AUGUST
August is a month of introductions in a school setting. Documents included broadly address many elements that combine to build a healthy and successful summer reading program. As August serves as a short school month, it is the perfect time to begin building relationships for the year ahead. Documents include a welcome and informational letter for library users and caregivers that includes an invitation to visit during open house, an introduction to third and fourth grade book club, information about the library birthday book program, and a link to the Washington Elementary Library website. Please refer to the webpage as an example of a working school library link for connecting parents, staff, and students with critical information and resources year-round.
Do not hesitate to get started right away! It is critical to know your district and your readers, and the limitations they may face throughout the school year and summer months. Understanding difficulties of reading success at the beginning of the year may help generate solutions that can benefit all families facing extra challenges such as those of low socioeconomic status.
Elements of a successful summer reading program that will be addressed in August:
August is a month of introductions in a school setting. Documents included broadly address many elements that combine to build a healthy and successful summer reading program. As August serves as a short school month, it is the perfect time to begin building relationships for the year ahead. Documents include a welcome and informational letter for library users and caregivers that includes an invitation to visit during open house, an introduction to third and fourth grade book club, information about the library birthday book program, and a link to the Washington Elementary Library website. Please refer to the webpage as an example of a working school library link for connecting parents, staff, and students with critical information and resources year-round.
Do not hesitate to get started right away! It is critical to know your district and your readers, and the limitations they may face throughout the school year and summer months. Understanding difficulties of reading success at the beginning of the year may help generate solutions that can benefit all families facing extra challenges such as those of low socioeconomic status.
Elements of a successful summer reading program that will be addressed in August:
- Building relationships with students and caregivers
- Introduction to parent and student accountability in reading
- Introduction to positive independent reading habits
- Ample opportunities for library use
- Introduction to teacher librarian and public librarian collaboration
- Access for all students, including those of low socioeconomic status by providing cost-free book clubs and financial assistance to any families wishing to purchase a birthday book for their student
Welcome: Introduction Letter to Caregiver
welcometoourlibrary.docx |
Third and Fourth Grade Book Club
thirdfourthgradebookclub.parentletter.pdf.docx |
Birthday Book Program
birthdaybookprogram.parentletter.docx |
Washington Elementary Website