Hi families.  Kacee, our curriculum specialist, has asked for families to consider donating books to your child’s classroom.  This year we are implementing a new reading program called the daily 5.  A large component in this new program is “good fit books”.  Students will have certain times throughout the day where they will “shop” for books that are on their interest and reading level, from the classroom library.  Each child will have space in their own cubby to store about 5 books.  When we have our established reading time, students will already have books picked to read.  This helps to use reading time wisely and avoid problems with students who spend all of reading time looking for books.  I have been working hard to grow our classroom library this summer, but could still use your help.  I am looking for books that your own children enjoy.  If you have books from your own collection you are ready to pass on, please, don’t hesitate sharing.  If you are great at shopping yard sales, consider picking up a few books for the classroom.  D.I. and Savers are a great place to find books for very inexpensive. I also was told the county library is having their yearly sale tomorrow.  I am especially in need of chapter books that are appropriate for young reader.  Please keep in mind we have all levels of readers, so really most anything will be well accepted.  The only books we try to avoid are popular character books like Barbie, Dora, etc.  I figure if everyone could donate at least 2 books this would help us greatly.  Thank you so much for your help with this.  I find it so important to help students foster a love of reading.