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STUDENT CREW BUILDING A READING CULTURE. DR. RICHARD J. HUTNIK PRINCIPAL SAMMY MCCLURE MIDDLE SCHOOL DALLAS, GEORGIA. “Nothing is more important to us than helping you inspire your students to want to read and to keep reading.”. – Alan Boyko President , Scholastic Book Fairs.
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STUDENT CREW BUILDING A READING CULTURE
DR. RICHARD J. HUTNIKPRINCIPALSAMMY MCCLURE MIDDLE SCHOOL DALLAS, GEORGIA
“Nothing is more important to us than helping you inspire your students to want to read and to keep reading.” – Alan Boyko President, Scholastic Book Fairs
Access, Choice, and Reading Practice As a school leader, you have the power to connect kids with books they want to read. www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/principals/resources.asp
WHAT IS ABOOK FAIR? • Partnership between Scholastic and your school • Encourages and promotes reading • Creates lifelong readers
WHAT IS A STUDENT CREW? • A group of self-motivated students who love to read. • Members encourage their peers to connect with books.
HOW ARE STUDENT CREW MEMBERS SELECTED? • Qualities/Experiences • Areas of Interest • Time Commitment • Transportation • Grades • Attendance • Teacher Recommendation
McClure Book Fair Student Crew Application • Name ______________________________________________________________________ • HR Teacher __________________________________________ Grade ________________ • In which of the following areas would you most be interested in working? (check all that apply) • _____ announcements _____ teacher preview _____ decorating • _____ contests _____ posters _____ incentives • _____ commercials _____ teacher wish lists _____ special events • _____ book talks _____ technology (need experience using PowerPoint and Word) • What qualities do you think you possess that would qualify you for the student crew? • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • Why do you want to be a part of the student crew? • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • If you were on the student crew this year, what contributions did you make to the fairs? (be specific) • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________ • How do you feel about working in a group with other students? • _____________________________________________________________________________ • _____________________________________________________________________________
Our meetings are held before and after school so you must be available and have transportation home on multiple days each week. Failure to attend meetings can prevent you from participating. • I am available and have transportation to attend meetings before and after school. ___ Yes__No • I understand the requirements for the position and my signature confirms that I am in good standing with my teachers in regards to my grades and conduct. I further understand that if I fail to meet these requirements or if I do not satisfactorily perform my job that I will not be allowed to participate. • Print Name _____________________________Signature ______________________________ • Parent Signature __________________________________ Date ________________________ • **Please return to the media center by Friday, April 20, 2012.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT CREW • Set themed goals of the Book Fair • Create excitement for the Book Fair • Advertize the Book Fair