Classic Books Program

Orientation
& Training Dates for Classic Books
Sign up now for your chance to become part of
the Classic Book Program! We strongly urge all
of you who would like to volunteer for the
Classroom Coordinator's job in your child's
class. If you would like to lead a discussion
and have never done so, please come to the
training as well. Laura and I promise to keep
it fun and fast-moving! And we will have
snacks! We will be training K-2 grades
separately from 3-6 because of the different
styles of discussions held. Here are the dates
and time:
Thursday Sept. 21: 9:05-10:15
K-2 grades
10:15-11:30
3-6 grades
Friday Sept. 22:
9:05-10:15 K-2 grades
10:15-11:30
3-6 grades
You only need to attend one session for your
child's grade. Please email me to let me know
which date you will be attending. We look
forward to seeing you there! |
The students at Wilder Elementary have
the opportunity to participate in an exciting volunteer
enrichment program known as Classic Books. The purpose of
the program is to encourage children to read, and to enrich
that reading experience through a discussion with peers and
adults.
The students will have an orientation
to explain what will be expected of them. The books will be
assigned and students will have 2 weeks to finish the book
unless the teacher has chosen a different model that better
suits the students’ needs.
The student commitment is to read the
assigned book by the discussion date. Books are chosen for
literary value and appropriateness to the grade level. They
are chosen from an approved list prepared by the Lake
Washington School District. We would appreciate your
positive encouragement as your child reads at home and you
may help with the reading.
The Classic Books Program provides a
non-threatening setting where trained PTSA leaders direct
the discussions by asking thought-provoking questions. The
students gain a better understanding of each book discussed
and improve their critical thinking skills.
There is no cost to students
participating. Our PTSA continues to purchase new and
exciting book sets to enhance the existing school
collection. Students borrow the books and take care of them
as they would a library book. Any lost books must be
replaced by the parent/guardian.
We ask for one parent to act as
classroom coordinator for Classic Books to work with the
teacher to provide the best style of Classic Books for that
grade level and the students’ needs. There will be a one
and a half hour training session to prepare interested
parents/guardians scheduled some time in late September.
Watch Parent Organizer for scheduled dates and times. We
would love to have you be a part of this worthwhile
program! Feel free to contact us through email or call if
you have any questions.
Judy Russo
Program Coordinator (4th-6th grade)
Cootessa@verizon.net
(206)-979-1133 voice mail
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