As we continue to progress in our literacy efforts at Clever
Schools, we have attended many conferences with some of the leading authors and
researchers in the field. Every book I’ve read and every speaker I have
heard always emphasizes the importance of “volume reading”. We have heard
over and over that the more a student reads, the more success they have in
their overall school achievement.
One of the ways we are trying to accomplish more “volume
reading” is with the implementation of our Quarterly Reading Challenges.
This quarter we are “Reading for a Slam Dunk” and each student has been given
the criteria to meet this challenge. Those students who meet the
challenge this quarter will be entered into a prize drawing, receive an extra
recess AND a special school assembly! Please take a moment to read the attached
brochure which outlines the importance of reading at home and we beg you to
encourage reading at home.
It’s not too late…there are 22 school days left in the
quarter! Congratulations to the students who have already placed their
name on the “Wall of Fame” for the quarter. I hope to see EVERYONE
represented by March 6th!
Thank you for your continued support at home,
Mrs. Wallin
