Book Bags - Nightly Reading

      We had a great first couple of weeks.  I love the enthusiasm from this group of kids.  Beginning today, we will be sending home book bags for nightly reading.  

     I really can't stress the importance of nightly reading enough.  

     Your child should be bringing home a book in their book bag nightly.  He or she should read for at least 20 minutes EVERY night.  You should initial one box (no date necessary) after your child has read and then return the book bag to school EVERY day.  Only one box should be initialed on the weekend, even though the expectation is that your child will read each day on the weekend.  Please understand that the initials and stickers are an incentive to get the books and book bags back to school....it is NOT to keep track of how much the child has read.  It is expected that your child will read at least 20 minutes daily.  If your child forgets his or her book bag at home or at school, or if they miss school, then they will not receive an extra sticker if you sign two spots.  No worries.....every child gets a prize eventually.  Remember....the IMPORTANT THING IS THAT YOUR CHILD READS!  Thanks for your support!