First Grade Giving

The first grade will not be exchanging gifts in the classroom, but will share in activities that we hope will promote the spirit of the season.

The first was sponsored by Merchant’s Bank.  They are continuing to collect food to insure that no one in our community goes hungry this winter.  Your child brought home a grocery bag in which a nonperishable food item could be placed.  The bags can still be returned to school.  Thank you for taking part in 10 Days of Giving.

Our classroom participation will also include a First Grade Trading Post.  Mr. Cole is asking that each first grader bring two “gently-used” books to school that can be placed in our Trading Post.  After two weeks of browsing through the used book collection, students will be allowed to select a couple of the books to take home.  Trade your old stories for “new” ones!

Pizza Hut Principal Reading Challenge

The Pizza Hut Principal Reading Challenge is fast approaching. This event will take place on November 7th in the library and auditorium. The Enchanted Forest Book-Fair recently concluded and we are continuing with that theme. “Robin Hood & Little John” will be our guest readers (Mr. Apse and Mr. Ihrke).

Now, some background about this event. The Pizza Hut program (BOOK IT) is celebrating National Young Readers Week, November 5-9 by challenging principals to read for an entire school day! St. Charles Elementary is registered to participate on November 7th. Look for posts or tweets via Facebook and Twitter.

Students are also encouraged to dress as their favorite book character!