Library Media Center

Meet our Staff

Rhonda Painter, Librarian

Cindy Coburn, Librarian Aide

📚 Welcome to the Sorrento Primary Library

Our library is the heart of Sorrento Primary, supporting students, teachers, and families by fostering a love for reading and providing access to valuable information and resources.

🦞 About Our Mudbug Librarian

Our Mudbug Librarian, Mrs. Rhonda Painter, is the BEST! She keeps the library organized and running smoothly, while also creating a welcoming environment where students can learn and grow every day. Mrs. Painter dedicates her time to helping children find the resources they need, guiding them through books, print media, digital tools, and technology that connect them to libraries around the world.

Her ability to manage a busy library full of students, schedules, and projects is an impressive accomplishment—and one that makes a huge impact on every Mudbug at our school. But she couldn’t do it all alone! We are so fortunate to also have an amazing librarian aide, Mrs. Cindy Coborn, whose hard work and support help keep our library thriving. Together, they make the perfect team for our Mudbugs.

📅 Library Visits

Students visit the library once a week during their scheduled enrichment time. During these sessions, they:

Enjoy stories together
Practice reading skills and take Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes
Learn to make predictions, draw conclusions, and compare/contrast stories
Explore story elements such as setting, characters, problems, and solutions

💻 Digital Citizenship

Mrs. Painter and Mrs. Coborn also guide students to become responsible digital citizens by teaching online safety and digital literacy skills.

🌟 Our Goal

Most importantly, our library strives to spark excitement about reading—helping every Mudbug discover books and resources that inspire imagination, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Technology

Kindergarten through fifth grade students will use a device such as a laptop, iPad, or Chromebook throughout the school year. Students in K-5th grade will be assigned a Chromebook (computer) to be used in the classroom. ONLY 3rd-5th Grade Students will be allowed to bring their Chromebook home with them to complete homework assignments/projects. Fourth and fifth grade students are required to pay the technology fee if the device will be brought home. If the fee is not paid, fourth and fifth grade students will not be able to bring their devices home.

All students and parents in grades K-5 must sign the Acceptable Use Policy Device Contract. Everyone should have completed the acceptable use contract during their online registration. This contract must be signed before devices can be assigned to students. The contract explains student and parent responsibilities and the district’s Acceptable Use Policy for technology, internet, and network use.

APSB offers a Technology Fee Program for all participants in the 1-to-1 program. Parents or guardians who DO NOT purchase the 1-to-1 device technology fee WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS that are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. It is recommended that all students participate in the Technology Fee Program.

Any devices damaged due to malicious act(s) by a student (for example: removing the keys off of the keyboard, cracking the screen, throwing or slamming down the device, detaching the motherboard, etc.) IS NOT covered by the technology fee, and the parent/guardian is responsible for the repair of the device. Disciplinary action will be taken according to district guidelines.

All students in grades K-5 will be taught lessons during the school year on digital citizenship and the acceptable use of school devices. If a student willingly chooses to access or create inappropriate content on a school device, a GAGGLE report will be sent to the school’s principal and librarian regarding misuse. Disciplinary action will take place accordingly. Using school devices and the network is a privilege, not a right. Failure to comply with the procedures as stated in the contract may result in being denied access to devices and further consequences.

Tech Tips!

Internet Trouble

Chromebook: Slow or Lagging

If Chromebook is slow, please remove extensions (games, screensavers, anything that was added by the student), then restart the computer.
When issues are occurring during virtual class. It could be that too many tabs are opened. While still on the class call, turn off your camera, open up your program and then turn your camera back on.
Check for Updates. (See Updating Chromebook tab)

Removing Extensions

How to Uninstall Extensions in Google Chrome

Log into the device.
Open the Google Chrome Internet browser.
Click on the three dots in the top right corner of your screen.
Scroll down and click on “More tools.”
Click on “Extensions.”
Scroll down to Chrome Apps and remove any games the student has installed.
Close the browser.
Shut down your Chromebook.
Log back in and resume normal activity.

Updating Chromebook

Updating Chrome OS on a Chromebook

Log in to the device.
Click on Menu located at the bottom right side of the screen (same place where the time and battery icons are displayed).
Click on Settings (the gear-shaped icon).
Click on About Chrome OS on the left side at the very bottom of the page (last option under Settings).
Click Check for updates under Google Chrome OS.
Update the computer and restart.
Complete “Accessing DRC App on Chromebook” to make sure your device is in compliance.

Singing in to Chromebook- 1st TIme

First Time Log In:

Power on Device
Enter your email:

Student’s Last name plus their Student ID Number (Lunch Number) - No spaces

Example: Lewis12345@students.apsb.org

Click “Next” at the bottom of the screen
Enter your password:
special word given at the start of school

Click “Next” at the bottom of your screen
You are now signed in to your Chromebook. 😊

Help!

General Information

Policies

Behavior Expectations

The library is a learning environment and the following behavior expectations are to be followed at all times.

Listen to the speaker and follow all directions the first time given.
Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.
Take good care of the library and everything in it.
Speak, work, and walk quietly. No running in the library.
Be polite and treat all others with respect.

Book Care Expectations

Use clean hands when handling books.
Keep books away from food and liquids.
Never write in, scribble on, glue, cut or tear the pages of a library book.
Mark your place with a bookmark or a clean piece of paper. No Dog Ears!
Turn the pages by using the top right corner of the book.
Keep your books in a safe place at school and at home, away from babies and pets.

Technology Device Expectations

APSB is a 1:1 device school. Devices are on loan for the year.
Only 4th–5th graders with paid tech fees may take devices home.

Care & Handling

Carry with lid closed, two hands.
No stickers, writing, or removing school tags.
Keep on a stable surface; no horseplay in halls.
Don’t use or carry someone else’s device.
Don’t leave in cars; extreme temps damage batteries.
Never leave devices/chargers unattended.
4th–5th graders: bring devices fully charged daily.

Use

Do not install software, games, or extensions.
Activity is monitored; teachers may spot-check history/files.
Filters block inappropriate sites on and off campus.
Be respectful online; no abusive or vulgar language.

Privacy & Security

Never share passwords or use someone else’s account.
Don’t access another student’s files/device.
Don’t share personal addresses/phone numbers.
Don’t copy/download/share copyrighted content.

Consequences & Help

Damaging equipment/networks or adding viruses = major infraction.
Intentional damage/neglect may lead to parent charges, loss of privileges, and discipline.
Lost or stolen device? Contact Mrs. Rhonda (Librarian) at 225-391-6900.

Library Expectations

Circulation Policy
Check Out Policy

Circulation Policy

Our library supports student choice and ready access to books. Although students are only assigned one library class visit a week, they are strongly encouraged to exchange their books after taking an AR quiz. All books checked out one week should be brought back the next class visit to the library to be checked back in or renewed. Students in 1st - 5th grade are encouraged to get books on their AR level.

Check Out Policy

Activities and Programs

Accelerated Reader

Scholastic Book Fair

Read Across America Week

Every year in the Spring (usually in March around Dr. Seuss' birthday), our school will celebrate NEA’s Read Across America Week. Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.

APL Digital Resources

Education eCards - How it Works?
APL Digital Resources

Education eCards - How it Works?

EDUCATION eCARDS

How It Works:

1. eCard numbers are issued automatically to every student and teacher in Ascension Public Schools.

2. Simply go to APL’s website at www.myAPL.org.

3. Enter in your eCard number.

· Your eCard number = myapl + your school ID/Lunch #

Example: myapl12345 (lowercase, no spaces, case sensitive)

4. Enter in your PIN number.

· Your PIN number = your school ID/Lunch #

Example: 12345

*Education eCards are for use with digital resources only. Checking out physical items requires a full-access library card available from any library location.

APL Digital Resources

Did you know that you can use many digital resources from the comfort of your home?

The Ascension Parish School District partnered with APL (Ascension Parish Library) and offers many digital resource programs for students, and teachers to use at school as well as at home with Educational eCards. The students and teachers have instant access to all of the digital resources APL has to offer. These programs include databases, ebooks, audiobooks, and more. Some resources include Encyclopedia Britannica, Pebbles Go, and National Geographic Kids, just to name a few.