JFKHS Read-A-Thon 2017 Song/Poem Contest Winners

In support of IRA”s Read-A-Thon 2017 “Read to the Beat,” JFKHS held a Kick Off Week of activities from February 6-10. On the last day, a contest was held in which students recited and performed original poems and songs promoting literacy and the importance of reading. After careful deliberation by a set of teacher judges, the following pieces came out on top and won the grand prizes worth up to $50 each!

Winning Poem: “Catch Us Doing Literacy, How About That?” by Shayla Quichocho, Kenneth Ruda, Kaelani Santos, and Jbert Satauo

Winning Song: “What Kind of World (The Importance of Reading)” by Jarvis Aguon and Timothy Villanueva

CONGRATULATIONS, Islanders! 

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Price Elementary Read-A-Thon Activity: Black and White and “Read” All Over

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Price Elementary Read-A-Thon Activity: Wear It, Read It Day

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Price Elementary Read-A-Thon Activity: I Love Reading!

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REMINDER: UPCOMING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - AUTHOR VISIT - MARCH 11

MARCH 11, 2017

"Take steps to integrate educational technology standards."

AUTHOR VISIT!

FEATURING AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: DOUGLAS ARVIDSON

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Venue: George Washington High School

Read-A-Thon 2017 Teacher & Rep Prizes

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Read-A-Thon 2017 Student Prizes

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Read-A-Thon 2017 11th Annual Writing/Poster Contest

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20 Fun Reading Response Activities Handout

UPCOMING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - AUTHOR VISIT - MARCH 11

MARCH 11, 2017

"Take steps to integrate educational technology standards."

AUTHOR VISIT!

FEATURING AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR: DOUGLAS ARVIDSON

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Venue: George Washington High School

Read-A-Thon 2017 Kick Off A Success!

IRA members celebrated the Read-A-Thon Kick Off: Read to the Beat with cheers, music, performances, and meaningful literacy presentations by Lois Gumataotao, Dylan Orot, and Evangeline "Vangie" Chaco.  The presentations included the following:  Literacy through music, 20 fun reading response activities for fiction and non-fiction, and turning minds on using foldables! Enjoy the following snapshots taken at this memorable meeting!