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Grace Jordan Elementary

Educating Today for a Better Tomorrow!

Library

Welcome to the Grace Jordan Library!

Grace Jordan Library is a room full of imagination, dreams, and curiosity.  Check out days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.  Students may check out two books.  Thursday and Friday we work on Skill Struck.  

Grace Jordan participates in IBOB (Idaho Battle of Books).  IBOB is a program where students read 16 books (different genres) and compete against other schools in the spring.

 

 

picture books on library shelves

Meet your librarian A teacher and students observe a colorful science experiment in a classroom.

I have been the librarian for 3 years at Grace Jordan, however I have worked for Grace Jordan for 16 years.  I have one daughter, Abigail, who just graduated from College of Idaho and is hoping to go to Medical School Spring of 2027.  My favorite hobbies are photography, hiking in the backcountry, riding my ATV, and camping.  I am an Idaho Native.  Born and raised in Boise.  I went to Jackson Elementary School (no longer a school) on Cole Rd.,  West Junior High (when it was on Curtis) and Borah High School.  Fun Fact:  My parents graduated from Borah(1962,1965), I graduated from Borah in 1986 and my daughter graduated from Borah in 2022.


 

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Our Vision

Every student a reader; every learner an explorer. We envision a district where every student builds a unique reading identity and possesses the critical thinking skills to navigate a changing world with confidence and curiosity.

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Our Mission

The Library Services program provides an adaptive "in-between" space where students connect classroom learning to personal passion. We foster a lifelong love of literacy and provide a safe, supportive environment for students to explore, fail, try again, and grow.

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Our Values

Belonging: We are a sanctuary for all students, reflecting their interests and welcoming their authentic selves. Agency: we empower students to take ownership of their learning and develop their own voice. Agility: We adapt our programs and spaces to meet the evolving needs of our schools and community. Integration: We bridge the gaps between content areas, making learning cohesive and relevant.

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Our Commitments

We serve the Boise School District community through four pillars of excellence: Knowledgeable Professionals: Expert guidance from certified staff who lead with empathy and expertise. Accessible Spaces: Flexible, modern environments designed for both quiet reflection and active collaboration. Vibrant Collections: Curated, relevant materials that act as both mirrors to our students' lives and windows to the world. Inclusive Programming: Engaging activities that celebrate student interests and spark a community-wide joy for reading.

BSD Libraries At A Glance

 

88

IBOB teams read 16 books and competed against teams across the state.

208

virtual and in-person author visits connected students and their favorite writers

461,930

library books checked out this year--that's almost 20 per student!

3,801

hours students and teachers read or listened to books on Sora

10,412

new books were added to libraries last year

187,610

research sessions across all databases this year

1447

research and information literacy lessons delivered in libraries this year

19

books per student on average

District Library Policies

Several Board-adpoted policies inform how materials are added and removed from library collections. The links below point to the most current versions of these documents within the Board of Trustees Policy Manual.

Programs & Partnerships