The WBMS library has had a great but busy 2nd semester! We did Iditarod Research with the entire 6th grade. Our 6th graders read over 59,000 pages in the IditaREAD two week contest. Way to go!! The 6th grade science classes also came to the library to do a weather lesson using QR codes and Ipads. Our 7th graders completed research on historical topics relating to their history class.
Our brand new summer reading program titled “Hot Reads for Cool Treats” was presented to all students in 5th grade (our incoming students), 6th and 7th grades. Our new reading program is linked to the Virginia Reader’s Choice contest and students can continue to read the books through next school year to earn 25 extra credit points per book. During this school year we had over 85 books read for extra credit and 14 students read a minimum of four books to be able to vote in the Virginia Reader’s Choice contest. Additional information is available on the library website. (The incoming 9th grade pre-ap students also received an assignment and book list.)
Remember to keep reading over the summer! The Vinton Library has an excellent summer program were library bucks can be earned by completing a reading log and students can then bid on prizes (like a Nook, Zombie survival kit, etc….) Sign-ups start on June 4th at the Vinton Library!
Library funding for books will not be provided to the schools next year, so the WBMS library is collecting ink cartridges for recycling to purchase new titles as they are released during the 2012-2013 school year. Please bring your donations to the library or leave in the front office. Thank you so much for your support and in helping to put books on the shelves for our readers!
