2025 E. Teague Fresno, CA 93720 | (559) 327-7300

Maple Creek Elementary

Part of the Clovis Unified School District

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Things to know about the Husky Library

Library phone number is (559) 327-7381
Schedule: Students will be scheduled for a 1/2 hour each week to come to the library with their class to check out and return books
Library Passes: Students are required to have a library pass when they come to the library during school hours, except when they are with their class
Check-Out Grades 2-6: Students are allowed to check out two books at a time for two weeks. Students are allowed to renew the books once
Check-Out Grades K-1: Students are allowed to check out one book at a time
Parent Check-Out: A limit of 5 books (no more than 2 books from the same series please!) can be checked out by a parent for a student

Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader, or AR, is a computerized program that tests reading comprehension and provides personal feedback to achieve maximum success. An extensive body of researchconfirms the effectiveness of Accelerated Reader and best classroom practices in helping educators dramatically improve student reading skills. The research consistently demonstrates that computerized curriculum management systems such as AR enable teachers to target instruction and accelerate reading growth for students of all ability levels.

Take the time to learn more about the Husky AR program and find out how to become a StAR Reader! Curious about the point value of the book you're reading? Look up an AR Quiz

AR points account for approximately 10-15% of students reading grade.

Learn more about the Maple Creek AR Program

Maple Creek AR and STAR Reader Goals

Maple Creek AR and STAR Reader Goals (.rtf)

Husky AR Program

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2017-18 AR Cut-off Dates ...

TOP DOG is a special award that is part of the AR program. The students from Grades 2-6th are eligible. The top five students from each grade level with the most total AR points AND 85% quiz accuracy receive the Top Dog award at the last Husky Award ceremony in May. Good luck and keep reading!!

1st Quarter - October 18 at 1:30 p.m.
AR NIGHT October 12 6-7:30p p.m.
2nd Quarter - January 17 at 1:30 p.m.
AR NIGHT January 11 6-7:30p p.m.
3rd Quarter - April 4 at 1:30 p.m.
AR night is March 22 at 6-7:30pm
4th Quarter - Friday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. (May 10 at 3:00 for BLOCK H)

Library Hours

Monday 7:45-8:10, 11:45-2:30
Tuesday 7:45-3:30
Wednesday closed
Thursday 7:45-3:30
Friday 7:45-12:00

*these are the normal library business hours, on occasions they are subject to change

Book Fair News!

Spring Book Fair will be April 23-27. You can shop the online store and classroom wishlists from April 18-May 1, 2018 at Scholastic-Maple Creek Elementary School. More info coming soon!