Read-A-Thon

Good afternoon families!

Today we sent home some very exciting information about our up-coming Read-A-Thon. We are looking forward to celebrating our favourite books by participating in several school wide activities.

With a new season just around the corner, let’s SPRING into reading!  

Our 5th annual Copperfield Read-A-Thon will take place from March 6th - 17th and you can already begin to gather sponsors to collect pledges for books read by students. The amount that sponsors choose to donate is up to you! Throughout our Read-A-Thon, students will have the opportunity to participate in having guest readers join their classes virtually and in person. These guest readers may include a variety of readers such as CBE professionals, emergency service personnel, authors, artists, and athletes. Top fundraisers from each grade will be put into a draw for a prize. There will also be fun prizes for our top readers, including the chance to be the principal for a day! Please read through the pledge form that was sent home with students for more information on specific dates and how to collect cash or cheques from your sponsors and return them to the school. All money raised will go to literacy resources for our school. We encourage all students to participate for the love of reading! 

 

Please see below for the upcoming Read-A-Thon spirit days:

 

Friday March 3rd – Read-A-Thon kick off with Mr. Magowan and Mr. Patry reading to the school

 

Monday March 6th - Dress up as your favourite book character 

 

Wednesday March 8th –D.E.A.R (Drop everything and read) in AM 

 

Thursday March 9th – Bring a flashlight and read in the dark

 

Wednesday March 15th - D.E.A.R (Drop everything and read) in PM

 

Friday March 17th – PJ day 

Please reach out if you have any questions. 

Love the Grade one team 📚

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