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Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program

Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program. Trent Public Library http://www.wabash.edu/library/books/cdpl Laurel Junior High http://www.georgetown-texas.org/places.htm. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program. “T here is no substitute for books in the life of a child.” ~ Mary Ellen Chase ~

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Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program

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  1. Reading Rocks!Summer Reading Program Trent Public Library http://www.wabash.edu/library/books/cdpl Laurel Junior High http://www.georgetown-texas.org/places.htm

  2. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program • “There is no substitute for books in the life of a child.”~ Mary Ellen Chase ~ • Through a collaborative effort, the Trent Public Library and Laurel Junior High have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students.

  3. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program Just because school is out, reading does not have to take a vacation! Welcome 7th graders to the Trent Public Library’s Summer Reading Program- Reading Rocks! http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/swcounty/article_1e39cd73-18a7-5579-9c8c-af364f708e1a.html

  4. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program Reading Rocks! provides the structure necessary to maintain & improve reading levels over the summer months.

  5. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program “Reading is the only way we become good readers, develop a good writing style, an adequate vocabulary, advanced grammatical competence, and the only way we become good spellers”. (Kan, Katherine, Sizzling summer Reading Programs for Young Adults, 2nd ed. 2006).

  6. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program:Lifelong Readers Are the Goal Reading just five books over the summer causes a 3% gain in reading comprehension (Kan, Katherine, Sizzling summer Reading Programs for Young Adults, 2nd ed. 2006). To succeed, students need the opportunity to choose reading materials for themselves. (Miller, Donalyn. The Book Whisperer, Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child. 2009)

  7. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program Just Say “NO” to the Summer Slide Our Plan: -10 week program running June 7- August 11 -Meetings/activities twice a week -Community activities -Earn bonus for 7th grade with A.R. points -Come after lunch -Meet new friends, read new books, have fun

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  12. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program “My husband and I both work, leaving our 12 year old daughter home alone five days a week. Even though money is tight, we have never taken advantage of the school’s free summer lunch program because of the stigma attached. With the creation of Reading Rocks!, we will not only be sending our daughter for lunch at school, she will be able to walk to the library afterwards for free reading. We are very excited about the summer reading program.” Mother of Carrie B.

  13. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program “If we had a summer reading program, I wouldn’t feel so lonely in the summer. Both my parents work, so I’m usually home by myself all day. If there was a reading program for me in the library, I would have somewhere to belong when school is out.” Carrie B.

  14. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program • By developing strong reading skills, doors are opened for life long learning. • This program is a collaboration between the school and public libraries, both working to better the lives of students. • Summer reading lessens the reading gap for disadvantaged youth. • Outside access to books encourages positive reading practices.

  15. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program • Good things can happen, not only for our libraries, but for the community as a whole. • If we invest in our youth now, they will become active members of our community in the future. • If we can gain access to kids, we gain access to their parents and can open their eyes to all our libraries have to offer them, as well.

  16. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program • In order to facilitate a change in the culture of our community, we need your help.

  17. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program Overview of the budget: 75 additional books $2,000 T-shirts $300 Journals $100 Art supplies $150 Baseball in April for each participant $300 Read In supplies $400 Bookmarks/calendars/fliers $55 Coffeehouse drinks $20 Final party $350 Awards $50 Total: $3,725 ($250 in reserve for overages) The remaining $1,000 will be held back to begin funding for the 2011-2012 Reading Rocks! Program.

  18. "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no person can sincerely try to help another without helping themselves." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Thank you for your consideration. Kristi Burgh, Amanda Cordovani and Denise Naumann

  19. Reading Rocks! Summer Reading Program L.E. 7 Kristi Burgh Amanda Cordovani Denise Naumann

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