Parents as Reading Partners at Tremont Elementary School
Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) is a collaborative effort among parents, staff, and community to build a reading partnership between the home and the school.
PARP programs encourage parents to read with their children for at least 15 minutes per day.
Learning to read is the single most important activity in a child’s education. Studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in formal education.**(statement taken from the NYSPTA.ORG: New York State PTA website)
2007-2008 Theme:
"Sea Life Through Reading"
HERE'S WHAT IS HAPPENING DURING PARP
March 31st - April 11th 2008
For a copy of the PARP packet that was sent home, please click here.
| DAY | ACTIVITY |
|
MONDAY March 31st |
PARADE OF BOOKS PARP Parade – Students are to dress up as their favorite character - Appropriate characters only. (Students will march around the school as their favorite character in the morning (student only event). Story Time at the Patchogue-Medford Public Library (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.) – Story time and activities at the Pat-Med Public Library. Students may bring light snacks (i.e., juice boxes, water, cookies). Coffee will be available for the adults. |
|
TUESDAY April 1st |
Joke in Your Pocket Day All students are encouraged to carry an appropriate joke in their pocket to share when asked. |
|
WEDNESDAY April 2nd |
(Session 1 – 6:00-6:45 p.m. / Session 2 - 7:00-7:45 p.m.) PARP Bingo / Read w/ Guide Dog – Each student who participates at bingo will receive a coupon for a free book from “Bookbusters” that they can use during their scheduled lunch period. Students can sign-up to read with a guide dog on that evening. |
|
THURSDAY April 3rd |
Model Magic Model Magic will go home with every student to create their very own Sea Creature – Students are encouraged to research five facts about their Sea Creature and return the project to school on Monday, April 7th for sharing. |
| FRIDAY April 4th |
Mystery Reader One parent mystery reader assigned to each class. Click here for form. |
|
Wednesday April 9th |
Student Book Swap All students are encouraged to bring in a “gently used” book to swap with another student from their class. |
| Friday April 11th |
Janice Buckner Concert
(For all students) As part of our cultural arts program, Janice Buckner will host a PARP Concert for all students in grades PK-5 to celebrate the wonderful world of reading. |
Not sure which books to read during PARP?
Click here for some suggestions