Reading Week Personal Challenge Winners
During reading week, students drew pictures or wrote essays about their goals and dreams for their future. One student from each grade was selected to receive an autographed copy of author Candy Barone's books! Younger students (K-2) received "Dream Star," while older students (3-6) were presented with "You Empowered Strong."
Congratulations to our seven winners of the Reading Week Personal Challenge!
Sam Morgese (K) - wants to be a builder with Dad
Krisha Pakala (1st) - Has goals to be a scientist
Nathan Jereb (2nd) - Has goals to be a scientist or zookeeper
Srikar Mudili (3rd) - Has goals to be an entrepreneur
Payton Ertl (4th) - Has goals to be an author or journalist
Shriya Punati (5th) - Has goals to be an oncologist
Bill Le (6th) - Has goals to be a photographer
The winners were selected from the pool of finalists - comprised of up-to three students from each grade.
The finalists were all given the opportunity to have lunch with the author
Congratulations to all of our finalists!
Kindergarten
Sam Morgese
Sarah Rathmann
Connor Photavaah
1st Grade
Krisha Pakala
Joshua Morris
Mona Abukhamireh
2nd Grade
Nathan Jereb
Emily Rae Rathmann
Kayra Alp
3rd Grade
Srikar Mudili
Makenzie Jones
Benjamin Morris
4th Grade
Lily Hermann
Payton Ertl
Charlotte Lund
5th Grade
Shriya Punati
Ellie Flemming
Abby Martin
6th Grade
Bill Le
Author Candy Barone uses themes from her book "Dream Star" to speak with students in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade on finding your "powers;" your strength and qualities that make you who you are - and how to use those powers for good.
Author Candy Barone speaks to 3rd through 6th graders about setting goals and accountability - using topics from her book "You Empowered Strong."
Students engaged with questions and action plans they are implementing to explore career options.
Continue the conversation with your student and hear Mrs. Barone's parent seminar during Family Reading Night - Friday night, March 13th.