According to current research, not reading during the summer can result in a two-year lag in reading achievement.
We expect all of our Teague Tigers to participate in two reading initiatives this summer: the Florida Department of Education’s
Summer Literacy Adventure Challenge and Seminole County Public Schools’ Let’s Read, Seminole!
Our first summer reading initiative is the Florida Department of Education’s Summer Literacy Adventure Challenge!
Florida’s students are being challenged to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break. Each Teague
student can fill out his or her pledge by following this link: Summer Literacy Pledge.
Following the summer break, the Florida Department of Education will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of
participation. The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott. More
information about the 2017 Summer Literacy Adventure can be found at http://www.justreadflorida.com.
Our 2nd initiative is Let’s Read, Seminole! Students, a reading log is your entry form for a chance to win great prizes. Reading
logs can be found on the SCPS website using this link: https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/district/departments/lets-read-seminole/readinglogs.stml
Complete an online reading log, or fill out a printed form and return it when you start school in August. There will a school drawing
held at Teague in September, with prizes to include 2017-18 Yearbooks, tablets and other goodies. School winners will be entered
into the district drawing. District winners will receive a special prize award, and be recognized by the Superintendent and School
Board Members at an October School Board meeting.
So, students, take the Summer Literacy Pledge and participate in Let’s Read, Seminole!
Read some great books, and join us as we celebrate literacy when we return to Teague in August!