Raptors Free Reading Program - READ TO ACHIEVE

Check it out!

The Toronto Raptors offer two excellent programs for your school to get involved in this year. TeamUp for Literacy (Oct.-Mar.) for grades 1-12 encourages schools to start student literacy initiatives. Reading Time-Out (Oct.-Mar.) for grades 1-8 is a great idea for a class to begin a read-a-thon. Sign up by Oct. 5th www.nba.com/raptors/community/read_achieve.html
Special Thanks to Judy at ECG

Mem Fox

Internationally acclaimed children's author and literacy expert, Mem Fox is coming to Brantford.

Date: Mon., Oct 22, 2007.

Event: Mem Fox - Hosted by the Family Literacy Committee of Brant - "Which Reading Road Shall We Travel"

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $8.00 - general seating
Sanderson Centre Box Office 519-758-8090 or visit www.sandersoncentre.ca

BOOK CLUB FOR PRIMARY & JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE TEACHERS

If you are interested in being involved in a district-wide book club with the following texts please contact Candy Browatzke by e-mail (browatzkec@inac-ainc.gc.ca) or phone 519-445-4227ASAP. The first 10 primary and junior/intermediate teachers to respond will have priority. At this time, I don't have a schedule, because I would like to have suggestions from the book club members. I am assuming we would meet once a month (a.m./p.m.) and rotate our meeting locations. Literacy Work Stations is recommended for primary teachers and Practice with Purpose is recommended for junior/intermediate teachers at a cost of $31.95.