Page 20 - Spring 2017 Middle School Guidebook

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It 5 I10 secret that families are busier than ever. But it’s also no secret — “ 3 . V‘
that reading should be an integral part of a family’s everyday schedule. Getting reading on .. ‘
the calendar shou|dn’t feel like a chore. That’s where a Family Event comes in. ' ‘ g ‘ K‘
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One option is to combine your Family Event with an already scheduled event, such as a , " ' #4.

band concert, open house, or sporting event. Take advantage of an event already on parents’ ‘ -‘ 2‘ ‘ . '
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schedule multiple events before, during, and after school so all family members have V r i . §

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the chance to attend. Host a Breakfast with Bigfoot, Happy Camper Coffee, or a Grub Grab! . , \\ _ -3.; ‘
Have specific mom or dad events, such as Muffins With Mama Bears or Donuts With Dads. ‘M _\ ' 2 A 7"
Promote your event with emails, flyers, and students or teachers wearing sandwich V F l -3

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Serve finger foods, plan activities and contests, and feature shopping at the Book Fair. .4 -V , ._’

For younger siblings, set up tables where they can make binoculars out of paper towel "A {.4 'A

tubes or play a guessing game with animal tracks. ~t~,~~ it 5 » A V

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Involve your community by asking local businesses for food donations, gift card giveaways, ii,“

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Schedule Student Crew member booktalks during the event.

Invite a wildlife rescue team to bring nature—and animals—to your Fair. - “ _

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libraries 0 Offers parents time to better understand topics and books that Lunch and Look Family Event where
interest their kids parents bring a brown bag lunch
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connect, and shop the Fair.
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