Dear Families,

 

What better way to spend these cold winter nights than to cozy up with a mug of cocoa and a good book? February is I Love to Read month, and we have many fun activities planned for the children here at Lincoln. Be sure to note the events listed in the side bar and watch your child’s backpack for more information about upcoming events. 

This year’s theme for I Love to Read month is Wheeling Through Books. Students (and their families!) are encouraged to read as much as possible during I Love to Read month. This year, we have a very special opportunity provided by Lincoln PTSA, Horace Mann, and Ron Bauer Insurance - a bike giveaway! Each student that has met his/her grade level’s reading goal will have a chance to win a new bike! One student from each grade level will win – that’s 6 new, free bikes!  Plus, the PTSA will be providing each winner with a $25 gift certificate to Pap’s Sporting Goods to purchase a new helmet. Our students and staff are so excited about this opportunity, and there is much excitement surrounding the new bikes that are appearing in the media center!

Sometimes we hear people ask: Why is reading important?  Here are just a few answers to that question:

·       Reading is fundamental to function in today’s society.

·       Reading is an important skill in finding a good job.

·       Reading is important because it develops the mind.

·       Reading helps us discover new information.

·       Reading develops the imagination.

·       Reading is fundamental in helping one to develop a good self-image.

·       Reading helps us better understand words and write better.

Finally, why is reading important? Reading is important because words — spoken and written – are the building blocks of life.

Let’s help our children become great readers and writers! On the back side of this sheet, you will find a calendar of simple, fun activities that you can do with your child to help get them reading every day in February.

READ, READ, READ, and WRITE, WRITE, WRITE.

            Happy Reading! And happy I Love to Read month!

 

            -Dr. Strege and Lincoln Teachers