COOPER COUGAR READING CHALLENGE

September13, 2007

Dear Parents,

We are beginning a school-wide reading challenge program at Cooper Elementary.  Research has shown that the best way to improve reading skills is to READ more!  Please help your child meet the reading challenge by reading a total of at least 60 minutes a week at home.  This time may be divided into four 15-minute sessions, three 20-minute sessions, or any way that works well for your family, or is specified by your child's teacher.  You may read aloud to your child, or you may have your child read independently.  Some children enjoy taking turns reading aloud with a parent.  After each reading session, encourage your child to fill out the reading log by writing the title of the book and the minutes read on the line beside the correct day of the week.  At the end of the week please sign the form if your child has read 60 minutes.  Reading logs will be sent home each Tuesday in the Take Home Folders and should be returned to school the following Tuesday.

The students will receive a reward based on the number of reading logs turned in at the end of each nine week grading period.  We are planning four Read-a-thons and grade level Literacy Nights during the year to celebrate reading, so make sure to watch your calendars.

 We hope that the Cooper Cougar Reading Challenge will provide many enjoyable reading experiences for you and your child.  If you have any questions, please call The Learning Center at extension 6607.

 Sincerely,