I LOVE TO READ

Beginning January 3, 2011, Delta Middle School students have an opportunity to participate in the WISH-TV sponsored "I love to read" challenge.

The rules are pretty simple.  Students will keep a log of their reading time on a daily basis.  The goal for our students is a total of 2,500 minutes and 1,000 minutes for a class.  Students and classes with these minimums are eligible for prize drawings.

The only reading time that CANNOT be recorded on the log is text book reading.  Assigned books or novels are okay as well as personal reading time, reading aloud by teachers, parents, etc. as well as books on tape or CD.

A student at each grade level of all of the participating schools will be chosen randomly to receive a $1,000 savings bond and one classroom per grade that reaches the the challenge minutes will be chosen to receive a $250 check for classroom supplies, field trip, etc.

An award ceremony will be held at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in April for all the winning students and classrooms to receive their checks.  The winners are also guests of the museum for the day and enjoy a reception after the awards program.

Another Contest is on the Way!

As winter fast approaches--yes, it does seem to be here already--we may be entering another reading contest with prizes, money and recognition.  MORE TO FOLLOW SOON!

This month is already in full swing.  Friday, December 10, is the annual teacher breakfast sponsored by National Junior Honor Society.  We have several parents and students supplying some delicious food and tasty beverages as well as students serving the teachers and hopefully having time to sit and dine with them as well.  We only hope the weather is calm and school is in session.

Watch for news about the contest, stay warm, be kind, and read something you enjoy.  If you've run out of favorite authors, ask friends or the friendly staff in the library for suggestions!