And the Winners Are... Christmas Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the following classes for reading the most minutes on their grade level over Christmas Break.  These classes will receive a trophy and get to enjoy "Pancakes with the Principals."

5K - Fortner
1st - McMahon
2nd - Lunsford
3rd - Jones
4th - Gault

Also, our school came in 3rd place in the Spartanburg District 2 competition.  Congratulations to Carlisle-Foster's Grove Elementary on reading the most minutes!

I am proud of all of our All-Star readers!  As a school, 316 students read 8,509 steps, which is more than 2,127 hours!  WOW!

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Christmas Reading Challenge

 

Christmas Reading Challenge

Students at OES will be participating in a Christmas Reading Challenge by reading as much as they can over the holiday break.  The challenge begins on Friday, December 19^th upon dismissal from school and concludes on Monday, January 5^th when we return.  Students may use the special “Winter Break Challenge” logs that are attached to the paper sent home.  If they are filled, notebook paper may be attached to the log.  All logs must be turned in on January 5^th.  These steps will be added to his or her regular reading log, also!  ***New this year – All students that participate in reading over the break will receive a special surprise!

We are competing against other District 2 schools for a trophy and bragging rights.  In addition, the class with the highest percentage of reading per grade level will receive a trophy for their class and “Pancakes with the Principals.” 

We encourage every student to READ, READ, READ over the break to maintain the progress made thus far this school year!  We would love to share pictures of you reading on the OES Facebook page & on Twitter, especially as you travel and participate in holiday events.  Use #OESread to share your reading pictures with us!

Reading Lists and Resources can be found at http://oaklandelemlibrary.blogspot.com/2014/08/resourceswebsites.html

More info about the Reading Challenge can be found at

http://www.spartanburg2readingchallenge.com/

 

 

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