National Children's
Book Week is an age-old tradition. Celebrated since 1919, it is devoted to
spreading the word about children's literature and encouraging the love of
reading. Annually, Liberty County
Schools applaud books and reading by coming up with ideas to mark this special
event.
Monday: May 5th
Kick Off to Reading: Wear your favorite sport jersey/shirt to kick
off book week. Students will need to
wear uniform shorts.
Tuesday: May
6th
Read’in
Lock’in and Pajama Day: Students
will enjoy a full day of reading!
Participating
students will need to follow Children’s Book Week dress code for pajama
day: same guidelines as shorts (must go to fingertips when arms are
down); must wear undergarments and if wearing a nightshirt, student must wear
shorts underneath.
Wednesday: May
7th
Camouflage Day:
Don’t hide your love of reading day! Wear your camo to school! Classrooms will team up for reading buddies.
Thursday:
May 8th
Book Character Parade – must have book that coordinates with
character costume. Movie for classrooms that reach their points goal with a 85%
accuracy for the week. (Goals will be
given out on Monday.)
Friday: May 9th
AR CELEBRATION
Students that have met their AR goals for the 4th
9 weeks will enjoy a water day and cookout.
Students
will need to bring a change of clothes and a towel. In addition, students may bring snacks to
enjoy while outside. This will also be a dress down day for participating students.
