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424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367		 Phone: 724.941.0913
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Library Media Services


Bee a Reader in the BHLMC!

The Bower Hill Library Media Center or BHLMC is open daily to all students and staff.  It is a bustling hive of activity and is the heart of the school.  Students check out books during library class weekly.  

Click on Buzzer to find a book in the BHLMC
 

Our Librarian

Miss Kunkle is our Library Media Specialist -- kunklek@pt-sd.org

Mrs. Briegel  is our Library Secretary -- briegell@pt-sd.org

Appreciation for Literature

Students meet regularly with Miss Kunkle, our library media specialist, every week for 30 minutes to develop an appreciation for various literary genres, become familiar with noted authors and illustrators, research various topics of interest, access the electronic card catalog and many educational databases. Miss Kunkle also collaborates with staff for added enrichment and remediation. 

Our Librarian

Miss Kunkle is our Library Media Specialist -- kunklek@pt-sd.org

Mrs. Briegel  is our Library Secretary -- briegell@pt-sd.org

Appreciation for Literature

Students meet regularly with Miss Kunkle, our library media specialist, every week for 30 minutes to develop an appreciation for various literary genres, become familiar with noted authors and illustrators, research various topics of interest, access the electronic card catalog and many educational databases. Miss Kunkle also collaborates with staff for added enrichment and remediation. 
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader Logo - Blue Box with "AR"
The objective of the Accelerated Reader program is to improve students' vocabulary, reading, and comprehension skills through independent reading. Accelerated Reader Enterprise edition, which has approximately 150,000 tests, is available to our students.
 
 
 
Special Programs
 
Birthday Book Program
 
Parents are invited to purchase a book in honor of their child's birthday.  Students who participate in the program are recognized on BTV and a bookplate is placed in the book that they choose.  
 
Book Fair
 
A book fair is held twice a year - October and May!
 
Art of Listening
 
The Art of Listening program introduces K-3 students to distinguished works of composers, artists, and authors.  This daily project is designed to provide enrichment, awareness, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of music, art, and literature. 
 
Library Volunteers
 
Volunteers wanting to help out in the Bower Hill library sign up online using the Viadale system.  The PTA sends out a weekly e-mail with a link to volunteer in the library.  E-mail Miss Kunkle with questions at kunklek@pt-sd.org
 
Resources

 

BHLMC Wiki - full of educational resources for students and staff 

BHLMC Facebook Page - stop by and 'like' us!
 
 
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Peters
Township
School District
Bower Hill Elementary
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424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367 		Phone: 724.941.0913
 Fax: 724.941.0918
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