Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Summer Reading

The Riverside Public Library's bookmobile made a stop by Emerson today to help promote the Public Library's Summer Reading program. The bookmobile will be making stops at several parks including Bordwell Park and Bobby Bonds this summer to help keep our children reading all summer.


Mrs. Banuelos will be there every day starting at 11 a.m. Lunch starts at 11:45. This is not a "drop off" program; parents should attend with their children.

We are going to try to motivate the students to read by promoting the Public Library's incentive program. It has a pizza coupons, other prizes as well as a free pass to Castle Park for students who complete the program. On top of that, we will be continuing our incentive program (funded by you, the PTA), which will include small toy prizes.

Today in the students' backpacks, a promotional flier will be sent home that includes some outstanding events, such as magic shows, that will take place at the Cybrary, the downtown library, and other library locations as well.

How can you ensure summer reading achievement?
1.) Participate in the free summer lunch and reading programs.
2.) Encourage your child's friends to join you at the park for reading and lunch.
3.) Participate in the Library's programs (and take friends with you!)
4.) Require you children to read and take AR quizzes all summer long.
5.) Build in some additional incentives for reading: such as pass a quiz/read a book to earn park playground time.
6.) Require one hour of reading every day before any electronics are turned on!

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