Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
Leon County Schools
Apalachee Tapestry Magnet School of the Arts
Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!
January 23 – 27, 2017
Theme: “Literacy Changes Our World!”
Monday, January 23: Celebrate reading kick-off on the morning newsCommunicate upcoming activities and read a book.
9:00 – 9:20 “Read Across the Campus” (20 minutes)
Tuesday, January 24:
“Book Buddy Day” –
Selected students in grades 3-5 will read to an assigned K-2
class
Wednesday, Januay 25:
“Classroom Trivia”—
A question will be given and the winning class will be
announced.
(Question: K-2 will be about a book and 3-5 will be about
an author)
Thursday, January 26:
“Book Talks”: Select one student to share their favorite
book on the morning news.
Friday, January 27:
“Reading Celebration” –
Students who have an 85% AR reading average or higher
for the 3rd nine weeks will be invited. These students will
wear special Reading Reward Pins and will receive a
Popcorn treat.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Astoria Park Elementary
Monday,
January 23rd
Tuesday,
January 24th
Wednesday,
January 25th
Hats ON for reading
Students wear hats, “I Want My Hat Back” read on news
Ongoing throughout the week:
Non-Fiction Challenge
Linking Together with Books – When students score 80% or better on an AR
quiz, they fill out a paper link with the title of the book. The links will be chained
together in the media center.
Reading Rocks, Wear Funky Socks
Students wear mismatched socks, “Fox in Socks” read on the news.
Teaming Up With A Good Book & A Buddy
Students wear team gear, book about FSU read on the news
Thursday,
January 26th
Guest readers: Deputies and Godby football players
Classes pair up and buddy read or buddy read within their class
Readers Are Leaders
Students dress for a job they would like to do one day, books about various
careers highlighted on news
Friday,
January 27th
Catch Some Rays & Read
Students wear sunglasses, “Pete the Cat And His Magic Sunglasses” read on the
news
Each class reads for 20 minutes, students may wear sunglasses
The class with the most AR points earned all week gets a special prize!
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: BOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Monday,
January 23rd
READING BUDDIES DAY!
Tuesday,
January 24th
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY
Wednesday,
January 25th
STORYTELLING
Thursday,
January 26th
LEADERS ARE READERS
Friday,
January 27th
PARADE
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Canopy Oaks Elementary
Monday,
January 23rd
DROP (DEAR)
Mystery Readers on morning news
Teacher read a story swap classes
Tuesday,
January 24th
Buddy Read-Flashlight Reading with your little buddy
Mystery Readers
Wednesday,
January 25th
High School Athletes come from Leon to read and motivate students
to read
Mystery Reader
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
Literacy Night
*cupcake author walk
*Living Wax Museum
*Sight Word Bingo
*Reading Nook
Mystery Reader
Dress as your favorite “Book Character”
Mystery Reader
Chaires Elementary
Celebrate Literacy
Week
Monday
Schoolwide
Surprise!!!
DEAR Time
Admin will
announce when
everyone will
stop what they
are doing and
read for 20
minutes.
Teachers will
be notified of
the time
beforehand for
planning
purposes, but
sudents should
be surprised!
***Also, starting
today, winning
bookmarks will
be passed out
in the media
center during
check out time.
January 23-27, 2017
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Snowball
Poetry
Students will
write an
acrostic poem
with
collaborators. I
have the
directions and
materials
needed.
Basically, each
student will be
handed a sheet
that has letters
going down the
side (like
NIGHT).
Student 1 will
begin with the
“N” and will
write the first
part of the
poem. When
time is called,
students will
crumple up the
paper and
throw (we will
talk about this).
The next
student will
then complete
the “I” section,
etc. until the
poem is
complete.
Guest Readers
Door
Feel free to invite
Decorating
someone special in
Contest
to read to your
All doors should be
class. Maybe
decorated by
someone from fire
10:00 AM today.
department, police
Judging
will begin
department, a
at 10:00 AM and
veterinarian,
announced on
football player, a
Friday. The
pilot, nurse, doctor,
winning
class will
etc. Tap into your
win a topsy turvy
resources (the
cake! Something
parents in your
similar
to this, but
classroom!!!). Let
different!
me know by Friday,
January 13, if you
have someone
coming and I will
make a simple
goodie bag for them
to thank them!
Friday
Character
Parade
Students and
teachers will
dress up as
their favorite
character from
a book. This
can be
individualized
or the whole
class can work
together and
dress up from
the same book.
Students will
carry their
books with
them on this
parade. This
will also be an
opportunity for
students to see
all the
decorated
doors!
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
Leon County Schools
Monday,
January 23rd
Monday January 23, 2017:
◦ Classroom Mystery Readers (See attached letter)
" Conley's Book Blizzard"
Tuesday,
January 24th
Tuesday January 24, 2017:
◦ Classroom Mystery Readers
◦ " Conley's Book Blizzard"
Teachers read to other classes on their grade level.
Wednesday,
January 25th
Wednesday January 25, 2017:
◦ Classroom Mystery Readers
◦ " Conley's Book Blizzard"
"Cozy Up with a Good Book Day!" Teachers and Students can wear
school appropriate pajamas.
Thursday January 26, 2017:
◦ Classroom Mystery Readers
" Conley's Book Blizzard"
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
Friday January 27, 2017
◦ Classroom Mystery Readers
◦ " Conley's Book Blizzard" Winners announced on the morning
news.
Book Character Parade (more information coming soon) – Students
and teachers dress up as their favorite book character, I can't wait for
this day!!!!
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: ____DeSoto Trail Elementary__________________
Monday,
January 23rd
To connect Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida with our school theme this year
about leaders & leadership, our theme for this week will be: “Literacy and
Leaders Change Our World.” Leaders in our school or community will be guest
readers on our WDTS morning news show. We will also have a literacy themed
Poster Contest; classes will have a Read-a-Thon on a day of their choosing; and
we will have Buddy Reading occur during the week.
Guest reader: DTES Student Council President, Kendall Sweeting (5th
grader)
Literacy Posters on display in media center
Tuesday,
January 24th
Guest reader: Judge McKibbon
Literacy Posters on display in media center
Wednesday,
January 25th
Guest reader: Janis Edwards, retiring 4th grade teacher
Literacy Posters on display in media center
Thursday,
January 26th
Guest reader: Sheriff Deputy Halligan, our school’s resource officer
Literacy Posters on display in media center
Friday,
January 27th
Guest reader: Superintendent, Rocky Hanna
Literacy Posters on display in media center
*Optional Buddy Reading: Upper grades are paired with a primary class for buddy reading.
• 3rd Graders buddy with Kindergarten
• 4th Graders buddy with 1st
• 5th Graders buddy with 2nd
See separate attachment for pairings. If you would like, the paired teachers will plan a convenient time during the
week for their classes to do buddy reading.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: _Ft. Braden_____________________
Monday,
January 23rd
“Score with a great book!!”
Students & staff wear their favorite team jersey or t-shirt.
Baseball players from Godby high school will come out to read to
students.
Tuesday,
January 24th
“We’re WILD about reading!!!”
Students & staff wear their wackiest, tackiest outfit to school.
Wednesday,
January 25th
“On the hunt for a good book!!”
Students & staff wear camouflage to school.
Thursday,
January 26th
“Pop open a great book!!!”
All classrooms will be given a bag of popcorn for students to eat while
reading their favorite book.
Friday,
January 27th
“Character Day!!!”
Students and staff dress up as their favorite character from a book.
Student from Flagler college will come out to read to students.
Other events include:
*Members of administration will read their favorite book on the school news throughout the week.
*Each class will participate in a door decorating contest to showcase their favorite book. (The judging
will take place Friday, 1/27).
*We will have a “Bagels & Books” event on Thursday, January 26th at. Parents will be invited to come to
our media center to learn about reading strategies that can be used a home to help their children
become more successful readers while they enjoy bagels and other breakfast items.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: __Gilchrist____________________
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These activities will take
place the whole week.
January 23-January 27
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Nonfiction Challenge-Students will read non-fiction books, successfully
pass the A.R. quiz and earn a bookmark and charms.
Get Caught Reading-Schoolwide bulletin board of pictures of
students, celebrities and school staff who get caught reading.
Sunshine State Readers-Students who read the Sunshine State
Young Readers’ Award and Sunshine State Young Readers’ Jr. Award
books will get to put their name on a sun and have it posted on the
bulletin board in the media center.
Literacy Fun Facts-Various fun facts and trivia relating to literacy will
be broadcasted on the WGES morning news show each day.
“My Favorite Book” Bulletin Board-Students and school staff may
have their picture with their favorite book along with a written
recommendation to read it and why featured on a school wide bulletin
board.
Accelerated Reader (A.R.) Prizes and Recognition-Students who
earn specific point goals will win prizes and be able to appear on the
WGES morning news.
Guest Readers-Guest readers (parents and community leaders) will
read to individual classes.
Reader Dogs-Dog owners and their canine companions from the
R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs®) will read with
individual students.
Reading Special Books in Special Area-Special area teachers begin
each class by reading aloud a picture book.
Buddy Reading-Primary students will be paired up with intermediate
students to read books together.
Classroom Activities-Individual classrooms will participate in
various activities to celebrate literacy.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School:
Monday,
January 23rd
Tuesday,
January 24th
Wednesday,
January 25th
Thursday,
January 26th
Hawks Rise Elementary
BAD CASE OF STRIPES
Students and staff wear stripes to school.
A guest reader will read "A Bad Case of
Stripes" by David Shannon on the morning
news.
POEM IN YOUR POCKET
Encourage students to carry a poem in
their pocket. Students may share their
poems with friends.
READING ROCKS, WEAR FUNKY SOCKS
Students and staff wear mismatched socks to
school.
A guest reader will read "Fox in Socks" by
Dr. Seuss on the morning news..
WEAR SOMETHING YOU CAN READ
Students and staff wear shirts with
words on them.
Each homeroom will take an extra 15
minutes to read today.
Friday,
January 27th
HATS ON FOR READING
Students and staff wear hats to school.
A guest reader will read "I Want My Hat
Back" by Jon Klassen on the morning
news.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Killearn Lakes
Monday,
January 23rd
Super Hero Day: Dress up as a super hero and donate a can of soup
for a local food bank. We are proud of our super readers!
Tuesday,
January 24th
PJ Day: Wear your PJs and donate $1.00 to Relay for Life.
Wednesday,
January 25th
Mad about Reading: Dress up as a mad scientist to encourage reading
across the curriculum. Encourage reading non-fiction books. Wear a
science vocabulary word.
Thursday,
January 26th
Western Day – Rounding Up Readers! YEEHAW! Wear western
attire and wear a vocabulary word on your hat.
Friday,
January 27th
Reading Rocks – Dress like a rock star.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: ___Oak Ridge Elementary___________________
Monday,
January 23rd
Monday- Oak Ridge Eagles are Mad about reading
• Students and teachers will take 20 minutes during the day to Drop
Everything and Read!
Tuesday,
January 24th
Tuesday-Sock it to a good Book
• Students are encouraged to wear their crazy socks to school and read
a book related to the theme.
Wednesday,
January 25th
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
Wednesday-Go wild for a good book
• Students and teachers are encouraged to dress wild
• Teachers will tune in to WOAK and watch Mrs. Brunner read Wild
About Books.
• Possibly have community members come out and read to classes.
Thursday-Hats off to a good book
• Students and teachers will wear their favorite hat
• Students will continue to read books related to the theme
Friday- Literacy Parade
• ALL classes and teachers will participate in celebrating how “Literacy
Changes Our World” by marching in the Literacy parade.
Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! January 23--27, 2017
Literacy Changes our World
Pace School
Monday, January 23th
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Tuesday, January 24th
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Wednesday, January 25th
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Daily DEAR time school-wide
Daily Book Drawing for free student books
Daily excerpts read on PA for “Guess What Book” game and
prize
Each homeroom designs a poster for the favorite book of the
class.
Catch the Rays and read Day – Bring a pair of sunglasses
and a blanket to school. We will wear our shades outside and
enjoy reading in the Florida sunlight.
Daily DEAR time school-wide
Daily Book Drawing for free student books
Daily excerpts read on PA for “Guess What Book” game and
prize
Literacy-Civics School Service Project—High school students
read to Elementary students.
Score with Books Day – Enjoy reading today while supporting
your favorite team by wearing your team shirt or colors to
school.
Daily DEAR time school-wide
Daily Book Drawing for free student books
Daily excerpts read on PA for “Guess What Book” game and
prize
Literacy-Civics School Service Project—High school students
read to Elementary students.
Thursday, January 26th
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Pajama Day – On this day, students and teachers are invited to
wear their pajamas to school. Bring your favorite book to read.
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Daily DEAR time school-wide
Daily Book Drawing for free student books
Daily excerpts read on PA for “Guess What Book” game and
prize
Literacy-Civics School Service Project—High school
students read to Elementary students.
Wild about Books Day – Please wear clothing related to
animals. Ex: Dogs, whales, or animal prints.
Daily DEAR time school-wide
Daily Book Drawing for free student books
Daily excerpts read on PA for “Guess What Book” game and
prize
Literacy-Civics School Service Project—High school students
read to Elementary students.
Dress as your favorite character day!
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Friday, January 27th
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Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Pineview
Monday,
January 23rd
Tuesday,
January 24th
WPVJ: introduces Literacy Week/plays Hot Tamale’s Read a Book
music video
9—10 am: Ms King and Ms Norwood read Quick as a Cricket in
English and Spanish—1st grade and K/Ms Gerry
1130 am play: Mermaids Don’t Run Track—3rd gr Media class
12--1 pm: Mr Brown reads about stranger danger and counting to
preK in 1 preK classroom
WPVJ
11 am play: The Hat—2nd gr Media class
1130 am play: Mermaids Don’t Run Track—3rd gr Media class
1230 pm: World Literature—5th gr Media class
115—215 pm: Mr Brown reads to 2nd graders in Media Center
Wednesday,
January 25th
Thursday,
January 26th
WPVJ
11 am play: The Hat—2nd gr Media class
1130 am play: Mermaids Don’t Run Track—3rd gr Media class
1230 pm: World Literature—5th gr Media class
115—215 pm: Mr Brown reads about stranger danger and counting to
K in Media Center
WPVJ
9—10 am: LC Sheriff Deputies read texts about tolerance—
A Day in the Life of a Police Officer (K-1 level), I Have a Dream: The Story of
Martin Luther King, chapter 1: You Are As Good As Anyone (3rd-4th level) Young
People’s Stories of Peacefulness: To Fight or Not To Fight (4th-5th level) Young
People’s Stories of Respect: Age and Wisdom (5th level)
11 am play: The Hat—2nd gr Media class
Friday,
January 27th
WPVJ
1230 pm: World Literature—5th gr Media class
115—215 pm: Mr Brown reads to 5th graders in Media Center
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Riley Elementary
Monday,
January 23rd
Tuesday,
January 24th
Reading Around The World: Guest Volunteers will read to students
in K-1st grade
Wednesday,
January 25th
Donuts with Dad!
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
Storybook Parade
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: __Roberts____________________
Monday,
January 23rd
We’re ‘Red-y’ to Read! – wear red clothing
Tuesday,
January 24th
Hats Off to Books! – wear a hat
Wednesday,
January 25th
Reading Makes Your Dreams Come True – wear school-appropriate
pajamas
Thursday,
January 26th
Books Brighten Our Lives – wear bright clothing
Friday,
January 27th
Book Character Dress Up Parade
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Ruediger Elementary
Monday,
January 23rd
Too Cool for School
Wear: Sunglasses
Guest Reader: “Pet the Cat: Too Cool For School” by Eric Litwin
Tuesday,
January 24th
Readers are Great Leaders
Wear: Dress for a job you want on day
Morning News: Career Spotlight
Wednesday,
January 25th
Dot Day
Wear: Polka dots
Guest Reader: “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds
Thursday,
January 26th
Going Green
Wear: Green clothes
Guest Reader: “Green Wilma” by Tedd Arnold
Friday,
January 27th
Book Character Dress Up Day
Wear: Dress up like your favorite book character
All Week Long
Reading Out of this World
For every 100 on an AR test, students will fill out a star and add it to the constellation in the Media
Center.
Take 20
Teachers and students will read for 20 minutes in class each day.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Celebrate Literacy Week Agenda
January 23-27, 2017
Theme: “Literacy around the World”
 Monday (Sport Guest Readers)
• Kindergarten & 1st grade
• Depending on the number of guest readers- possibly 2nd grade
 Tuesday (“Law Enforcement Day” Guest Readers)
• 1st and 2nd grade classes
 Wednesday (Retired Educators Day)
• 3-5th grades will receive Readers
 Thursday (Multicultural Day & Class Buddy Reading)
• Each Grade Level dress to represent your selected country
• Primary(K-2) pairs with Intermediate (3-5) for buddy reading
activities
 Friday:
• Parent Readers
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: Sealey Elementary School
Monday,
January 23rd
(These events will continue
throughout the week.)
Paper Bag Book Reports Service Project 2nd Grade
Second Grade students will complete book reports on an AR book they have read this school year.
This will be a service project that allows our students to share the love and joy of reading with our
community. We are partnering with Publix for this amazing opportunity. Publix is donating paper
bags for students to be creative and share their book reports on, then the bags will be used when
bagging groceries at our local Publix.
Sidewalk Quotes of Inspiration 5th Grade
Fifth Grade will create Sidewalk Quotes of Inspiration. This would consist of students working in
small groups to identify their favorite quote from a book they have read and write the reason the
quote resonates with them.
Tuesday,
January 24th
Wednesday,
January 25th
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
5 Course Meal for Healthy Readers 4th Grade
Fourth Grade students will read books from a menu including selections from different food choices.
Fruits/Veggies (Poetry), Meat (Biography/History), Milk (Sports/Hobbies), Fish (Science/Nature), and
Dessert (Fiction).
Fairy Tale Day 1st Grade
First Grade students will compare and contrast 2 fairy tales. Classes can be very creative with how
the fairy tales are introduced and discussed.
Maggie the Beagle with a Broken tail and the Baby Sea Turtles Presentation 3rd Grade
3rd Grade Caferteria 8:45 – 9:30; Tutoring Students will stay from 9:30 – 10:00 in classroom
across from Parramore’s room
Third Grade students will participate in a presentation about Maggie the Beagle and her adventures
with sea turtles. This presentation is sponsored by the Tallahassee Rotary Club.
Dalmation Day (101 Reasons to Read)
Kindergarten students will sing songs, read stories, and/or poems about dogs for 101 minutes.
Flashlight Friday ALL GRADES
ALL grades are asked to bring in a small flashlight. Students will take out their flashlights to read in the
dark.
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 18-24, 2017
School: Kate Sullivan
Wednesday,
January 18th
Tackle a New Book – Wear a jersey from your favorite team.
Thursday,
January 19th
Step Into a Good Book – wear funky socks.
Friday,
January 20th
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover – wear an antonym on the front of
your shirt and a synonym on the back.
Monday,
January 23rd
Poetry in Motion. Share a poem with your reading buddy.
Tuesday,
January 24th
K-2 Character Parade; 3-5 Vocabulary Parade
Celebrate Literacy Week
January 23-27, 2017
School: __Woodville School_____
Monday,
January 23rd
Tuesday,
January 24th
Wednesday,
January 25th
Thursday,
January 26th
Friday,
January 27th
Celebrity Reader – 10 a.m. (Cay Hohmeister, Director of Leon County Library)
D.E.A.R. 8:35 – 8:55 (K – 5) Enrichment (6 – 8)
Marathon of Points Challenge Launch (Party Week of 01/30/17)
SSYRA Spring Kickoff Challenge (4th Quarter Lock-in Prize)
Ms. O’s Marathon Challenge – Running for Reading Kick-Off
Student Book Talk on WSN (2nd Grade)
Mystery Readers
Art & Media Collaborative Caldecott Lesson
Celebrity Reader – 10 a.m. (CasaNova Nurse, WTXL Meteorologist)
D.E.A.R. 8:35 – 8:55 (K – 5) Enrichment (6 – 8)
Student Book Talk on WSN (3rd Grade)
Mystery Readers
Art & Media Collaborative Caldecott Lesson
Celebrity Reader – 10 a.m. (Rosanne Wood, LC School Board Member)
D.E.A.R. 8:35 – 8:55 (K – 5) Enrichment (6 – 8)
Student Book Talk on WSN (4th Grade)
Mystery Readers
Art & Media Collaborative Caldecott Lesson
Celebrity Reader – 10 a.m. (Superintendent Rocky Hanna)
D.E.A.R. 8:35 – 8:55 (K – 5) Enrichment (6 – 8)
Door Decorating Contest (Genre)
Student Book Talk on WSN (5th Grade)
Mystery Readers
Art & Media Collaborative Caldecott Lesson
Celebrity Reader – 9 a.m./10 a.m. (Rep. Ramon Alexander/Commissioner Mary Ann
Lindley)
D.E.A.R. 8:35 – 8:55 (K – 5) Enrichment (6 – 8)
Door Decorating Contest Party for Winning Class (Donuts & HotChocolate)
Student Book Talk on WSN (Middle School)
Mystery Readers
Art & Media Collaborative Caldecott Lesson