Tag Archives: elementary school students

REGION: ‘Hunger Games’ leaves young readers hungry for more

By admin | Published: April 12, 2012

Although the series was introduced four years ago and fans now have the option of watching a movie version instead, “The Hunger Games” appears as popular as ever with young readers, and local librarians say they think the books are helping to inspire another generation to love literature. “Of the kids who went to see [...]

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Edible books, mystery readers whetReddick Elementary kids' reading appetites

By admin | Published: March 30, 2012

WIMAUMA — Reddick Elementary School students are encouraged to be gourmet readers, hungry for books. Children who meet or exceed quarterly reading goals are treated to visits from authors, play time in a bounce house, ice cream sundae parties, and a sock hop — the kids’ favorite — said primary reading resource teacher Sarah Gower. [...]

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Westbrook, Jackson Keep the Book Bus Rolling

By admin | Published: January 27, 2012

As 60 Kindergarten through fifth grade students were led out the front doors of Central Oak Elementary, they had no idea what kind of surprise was awaiting them in their parking lot only 30 yards away. a basketball court-length away from the front steps of their school stood the Rolling Thunder Book Bus, and inside [...]

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Carol Saunders: Maltz receives $15,000 grant to renew Kids Korner 

By admin | Published: October 23, 2011

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has announced that for the second consecutive year, it is a recipient of a $15,000 grant from the PNC Foundation, designed to provide high-quality theater productions to more than 3,000 local children and their families.  The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from the PNC Financial Services Group, actively supports [...]

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