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Final Open Library

Our final library day will be  Tuesday, July 31 from 10 am to 12 pm.  Please come to turn in your books. Mrs. Bast, our incredible reading teacher. Mrs. Greenlund, one of our second grade teachers. Mrs. McDonald, one of our third grade teachers. Mrs. Kuieck, one of our second grade teachers. Mrs. Reagan

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Tomorrow is OPEN LIBRARY!

We will have our second open library tomorrow, Wednesday, June 23.  The library will be open from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.   We would love to see you to catch up on your summer activities. The librarians for tomorrow will be:  Mrs. Greenlund, Mrs. Kuieck, Miss Taber, Mrs. Reagan and Mrs. Boeve.   On [...]

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Raising A Reader School Contest

RAISING A READER SCHOOL CHALLENGE We have the incredible opportunity to win $5,000 for our school library through a contest called, Raise a Reader School Challenge.  Individual readers are also eligible for great prizes. The contest is sponsored by the International Reading Association and Parents Magazine. Beginning March 8, students log their reading minutes as [...]

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Spring-ish Book Fair, March 15-19

Technically March does not fall in the spring, but it is close enough that I can wish my way toward it!  We wanted you to get the date for our book fair on on your calendar and keep this in mind: There will be a SPECIAL drawing on MARCH 4 for vouchers to use during the [...]

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Bustin’ Thru Books Reading Log

Bustin’ Through Books Boot Camp began this week!  Every child who participates logs  minutes read  into an online reading log.  Readers can also use this log for  minutes read in the classroom and at home.  EVERY MINUTE COUNTS! If you would like to have your reader  add  minutes read at home, the reading logs can [...]

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Dads…We Need You!

Jeff Wressell, Chief Operating Dad of DESK (Dad’s Empowering Super Kids) and organizer of the volunteers for Bustin’ thru Books has asked me to do another blog shout out for Dads.  He has received several volunteers, but needs more.  If you are interested…read on: If you are a dad of a  child at Georgetown and [...]

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Hey there, Dads…WE NEED YOU!

If you are a dad of a  child at Georgetown and have wondered how you can volunteer at school, we have the opportunity for you!  Jeff Wressell has organized a volunteer program called D.E.S.K (Dad’s Empowering Super Kids) and this will kick off in partnership with our  Bustin’ Through Books program.  The philosophy of DESK [...]

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Bustin’ Through Books

On February 2, we begin to devote a portion of every day to focused time for reading.  This will be called BUST THROUGH BOOKS BOOT CAMP. We need your help to get this up and running!  You can help in three different ways: 1.  If you are a DAD, volunteer to spend a day running [...]

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Third Grade Classes Launch A…

….SERVICE PROJECT!  The project brings together pop cans and reading in an intriguing way.   To learn more, visit Ms. VanArkel or Mrs. McDonald’s blogs.

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SOME NEWS FROM THE OFFICE

Good afternoon Georgetown parents! I have a few things to send out from the office.  A couple are activities from Community Ed and the others are notes from the office. PE CARES FOOD DRIVE The P.E. C.A.R.E.S. Food drive will be ending on Wednesday, November 18.  The food this year will be going to the [...]

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