Follow Your Dreams...Read! by https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2 Share a Reading Week success story en-us 2018-03-14 19:59:00 UTC 2024-10-15 10:59:07 UTC hello@padlet.com NPHS Discovering Dreams QR Code Scavenger Hunt cassie_iacona https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242285689 Several classes at NPHS had a great time hunting the second floor for QR code yellow dream stars (like the ones hidden on the pages of the book!) to scan with their phones/tablets. Scanning the codes revealed the dreams of famous folks from the past & present, as well as some of our very own NPHS teachers. 

Students had to match the dreamer to their list of dreams/quotes, which then helped them to uncover letter clues that they would add to a word scramble. After finding all of the letter clues, students had to unscramble their 6 words to discover the secret message! 

If you are interested in learning more or creating an activity like this, feel free to reach out! :) ]]> 2018-03-15 11:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242285689 We are only as successful as the company we keep. dana_gambardella https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242291501 I must first extend sincere admiration for my reading colleagues who so expertly create a culture of literacy throughout their schools each and every day.  Reading Week 2018 was an extenstion of that daily dedication and I was so honored to be part of it.  It is so amazing to see the reading pride in our K-5 students and hear about cross content connections (including Fine Arts) in the MSs.  Our kiddos are surely going places, following their dreams by reading.]]> 2018-03-15 12:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242291501 Comprehension Reimagined with a Service Learning Twist dana_gambardella https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242309314 Students created BookSnaps- a visual representation of what they understand using drawing tools, emojis, bitmojis, annotations on Snapchat, Google Slides, or Buncee. BookSnaps will be shared with MS librarians to display for students as a motivator to read that certain text. The best part of literacy is when you pay it forward! Learners are leaders in NP!]]> 2018-03-15 12:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242309314 Yearly Dr. Seuss Celebration in March dana_gambardella https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242311337 NPHS Pathways and Reading Programs students buddy read with Life Skills and Transition Programs. A special visitor always Reads Aloud!]]> 2018-03-15 12:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242311337 Quilt of Dreams -Paying It Forward dana_gambardella https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242318821 NPHS students created a square that highlighted their dream for the future and how literacy or reading will help them achieve that dream. Together, all squares make a quilt to be hung in the hall of an elementary school so when young readers walk by they can look to their older peers for inspiration on the importance of reading. ]]> 2018-03-15 12:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242318821 Learners are Leaders Community Partnership dana_gambardella https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242325018 NPHS students partnered with Whelen Grade 5 students for a virtual interpretation of Susan Bosak's text DREAM via Padlet.]]> 2018-03-15 13:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242325018 Reading Week highlights... https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242493369 Monday's Kickoff assembly...
A former Whelan student, and CAT Country Host, Amanda Leonardo, began our assembly by reading the book "Dream".  The students were excited and inspired to know that Amanda attended Whelan School. 

Tuesday-Thursday.....  Star guest readers visited classrooms and read their favorite books.  Students
participated in our annual book swap.

Friday's wrap-up....
We held a 20 minute "Reading Camp-In" in the main hallway.  The students were equipped with flashlights and comfortable seating.  To end the day we had Bekah Berger,
HOT 106 Host, read her favorite book to Grade 3.

The energy and creativity of our school was evident throughout the week.

Pictures to follow.

]]> 2018-03-15 17:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242493369 Aweome Reading Week!! louise_seitsinger https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242531849 Special thanks to all of our awesome K-12 Reading Specialists in our district for helping our student "Follow their Dreams..."  You all inspire me and all of us! :-)

]]> 2018-03-15 18:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242531849 Centredale enjoyed having a common book that all ages could enjoy. The best part of the week was seeing all the art work displayed around the building with the "Dream" theme. Also, everyone enjoyed seeing the primary grades dress up as what they dream to have as their career. It was a great week! https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242913954

]]> 2018-03-16 16:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/242913954 Both middle schools used the same Slide Deck for all 6th-8th gr teams/ students (that Nancy Riccardi created and willingly shared. TY Nancy! ) Some teams used the ELA classes to implement the same activities for each class, each day. On other teams, each content area teacher took an activity each day to implement. It was a fabulous success that was shared among all middle school students. tderiso https://padlet.com/stephanie_ganim/im90czdo8je2/wish/243686193

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