School Board of Levy County
2014
Ongoing
District/School
Events
BMHS: January is “Literacy Month” at Bronson Middle High School,
in cooperation with Student Government Association. The Book Fair
will also be held during the week of January 13-17, 2014, and the
annual Cappuccino Corner will be held on the 16th.
CKS: Sharks, Bite into a Good Book! Library Classes all Week:
“Read-In”
CES : Reading Accelerates Success
(additional 20 min.),Science emphasis: Reading in the Content Areas:
Reach for the Moon
 Visiting readers- Mr. Hastings, Paige Brookins, Will Irby, Max
Long, Denny George, Bill Roberson, Steve Wilson ….
JBES: Morning Show: Kick-off of each day’s events, “quote of the
day” contests. Art: Artist study: TBA, Media: Author study: Jan
Brett, Music: Lyrical Literacy – songs that originated as books/poetry
P.E.: Book with a Activity TBA
WES: Sell books in the PBS store (use Wildcat Cash),
GIST statements on favorite books on AM announcements-offer 5
Wildcat Cash. Hunt for Your Favorite Word” on classroom doors/vote,
3rd grade displaying book reports in cafeteria
WHS: Featured Artist of the week: Sharon Draper
YTS: Reading Rocks . . . .Wear some funky socks ALL WEEK.
EVERYDAY D.E.A.R. time: Monday 1:35 until 1:55,Tuesday 10:00
until 10:20,Wednesday 9:30 until 9:50,Thursday 8:50 until 9:10,
Friday 12:45 until 1:05. January Library Theme: “Curl up with a Cup
of Hot Chocolate and a Good Book”
Monday,
January 13
BES: Mrs. Wiggins will read a poem on the morning
announcements; teachers will incorporate poetry in lessons. Students
read aloud and submit their own poem for contest. Winners will read
their poems at Cappuccino Corner on Thursday night at BMHS.
BMHS: 1) AVID student read and introduce D.E.A.R.
2) 1st period, 8:15 until 8:35, the entire school will “drop everything and
read” for 20 minutes, participating in Florida’s ‘20 Million Minute Marathon’
reading goal
3) Day One of BMHS Book Fair in the Media Center. Selected students will
perform “Book Talks” for classes attending the Book Fair.
CKS: Continuous Reading 20 minutes during first period K-12 and
City Library Sign-Up
CES: D.E.A.R. for 20 minutes. Art classes will display Literacy
Week Posters and there will be a winner for each participating grade
level. Reading Accelerates Success.
Visiting Readers on campus in various locations
CMHS: D.E.A.R. the first 10 minutes of each class period for the
day.
WES: School-wide Million Minute Marathon (goal=8,760),
begin bookmark contest
JBES: TEACHER BOOK CHARACTER DAY: Teachers will
dress up as a book character and read their book to kick off the week
and get the students excited for literacy week.
Million Minute Marathon: Read an extra 20 minutes during the day.
WHS: Power Point/Prezi presentation will be provided to teachers
containing information regarding Sharon Draper. Announcement of
contest and how to get tickets to the Literacy Latte Luncheon on
Friday. 1st Period and 6th Period
WMS Divergent movie contest kick-off. Students will learn how to
qualify to win a field trip to see Divergent on March 21st
YTS: Morning Announcements will include Top 10 Reasons to Read
(Letterman Style)
Tuesday,
January 14
BES: Informational Text Day: Students will create and wear
vocabulary hats based on vocabulary from Science, Social Studies, and
Math. Students will visit their Reading buddies and share hats.
BMHS: 1) AVID student reads on announcements.
2) Day Two of BMHS Book Fair in the Media Center. Selected
students will perform “Book Talks” for classes attending the Book
Fair.
CKS: Book Exchange K-12
CES: Visiting readers on campus in various locations
Wednesday,
January 15
CMHS: Daily announcements on book titles that teachers’ are
currently reading.
JBES: Reading and Math: Read and graph favorite books or genres.
Display it outside your class for other classes to see.
WES: “Community Member Read Aloud Day”
WHS: Cliff Hangers- Round Robin presentation using a variety of
Sharon Draper books available to check out and read. Teachers read
certain sections of “designated” books to intrigue students—2nd and 7th
period.
WMS DEAR Day-all students will read for at least 30 minutes during
1st period. Prize Drawing-all students who make 100% on AR test the
week we return from Christmas break will be entered into a drawing to
win prizes.
YTS: It’s A Mystery---Can you guess the book? Quotes will be given
throughout the day for an elementary and middle school age
appropriate book. The student who guesses correctly will win the book
(if more than one student guesses correctly, then a drawing will be
held).
BES: Biography Day. Students dress as a famous person teacher/they
have read a biography about, guest readers will read short biographies
of their successful heroes.
BMHS: 1) AVID student read aloud on morning announcements.
2) Day Three of BMHS Book Fair in the Media Center. Selected
students will perform “Book Talks” for classes attending the Book
Fair.
CKS: Door Decoration and Tour: Favorite Class Book K-12 and Guest
Readers in Elementary Classes
CES: Visiting Readers on campus in various locations
CMHS: Media Center will highlight an author and have books
available for student check out.
JBES: Reading and Writing: Read a book (as a class or individually)
and write a letter to another class (or student) about the book. Share
your favorite part or tell what you learned from the book and invite
them to read the book and respond to your letter.
WES: “Running to Read” Early Release Event
WHS: Game Day-Vocabulary Scramble. Post 20 words on board.
Create groups of 3 students and pass out letters. Explain to students
that they will compete against their classmates to create/spell the word
you call. Teachers may include having students define or use the word
in a sentence. About 20 minutes. 3rd Period
WMS: Dodge Ball Tournament-All students who earn 30 AR Pointes
between November 21st and January 10th will be able to participate in a
Dodge Ball Tournament during 2nd period.
YTS: Guest readers on campus to read to our students followed by hot
cocoa and graham crackers in the Media Center.
Thursday,
January 16
Friday,
January 17
BES: Fairy Tale/Science Fiction Day. Wear your pajamas to read a
bed time fairy tale, create a book marker of favorite book, pick a class
winner and submit for contest. Attend Cappuccino corner at BMHS.
BMHS: 1) Health Literacy contest on morning announcements.
2) Day Four of BMHS Book Fair in the Media Center. Selected
students will perform “Book Talks” for classes attending the Book
Fair. Cappuccino corner in the Media Center from 5-7 p.m. hosted by
SGA for community members, students and parents.
CKS: Storybook Character Parade PreK-5
CES: Visiting Readers on campus in various locations
CMHS: AVID students will make book marks to distribute to one CES
grade level.
JBES: Buddy Reading with Partner Class
WES: Send home Parent Suggested Reading list to share with family
members
WHS: Published Work: Students are given the opportunity to write a
poem/short story which will be published in a school magazine for all
students to read. 4th period
WMS: Book Give Away during Lunch-There will be a drawing for
popular books during each lunch period.
YTS: I Love to Read book report day: ALL ELA classes will have
students produce an oral book report on their all-time favorite book
BES: Realistic Fiction/Drama Day. Read a Reader’s Theatre based on
a realistic fiction story. Submit entry: Why Reading is Important for
Success in Life (students can choose to do a poem, story, expository
essay, or poster)
BMHS: 1) AVID/SGA student read aloud on morning announcements
2) Day Five of BMHS Book Fair in the Media Center. Selected
students will perform “Book Talks” for classes attending the Book
Fair.
3) Drawings held for students who participated in Book Talks.
CKS: Guest storyteller and January Shark Book Challenge/Principal
Make-Over
CES: K-2 Character Dress Up, 3-5 Vocabulary Dress Up (Wear your
word), Vocabulary Parade
CMHS: Visiting community members will read to ELA Classes.
JBES: “Read Around the School” – Community volunteers will come
and read to classes. Guest storyteller Jenny Rodgers will visit and share
the love of reading and magic.
WES: Reader’s Tea with Reading Coach for winners of the bookmark
contest.
WHS: Drop Everything and Read: All teachers share their personal
favorite book—perhaps read a section of it or just share why it is their
favorite. All students will read silently for 20 minutes. Literary Latte
Day: Students who have been nominated are invited to attend the
Literary Latte to share their writing or read an excerpt of their work.
WMS: Literary Character Dress Up Day-The three best student
literary character costumes will win a ticket to see the Divergent
Movie in March and the best dressed teacher will receive a gift card to
Barnes and Noble.
YTS: Book Buffett (grades 2-8): ELA (science and math in middle
school will “adapt” this to fit their curriculum) teachers will place a
book on each child’s desk. When the teacher says, “Go,” the student
will read the book for 5 minutes. At the end of the five minutes, have
the student “turn and talk” to the student next to him/her about what
they just read. No more than 3 minutes on the “turn and talk.”
Exchange books so everyone has a new book. Repeat.
ELEMENTARY (k-1): Classes will all vote on their favorite book. All
classes will receive a cereal box to decorate as their favorite book. The
decorated boxes will go on display in the library for all to see. (Cereal
boxes to be provided)
ALL WEEK---- MOST AR points in a week competition: The TOP 3
classes with the most points (any grade level) will receive ice cream
sandwiches