Literacy Programs at Kay's Creek

Tooth be told, Let the books unfold...IT'S ON!!! This year's  KPDO reading challenge.

August 22-March 31

Kay's Creek has once again been challenged by KPDO to read 10,000 books by March 31. Punch cards, online recording sheets, and a recording sheet sent home will help keep track of the books read.  Once a reader has completed a book they will let the librarian know so they can punch their card.  They can bring in their recording sheet or enter it online at home.  Once the sheet is turned in the online tracker will also have the book recorded.  If your reader would like to email the name of the book read, their name, their teacher's name to KaysCreekReads@gmail.com the books will be recorderd online.

For every 10 books completed readers can turn their punch card into Mrs. Johnson for a small reward. 

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Rock the Halls

The 1st Friday of the Month
1:15- 1:25

Top Readers will Rock the Halls on the 1st Friday of the month.  Families are invited to cheer on and celebrate their readers. 

An email will be sent to families at the beginning of the week for parent approval of minutes.  Later in the week paper invitations with tickets will be sent home.  As this event takes place during school all adult guest will need a ticket ( you may list multiple names on one ticket) and photo ID to be admitted to the school.  You may take a photo on your phone of your ID if it is easier for you.   Please do not arrive before 1:10 pm, as lunch clean up is completed. If you arrive early please wait in the entryway.  Grades 3-6 will enter their minutes on the excel sheet.  There is a video to help on the school's website under the library page.  The top readers will be chosen  We encourage all readers to be honest and parents to approve the minutes entered. If you feel there has been a mistake in the minutes please let us know.  We want to promote reading not cheating.  

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Enter your minutes by 8:00pm on Sunday here.

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You can also email your minutes  to KaysCreekReads@gmail.com

Davis Book Battles

Reading begins now.
Meetings are held the 1st Friday of the month, beginning in October, from 1:30-2:00 pm. 
Grades 3,4,5, & 6

Davis Book Battles is a district wide competition in which students read books from a list of 20 chosen books.  3 & 4 grades read the same books, and 5 & 6 do the same.  They only compete against teams in their same grade.  Readers will be on a team of no more than 5 readers.  Teams will pick a name, be given lanyards to collect pins for books they have read, and keep a study guide.  Teams will battle each other in April to determine the one team from each grade who will go onto represent Kay's Creek at district.

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Download your registration form here and bring it to the library!

READventure

October through May

A new challenge this year for 1 & 2 grades, kindergarten and our functional skills class.   Each class will be given a list of challenges and a reading log.    For every completed challenge book  read, readers will be given a pin to collect on their lanyard.  Those who complete the challenge, 20 books in 1 & 2 grade and 10 books in kindergarten and FS, will receive a special pin representing their achievement.  Readers can also add these books to our 10,000 book goal!

Literacy Week & Dr. Seuss Birthday Party & Family Reading Night

February 25-March 1, 2019

During this week we will have fun activities in the library, in writing and in art preps.  We invite those who would like to dress up with a different theme every day.  On Friday, those who would like to dress as their favorite character, have a chance to Rock the Halls with the top readers.  The best costume will be chosen by their teacher and/or their class.

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Thursday, February 28 is our annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party & Family Reading Night.  There will be raffles, pins, and cake! Decorations will be created by your students!  Come with the family and enjoy a Dr. Seuss book read by our amazing librarian, Mrs. Johnson,  a story from Principal Andrews, and if we are lucky a special guest!

Kay's Creek Birthday Book Club

All year long

We are hoping to increase our library's inventory and celebrate birthdays at the same time!
The school has asked treats not to be sent to school for students’ birthdays, but there is a way to share a treat with the school and help our library grow! 
A $10 donation to the Birthday Book Club is a gift to share with the whole school.  Your reader will be able to choose a book from the Birthday Book Box, which is filled with some of the newest and most requested books.  A book plaque will be placed inside the book with the student’s first name, the month, and year it was donated.  A candle sticker put on the spine indicates it is a Birthday Book Club book to the students. The chosen book will be presented during your student’s class library period. The special Birthday Book Song and Dance will be performed. Then a quick photo of your reader and the Birthday Book is snapped. The birthday reader will be given a pin and be the 1st person to check out the book!  Their photo will be placed on the Birthday Book Club Wall.  At the end of the year their picture will be placed inside the book, with the consent of the parent. Kay's Creek readers will enjoy this generous gift for years to come.  Every time someone opens the book, they will know it was shared by your child!
As a reminder  an email will be sent at the beginning of your student’s birthday month, or ½ birthday for those who celebrate in June, July, and August. We look forward to celebrating your child’s birthday with the school and watching our library grow.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you, Mrs. Johnson.