Ms. Pappalardo & Mrs. Bigge
March of Dimes Champions
by Mrs. Bigge
READING CHAMPIONS WINNERS
The classes that read the most books were:
For Primary: Mrs. Boyle's 1st Grade Class read 468 books
For Intermediate: Ms. Bowman's 4th Grade Class read 214 books
The classes that raised the most money were:
For Primary: Ms. Bowen's 1st Graders raised $735.00
For Intermediate: Mrs. Brook's 4th Grade Class raised $539.00
and Mrs. Kirk's 5th Grade Class raised $539.00
Each of the above classes will receive a pizza party
sponsored by the March of Dimes.
Congratulations to the following 2 students who read the most books.
They will be the "Acting Principal" in June.
For the Primary Grades: Kylee Schwab in 1st Grade
For the Intermediate Grades: Jessica McClelland in 3rd Grade
Raising the most money for Primary Grades:
Alexandra Perotti in 1st Grade raised $600.00
For Intermediate Grades:
Vivian Nguyen in 5th Grade raised $360.00
Congratulations to all the students who participated in the March of Dimes. We also thank Mrs. Bigge, who coordinated the project, and all the parents and sponsors who made the March of Dimes Reading Champions program so successful.
The March of Dimes helps babies who are born too early, too little, or too sick.
READING ALOUD TO YOUR CHILD
From the time children are born, they love to hear the sound of their parents voices. When parents read to their children, the youngsters build a desire to learn how to read. Some of my happiest memories are of the many days that my mom or sisters read nursery rhymes, fairy tales, or stories of mythology to me.
Here are some ideas for reading aloud to your child:
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Get Comfortable! Cuddle next to each other on the couch, grab a pillow or blanket and select a new or favorite book. |
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Remove distractions: Find a quiet spot to read. Turn off the television and turn on the answering machine. |
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Encourage Participation: Children enjoy turning the pages of the book or repeating some of the words and phrase in the stories. |
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Keep it Appropriate: If you child has difficulty following the plot of the story, it may be too difficult for him or her. Select a book just above his/her reading level. |
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Ask Ms. Pappalardo, the librarian at the public library, or your child's teacher for book suggestions. |
Pre School Story Time
Come join the fun once a month for a Pre-School Story Time in our library. Ms. Pappalardo will read stories and have an easy craft for the children. Parents and pre-schoolers are welcome to attend. Neighbors are invited, too!
Would you like to help in the library?
The library is currently looking for volunteers. We need help checking in books, running reports/notices, re-shelving and numerous other library projects and tasks.
The library sees hundreds of books in and out of its doors each week. It is a huge task to keep this system running smoothly. Without parent support it would be impossible. Training will be provided by some of our well-seasoned veteran helpers (so don't worry!)
If you have any questions you can contact Ms. Pappalardo at 215 943-1880.
ONE MORE LIBRARY WAGON IS NEEDED
The library is looking for one more library wagon. The 5th grade still uses a laundry basket to haul books down to the library. The load can be heavy at times. If anyone ha a wagon they'd like to donate I'm sure our fifth grader would be very appreciative!