collection and programming that encourages students to read widely; fosters students who read for enjoyment; equips learners to ask questions, seek infomation, evaluate their findings, and communicate their learning in a variety of ways; and encourages students to develop their interests in a variety of genres and content areas.
PAWS Pact
Students drafted and agreed to this PAWS pact in fall of 2023.
We, the students of Montlake @ Marshall, resolve to be prepared, advocating, welcoming and safe by doing the following:
To be PREPARED, we will:
Arrive ready to learn, knowing the routines.
Be calm.
Return books.
To be ADVOCATES, we will:
Help others with books and work together.
Help the library be neat and organized.
Request good books.
Speak up for our ideas and work to correct wrongs.
To be WELCOMING, we will:
Listen to and help classmates.
Appreciate others and their ideas (say ‘hi,’ ‘thank you’).
Share.
Come in calmly and kindly, even when late.
To be SAFE, we will:
Listen to teachers.
Follow directions.
Be careful with space and books.
Sit appropriately and safely.
How to Use the Seattle Public Library
State of the Library Report May 2023
Technology
Digital Citizenship
Montlake students are digital natives and our job is to help them navigate that world in a safe and responsible way. “Digital citizens recognize and value the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an interconnected digital world, and they engage in safe, legal and ethical behavior.” The Washington State Technology Standards outline detailed ways to teach digital citizenship to our students. This year I’ll be collaborating with classroom teachers to weave technology needs into library classes.
Volunteer Information
Volunteers keep our program going. In order to provide students with the highest quality of educational experiences it is necessary to rely on volunteers to support some of the ongoing non-student contact tasks like shelving of titles. If you are interested in attending and assisting in the library while your child is (or isn’t) present contact Vivian van Gelder, our Montlake Volunteer Coordinator, vavangelder@seattleschools.org.
Volunteer opportunities include shelving, check in/out, book repair, special projects! Thank you for your support.
Contact me at pswittmann@seattleschools.org