January 09, 2017
Dear Parents/Caregivers,
Welcome to Dutch Broadway’s Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) of 2017!
PARP is a program with the simple goal of fostering the love of reading in children by encouraging parents or caregivers to read with their children for fifteen minutes a day. Studies show that children who read at home are better prepared to succeed in a formal education setting. As parents of young children, we have the unique opportunity to help develop a lifelong love of reading, simply by setting a good example. PARP also gives us the chance to join forces with our school and community to reinforce this wonderful lesson.
This year’s theme “Get Fit with PARP” Join the Ultimate Brain Workout challenges the children to improve their READING FITNESS. We are asking every student to commit to READING each night for fifteen minutes to exercise their minds and boost their Reading Fitness. We invite our Readers to continue Getting Fit by participating in the PARP month long FUN family activities.
The program will kick off with the children enjoying a Trivia Based In School Assembly hosted by the Brain Show that will surely provide a Brain Workout!
FromJanuary 17ththrough February 10th, participants will commit to reading every night for at least 15 minutes for a minimum of five days with a partner or alone. Partners can be parents, grandparents, siblings, cousins, friends etc. To participate, children must return the signed contract to their classroomteacher by January 13th. In addition to the contract, children will receive a reading log to record the number of minutes READ each night and track their fitness. The weekly reading log must be signed by the partner at homeand returned to school on the first day of the following week to earn prizes. To further improve their fitness, children will have opportunities to enjoy various evening family activitiesthroughoutthe month.
In addition to the weekly prizes, participants can earn additional prizes as they push their READING Fitness:
- The top Dutch reader will receive a$25 certificate to the Book Fair on Feb 15th and 16thand a surprise gift.
The top reader in each class will receive a $5 certificate to the Bookfair.
- The top Class in each gradewill receive a Class Basket of goodies.
All Participants who complete the READING Workout by returning their contract, completing their Reading logsand signed by parents will be recognizedonThursday, February 16th at the PTA meeting to close the program.
PARP MONTH LONG ACTIVITIES:
Week 1: Jan 17th- 20th
- In School Trivia Kick off Assembly with The Brain Show.
- Stay Fit at Home: Trim an hour off your Electronic time each day this week.
- READ and keep Track of your Reading Minutes.
Week 2:Jan23rd–27th
- Work out to the moves of the “Just Dance” on Fri, Jan 27th, school Gym / 7:00pm.
- Stay Fit at Home: Take a break after each hour of sitting: Stretch arms and legs, walk around the house, jump in place, Dance, close your eyes for a full minute.
- READ and keep Track of Reading Minutes
Week 3: Jan 30th - Feb 3rd
- Prepare enjoy a healthy snack with your friends – Fri, Feb 3rd, Caféteria / 7:00pm.
- Stay Fit at School: Bring Healthy snacks to school all week.
- READ and keep Track of Reading Minutes
Week 4: Feb 6th – 10th
- Dance the Night away at the Sweetheart Dance with your family on Fri, Feb 10th, school Gym, 7:00pm.
- Stay Fit at Home: Put on Some Music,Dance, Watch everyone’s mood change.
- READ and Return Your Final Reading Log to school.
Week 5:Feb 13th – 16th
- You are Invited to the PARP Closing Celebration on Thursday, Feb 16th, SchoolGym, 7:00pm.
- Stay Fit at Home -Stage a Fitness Activity with your family - Dance, Cook, Read, Have Fun!
- Keep Your READING FITNESS going! Enjoy the Workout!
We hope you find PARP enjoyable and rewarding. We look forward to your ParPticipation! Need more Info -we welcome your questions .
PARP CONTRACT
STUDENT’S NAME ______
TEACHER ______GRADE / CLASS ______
We promise to read together for at least 15 minutes a day for a minimum of five days a week from Jan 17TH– Feb 10thand know that reading more increases your chances of winning the prizes!
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE______
READING PARTNER’S SIGNATURE ______
RETURN YOUR CONTRACT BACK TO SCHOOL BY JANUARY 20TH.
PARP Committee Volunteers Needed!
We need your help to keep everyone Fit. We need Assistant Coaches-parents and guardians to become part of the team. Assistant Coaches help push the Fitness at home and assist at evening and daytime activities if possible. Please complete the form below and return to school AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you have any questions, please contact the committee at .
YOUR NAME______MOBILE PHONE# ______
YOUR CHILD’S NAME ______
YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER ______GRADE/CLASS______
I WILL HELP WITHTHE COOKING HEALTHY ACTIVITY ON FRIDAY FEB 3rd ______
I WILL HELP WITH THE SWEETHEART DANCE ON FRIDAY FEB 10TH ______