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We're devoting this year's Lincolns to Haiti earthquake relief

During the month of February, we collect pennies in honor of Abraham Lincoln. This year, PTA president Derby Pattengill proposes we use the proceeds to assist in earthquake relief for the Haitian people:

"In the past we have asked the students to donate their Lincolns to raise money for new books for the library as well as support in some small way a local charity. My proposal is to forego new books for the library this year and donate the money to the Red Cross or UNICEF. It has been said that 'a handout is what you get from the government. A hand up is what you get from your friends.' If our kids can learn that we all have to take care of one another then I think we will be OK."

"Washingtons" are gladly accepted too!

We're very excited to launch our new Reading Program. We can't wait to watch as each of your astronauts travels on an exciting journey to Mars!

Theme: "Mission to Mars"

• Students will be working together as a class to complete a 1.41 million mile trip through space to reach the Red Planet.
• A spaceship will represent each class, and the students will be the astronauts. As reading sheets are turned in, the spaceship will advance through space on its way to Mars.

Goal

• The goal for each student is to turn in 20 reading sheets over the course of the program (24-25 weeks). There are five lines on each reading sheet. Students may read more than one sheet per week.
• Each line of the reading sheet represents:
  • 30 minutes of reading for 4^th and 5^th graders
  • 20 minutes of reading for K – 3^rd graders.

Progress

Achievement will be tracked using the provided reading sheets and class logs.

• Students and parents will fill out reading sheets at home.
  Printable reading logs
  
  • Grades K-3
  • Grades 4-5
  
  
• Turn in reading sheets to the classroom.
• Progress will be recorded during scheduled trips to the library.
• Students who turn in reading sheets will receive a "Reading Rocket" which they may choose to redeem at the Green Card Store for a small prize.

Awards

• 20 reading sheets = Gold Medal
• 100% class participation = 100% Award of Merit
• Top classroom = Pizza party
• Top reader in the school = Gift certificate for Yellow Brick Road Bookstore

Questions? Please contact Shelly Griswold or Derby Pattengill.

Get a head start on the 2010 Nominees for the California Young Reader's Medal.

We'll be reading and voting on the nominated books for elementary grades.

We're delighted to welcome you to our world of reading! Supporting the BW curriculum, the library's goal is to instill a life-long love of reading. Let's get started!

Be sure to check out the learning resources we have available. And see this year's California Young Reader's Medal Nominees. We'll feature new books in our collection and highlight classics and old favorites. And we're looking for your recommendations to inspire other readers with your favorite titles.

Please read our book borrowing policy. A permission slip will come home in your child's communication folder. Please help us take care of our books.