One District, One Book
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Our school district is taking part in a special, community-wide shared reading event. Every student will receive a copy of the same book in grades K-3 and a different book for grades 4-6. The students will be asked to read it together at home over the next few weeks. I am hopeful that all of our families will be able to participate in this special activity.
Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader, and it is also a fun, worthwhile family activity. With this program, we aim to build a “Community of Readers” at our school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers, administrative staff, Board of Education members, and community leaders – will all be following along together.
Your child will receive a copy of our book via a video presentation shared throughout the district introducing the program and the book for their grade level. Along with the book, you will receive a reading schedule so that you can keep up at home. Generally, you will be asked to read for about 15 minutes each night.
This is a novel program in that children in multiple grade levels will all be reading and/or listening to the same book. Strange or daring as that may seem, it actually makes sound educational sense. Reading professionals recommend reading material out loud that is beyond a child’s own reading level. We have selected titles that can be followed, understood and enjoyed by our younger and older elementary students.
To provide an even greater sense of community, I will be hosting three “Book Talk” events while we read. There will be some discussion about the books and hands-on activities for students and family members to engage in. Older and younger siblings are welcome to join the sessions to make it a family event.
The dates and times for these events are as follows:
Monday, March 24 (in-person): Harriet Tubman Administration Building Boardroom
• Grades K-3: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
• Grades 4-6 6:15-7:00
Tuesday, April 1 (Via Zoom)
• Grades K-3: 5:30-6:00
• Grades 4-6: 6:00-6:30
Wednesday, April 9 (in-person): Harriet Tubman Administration Building Boardroom
• Grades K-3: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
• Grades 4-6 6:15-7:00
I hope that you enjoy reading the book(s) with your child(ren) and if you have any questions, please contact me at amymahunik@aecsd.education or 315.255.8805.
Regards,
Amy Mahunik
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction
Chapter Readings
Wishtree: Chs. 1-3
Wishtree: Chs. 4-6
Wishtree: Chs. 7-9
Wishtree: Chs. 10-12
Wishtree: Chs. 13-15
Wishtree: Chs. 16-18
Wishtree: Chs. 19-21
Wishtree: Chs. 22-25
Wishtree: Chs. 26-28
Wishtree: Chs. 29-31
Wishtree: Chs. 32-35
Wishtree: Chs. 36-38
Wishtree: Chs. 39-41
Wishtree: Chs. 42-44
Wishtree: Chs. 45-47
Wishtree: Chs. 48-51
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 1
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 2
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 3
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 4
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 5
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 6
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 7
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 8
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 9
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 10
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 11
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 12
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 13
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 14
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 15
Zoey & Sassafras: Ch. 16
