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Reading and Then Some: Jan 16, 2015
Reading and Then Some: Jan 16, 2015
Reading and Then Some: Jan 16, 2015
media specialist whose barcode labels I am apparently not worthy to scan. However, it did get him motivated
to read The Fourth Stall and he checked out a couple more books before leaving. I need more details on the
project--it sounds good! After the meeting, Mrs. Ackerman was inspired to post a very cool reading list outside
her classroom--ask her about it!
Everyone took one or more laminated signs which say, "I'm reading
______ Ask me about it!" to post in their rooms or outside their doors.
Teachers who are actively engaged in reading and excited about it can
really make the difference, especially with the lowest-achieving students.
Reading with them during SSR is one of the most important things a
teacher can do during the day.
I haven't mentioned every person who came, but I was so very pleased to
see everyone who attended! This is just a beginning--if you would like to
attend next time you won't be behind or out of the loop. Reading And Then Some is a book club/reading
group/professional development/technology training/opportunity for fellowship with colleagues. It will be
what we all make of it. The door prizes on Friday were pots of miniature daffodils which said, "Let's Grow!" to
symbolise what's ahead: starting small, but blossoming into something bigger and brighter.
The next Reading And Then Some day will be Friday, January 30th. Come if you can, when you can. I have
some different snacks in store, and in our first Technology Tidbit I'll be sharing a resource for thousands of
free eBooks and practically free audiobooks which you can read or listen to on any mobile device. And don't
forget to sign up in PDExpress!
Mrs. Ackerman and Mrs. Anderson won the door prizes for January 16!
P.S. I almost forgot to mention that there will be a prize drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card at the end of this
nine weeks and the next as well! Everyone who attends gets their name in the pot each time, so come often for
more chances to win. There will also be opportunities for additional entries revealed in the weeks ahead.