Tentative Meeting Times:

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

All meetings take place in the library. Students may choose to come to a meeting in the morning (7:30 a.m.) or afternoon (3:10 p.m.).

The competition date is yet to be determined, but the Olympics are generally scheduled sometime during March or April.

Moderators

Ms. Perch and Ms. Snead

215-884-4700 ext. 2218

 

Description

The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students’ reading for enjoyment. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty to fifty books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions, which teams of students answer during the competition. The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved.