Page 21 - Spring 2017 Elementary Guidebook

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“,5 HO secret that families are busier than ever. But its also no secret that reading

should be an integral part of a family’s everyday schedule. But getting reading on the calendar shouldn't fi~L-’\\
feel like a chore. That's where a Family Event comes in. ‘ V,‘

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0 Schedule multiple evenls before, during, and after school so all family members have the chance caigmjays
to attend. Host a Happy Camper Coffee, Brown Baggin' Lunch, or a Buggin' OLit for Books Pajama °3"'i" “'9'”! E'°"“"‘"Y 3“"°"'
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Partyl Have specific mom or dad events. such as Muffins With Mama Bears or Pancakes With Papa The Book Famam mow," meme
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0 Combine your Family Event with an already scheduled event. such as parent/teacher confer- mm already on me mom Cam
ehces, open house, or a school festival. Take advantage of an event already on their calendar! dai Triey kicked on lhe week with a
_ _ , _ Shake Vour Groove Thing dance, and
0 Promote your event with emails, flyers. and kids or teachers wearing sandwich boards men mum Eoowampen heme
during car line. during, and aflerihe PTA meeting
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0 Serve finger foods, have fun activities for all ages, and feature shopping at the Book Fair, a,TMsda'y mm WSW in mew
0 For younger siblings, set up craft tables to make binoculars out of paper towel tubes, or play a '0 W5" M"ll'°“l“”3' 500* C°"l’
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0 Schedule Junior Crew member booktalks during the event. "19"
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- Include a prize raffle for kids who bring a parent with them. Hanselie, AL
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