Laura Ingalls Wilder PTSA
School year 2006-2007

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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