Thursday Sub Notes Guide Week 8 Library & Media Center
Thursday Substitute Notes
Day: Thursday
Schedule: Regular Rotation
Need Help? Do Not Hesitate to Radio!
If you experience any behavior challenges or need immediate assistance, please use the two-way radio right away. Location: The radio is stationed directly on the computer desk right by the office door. Press and hold the side button to call the main office.
Entry & Exit Traffic Flow
Back Door Only: ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes must ENTER and EXIT through the BACK DOOR of the Library to maintain quiet hallway corridors.
Please meet classes at the back exterior hallway door. Line them up single file before dismissing.
Book Crates Routine
Return & Store: Have students place all returned library books directly inside the BOOK CRATES as they enter.
Once full or at class dismissal, please place the book crates safely inside the library office. Do not reshelve.
Special Thursday Routine: Stack Chairs
Please have Mrs. Hoover’s 3rd grade class stack all student chairs at the tables at the end of their period. The facility cleaning crew cleans and buffs the library floors on Thursday evening!
Student Support Period
No Teaching Assignments
We do not have any assignments during this time. This block can be utilized for library prep, tidying reading corners, organizing crates, or personal planning. If students visit for study hall, provide silent reading materials.
Substitute Report & Behavior Book Display
Please fill out the attached Substitute Report for each class today. Your notes and class behavior score directly tell me how to reward each class on our library Behavior Book display next week!
⭐ 3 Stars: Golden Reader
⭐ 2 Stars: Great Team
⭐ 1 Star: Re-teach Rules
Main Office: Ext. 100 Nurse: Ext. 104 Office Key: Top Desk Drawer
Thank you for keeping our library running smoothly!
Substitute Report Form Daily Log Library & Media Center
Substitute Class Report
Behavior Book Tracker
Thursday Rotation
Substitute Name: ___________________________
Date: Thursday, ___ / ___ / 2026
Contact / Phone Ext: ___________________________
Behavior Book Key:
⭐⭐⭐ Exemplary (Gold Badge) ⭐⭐ Great Job (Silver Badge) ⭐ Needs Review (No Badge)
Period 1 | Teacher: ____________________ | Grade: _______
Rating: [ ] ⭐⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐ | Crates to Office: [ ] Yes
Star Student(s) / Helper(s):
Behavior Notes / Comments:
Period 2 | Teacher: ____________________ | Grade: _______
Rating: [ ] ⭐⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐ | Crates to Office: [ ] Yes
Star Student(s) / Helper(s):
Behavior Notes / Comments:
Support Period No student assignments scheduled.
[ ] Quiet Study Hall [ ] Library Prep / Reshelving Crate Prep Notes: ____________________
Special Routine Mrs. Hoover’s Class (3rd Grade)
Rating: [ ] ⭐⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐ | [ ] CHAIRS STACKED?
Star Student(s) / Helper(s):
Stacking / Behavior Notes:
Period 5 | Teacher: ____________________ | Grade: _______
Rating: [ ] ⭐⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐⭐ [ ] ⭐ | Crates to Office: [ ] Yes
Star Student(s) / Helper(s):
Behavior Notes / Comments:
Thursday Closing Duty Checklist:
Book crates placed in office Mrs. Hoover chairs stacked 1st-3rd used back door Radio returned by office door Office locked & lights off Report left on circulation desk
Substitute Signature: ____________________________________
Overall Day Rating: 😃 🙂 😐 🙁
Library Procedures Reference Sheet Standard Protocols Library & Media Center
Library Classroom Procedures
Staff Reference Guide
1. Door Traffic Flow
To minimize hallway noise outside regular classrooms, primary grades follow a strict entrance policy:
Critical Rule: ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes must ENTER and EXIT through the BACK DOOR of the Library.
Meet the class line at the rear entry door.
Dismiss in a quiet single file line.
2. Book Return Crates
Streamlined book drop routine ensures books do not get misplaced or damaged:
Step-by-Step: 1. Students deposit returns directly into the BOOK CRATES upon arrival.
2. Place filled crates inside the office.
Do not reshelve returned books.
Office door may remain unlocked while teaching.
3. Radio Assistance Protocol
Staff and administration are on standby to back you up at all times:
Do Not Hesitate to Radio: The radio is stationed on the computer desk by the office door.
Press and hold side button to talk: "Library to Office, requesting support in Media Center."
4. Thursday Cleaning Routine
The facility custodial crew does deep cleaning and floor waxing on Thursday evening:
Mrs. Hoover's 3rd Grade: Please have Mrs. Hoover's 3rd grade class stack all chairs at tables before leaving the room.
Stack chairs carefully 4-high at table centers.
Inspect tables to ensure clear walkways for crew.
The "Behavior Book" Display & Class Rewards
Display Wall by Circulation Desk
Classes compete to build a colorful bookshelf on the wall! Your ratings on the Substitute Report determine which award sticker is affixed to each class's book spine:
⭐⭐⭐ Gold Star
Quiet entry through back door, gentle book handling, active listening, and clean tables.
⭐⭐ Silver Star
Good participation, minor whisper reminders, books returned smoothly into crates.
⭐ Needs Review
Excessive volume, hallway running, or radio call required. Class will re-practice routines.
Radio Location: Computer desk by office
Back Door: South hallway corridor
Book Crates: Inside library office
Emergency: Pick up phone & dial 0