Welcome to Hawkwood School's
"Spring Into Reading" Read-a-Thon
Have you seen this image circulating on the web these days? No matter what, every year it always makes me laugh.
To celebrate the change of seasons we are giving reading and literacy some extra attention. It's time to find a warm, sunny spot and curl up with a book. The challenge is to do this daily from Saturday, March 13th until Sunday, March 21st.
Packages went out to students this week with full details on:
- how the read-a-thon works (tracking sheet & pledge form)
- special activities/events at school, and
- don't forget prizes!
We are excited to share with you more information about the fun stuff, including what students have a chance to win when they are entered into the "Reach for a Book" Draw Prize for participating in the Read-a-Thon. Find out more below. I promise it will excite everyone!
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Activities
- For the duration of the read-a-thon, a daily “stop, drop & read” announcement will be made at a random time. Students will pause what they’re doing, grab a book and read on the spot for 5 minutes.
- Classrooms will turn the school hallways into a visual library by decorating their doors like a book cover or storyline theme from a book voted on by students.
- Friday, March 19th is “Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character” Day. Mark this date on your calendars and prepare a fun (no weapons) costume to celebrate everyone’s reading accomplishments.
Individual Prizes
- The student who reads, or is engaged with a book, for the most minutes in each grade, K-6 (a total of 7 students) will receive a $15 gift certificate for Indigo.
“Reach for a Book” Draw Prize
- Every student who participates (Student Tracking Sheet & Pledge Form due Monday, March 22nd to hawkwoodsociety@gmail.com) will be entered into a draw for a “wow” prize. Wait for it…
It's a GoPro HERO9 Bundle (worth $530!)
All winners will be announced on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.
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You can download the full "Spring Into Reading" Read-a-Thon package by clicking >> right here!
The timing for the Friends of Hawkwood School Society's "Spring Into Reading" Read-a-Thon also matches up nicely with Hawkwood School's Scholastics Virtual Book Fair that runs from March 8-19th. Be sure to take a look at the great selection of books that'll keep our bookworms reading into summertime.
