Read for the Record

On Thursday, October 8Th, Charlestown Elementary School will join schools and community groups all over the country reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Reading for the Record will attempt to establish a new record for people reading the same children's book. This is our fourth year participating in this event which supports children's literacy, especially for at risk pre-schoolers who live without books in their homes.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a book that charms and intrigues children of all ages while giving teachers and parents ample opportunities to discuss nutrition and individual needs.

Join in the fun and check out www.readfortherecord.com for ideas, or just read The Very Hungry Caterpillar with your child.

Summer Reading Assembly

On Thursday, September 24th, Charlestown Elementary celebrated all of the students who particpated in the summer reading program at a school assembly. These students returned reading logs and projects for books that they read during the summer , either alone or with their parents. After the assembly, the children selected 2 new books to read from donations by our PTO and the Verizon Corporation. Some of the students also participated in the summer fitness program and math summer programs.



We would like to salute all the parents who encouraged, assisted, or gently prodded their children to read over the warm, lazy days of summer. Students who read over the summer are more likely to maintain their reading skills and research has shown that students who fail to read over the summer actually may lose some skills.

So thank you for supporting your children and literacy.

Chariho Student Athletes Visit for Reading Week

Our special thanks to the student athletes from Chariho High School for visiting our school during reading week. Children and teachers were thrilled by the visit. A special appearance by the Charger, the high school mascot, added to the excitement.

Vocabulary word- artificial

Students in many classes showed creativity and their new word knowledge as they wore their "vocabulary hats" during the day.

Kicking Off Reading Week

Monday afternoon the children enjoyed a visit by URI's Rhody Ram to kick off Reading Week. The Ram visited each class and helped remind students that reading at home is an important part of being a good reader.
Then three members of the URI Women's Volleyball team read books by Eric Carle with some of our classes.

On Friday, student athletes from Chariho High School will visit Charlestown School to read stories and talk with the children.

So please remember ---- Rah, Rah, Rah---Read at Home!
It's Important!

Dr. Seuss' Birthday

On Monday, March 2, 2009, we'll celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday at Charlestown Elementary School. Please have children wear red and white that day and bring their favorite Dr Seuss book.

The NEA Read Across America sponsors activities across the country. Before vacation the children in Charlestown collected 'gently used' children books to be donated to other children in need through a NEA program.

We invite our parents to join us in celebrating by taking the time to read with a child on March 2nd. Each family that reads that day will receive a special NEA certificate. So grab your favorite Dr Seuss book and join the fun and read!

If you would like to learn more about Dr. Seuss, please visit, http://www.nea.org/home/ns/886.htm

Reading

Welcome to reading at Charlestown Elementary School. Learning to read is one of the biggest challenges of young students. Reading every day at home is an important part of a child's success.

In February we celebrate Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Black History Month. Books can open the doors to adventures, so curl up and read on a cold winter's day.