Reading Is FUNdamental (RIF)

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1 Reading Is FUNdamental (RIF)
Berta Cabaza Middle School 2901 Shafer Road San Benito, TX 78586

2 Committee Members William Snavely, Principal
Normalinda Garcia, Assistant Principal Henry Sanchez, Assistant Principal Esmeralda Garza, Librarian Gilbert Flores, Teacher Eddie Gonzales, Teacher and Parent Corina Huerta, Teacher Albie Lopez, Teacher and Parent Gracie Martinez, Gear Up Coordinator Emily Rodriguez, Library Assistant and Grandparent Frances Estrada, Parent Esther Hernandez, Parent Ernestina Coronado, Parent Lucy Rios, Parent Veronica Estrada, Student Paul Rios, Student

3 1st Meeting This notice was sent to committee members about 1st meeting. Not all committee members were able to attend 1st meeting, but those present were asked to sign in.

4 Memo to Reading Teachers
Date: November 5, 2003 To: Reading Teachers From: E. Garza, Librarian RE: RIF Survey SBCISD has received a grant (RIF Reading Program) in which funds will be utilized to purchase books for students in a book giveaway. We will have three book giveaways throughout the school year. The first book giveaway is the week of December 15-19, The second book giveaway is the week of March 8-12, 2004, and the third is the week of May 3-7, 2004. In order for students to receive books pertaining to their special interests, I need to find out what their interests are, thus the purpose of the survey. Please have your students fill out the survey so that I may start working on some titles. I would like to have all surveys back by Monday, November Your help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

5 Reading is Fundamental
Student Survey Reading is Fundamental Survey Please answer the following questions. 1. On a scale from 1-5, rank the following subject areas: (1 = least favorite, 5 = most favorite). a. Sports ______ b. Biography ______ c. Literature/Poetry ______ d. History ______ e. Science ______ f. Music ______ g. Teen Issues (nonfiction) ______ h. Other ______ 2. Who is your favorite author or illustrator? _______________________________ 3. If you were given a book as a gift, what would its title be? ______________________________________________________________ 4. Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction books? ___________________________

6 2nd Meeting Committee discusses ideas for activities during 1st book distribution.

7 3rd Meeting Mr. Snavely prepares for 1st book giveaway as committee plans activities.

8 Invoices to Scholastic Book Fairs for Book Purchases

9 Class Counts for Letter Distributions

10 Memo to Reading Teachers Requesting Letter Distribution to Students

11 Letter to Parents (English Version)
December 9, 2003 Dear Parents: SBCISD has received a grant from the RIF (Reading is Fundamental) Organization in which funds have been utilized to purchase books for students in three book giveaways throughout the school year. The first book giveaway is the week of December 15-19, The second is the week of March 8-12, 2004, and the third is the week of May 3-7, 2004. The RIF Organization encourages and endorses that students read for fun and pleasure, thus the book giveaways. To promote the importance of pleasure reading, the RIF committee has scheduled the following activities: Tuesday, December 16th – “Hats Off to Reading” (Students may wear their favorite hat or cap). Wednesday, December 17th – “Be Cool, Read a Book in School” (Students may wear sunglasses/shades). Thursday, December 18th – “Lasso a Book for Pleasure Reading” (Students may wear their favorite Western attire). Please encourage your son/daughter to participate in these activities. Mr. Snavely and the RIF committee will be distributing books to all students during their reading classes on Tuesday, December 16th. Any student who is absent on this day, may come by the library to pick up his/her book when he/she returns to school. Your help with these activities will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, E. Garza, Librarian and RIF Committee Members P.S. Some book titles include Harry Potter and Goosebumps Series. If you object to any of these titles, please indicate below and have your child return this letter to his/her reading teacher. ______ I do not want my child to receive a Harry Potter or Goosebumps Series book. _______________________________ ______________________________ Student’s Name and ID # Parent’s Signature

12 Letter to Parents (Spanish Version)
Diciembre 9, 2003 Apreciables Padres: SBCISD ha recibido una subvencion de la Organizacion RIF (La Lectura es Fundamental) en la cual los fondos han sido utilzados en la compra de tres obsequios de libros para los estudiantes durante todo al ano escolar. El primer obsequio es en la semana del 15 al 19 de diciembre del El Segundo es en la semana del 8 al 12 de marzo del 2004, y el tercer es en la semana del 3 al 17 de mayo del 2004. La Organizacion RIF fomenta y endosa que los estudiantes lean por diversion y placer, por eso son los obsequios de libros. Para promover la importancia de la lectura por placer, el Comite RIF ha programado las siguientes actividades: Martes 16, de diciembre – “Descubrete ante la Lectura” (Los estudiantes pueden usar su sombrero o cachucha favorita). Miercoles 17, de diciembre – Se Tranquilo, Lee un Libro en La Escuela” (Los estudiantes pueden usar anteojos o gafas de sol). Jueves 18, de diciembre – “Laza un Libro Para Disfrutar la Lectura” (Los estudiantes pueden usar su ropa vaquera favorita). Por favor anime a su hijo/a a participar en estas actividades. El Sr. Snavely y el Comite RIF estaran distribuyendo libros a todos los estudiantes durante sus classes de lectura el martes 16, de diciembre. Cualquier estudiante que este ausente ese dia, puede venir a la biblioteca a recoger su libro cuando regrese a la escuela. Su ayuda con estas actividades sera grandemente apreciada. Gracias, E. Garza, Bibliotecaria y Miembros del Comite RIF P.D. Algunos titulos de libros incluyen las series de Harry Potter y Goosebumps. Si usted se opone a algunos de estos titulos, por favor indique abajo y que su hijo/a regrese esta carta a su maestro(a) de lectura. _____ No quiero que mi hijo/a reciba las series de libros de Harry Potter o Goosebumps. __________________________________ ____________________________ Nombre y # de ID del Estudiante Firma del Padre

13 Invitation to Parents December 11, 2003 Dear Parents:
Berta Cabaza Middle School and the RIF committee invite you to our book distribution on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 between the hours of 8:15 AM and 3:30 PM. We would like to extend our warm welcome and have you join your child in the pleasure of receiving a free book of his/her choice. See you at our 1st RIF Book Distribution. Thank you, E. Garza, Librarian and RIF Committee Apreciables Padres: Berta Cabaza Middle School y el Comite RIF los invita a la distribucion de libros el 16 de diciembre dentro las horas de 8:15 AM a 3:30 PM. Nos gustaria extenderles una calorosa bienvenida y se unan con su nino/a en la placer de recibir los libros gratis de su agrado. Los vemos en nuestra primera RIF distribucion de libros. Gracias, E. Garza, Bibliotecaria y Miembros del Comite RIF

14 1st Marquee Announcement
Date: December 9, 2003 To: Mr. Henry Sanchez From: Esmeralda Garza, Librarian RE: Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Book Giveaway Please make the following announcement on the marquee. Thank you! RIF BOOK GIVEAWAY December 15-19, 2003

15 2nd Marquee Announcement
Date: December 12, 2003 To: Mr. Henry Sanchez From: Esmeralda Garza RE: Marquee Please place the following activities on the marquee. Tuesday, December 16th – “Hats Off to Reading” Wednesday, December 17th – “Be Cool, Read a Book in School” Thursday, December 18th – “Lasso a Book for Pleasure Reading” Thank you!

16 Posters Around Campus

17 MEMO TO ALL TEACHERS

18 Organizing Books for 1st Distribution

19 Reading Classes Schedule

20 Preparing for Book Distribution

21 Tuesday, December 16, 2003 Hats Off To Reading
Students who participated in “Hats Off To Reading” day by wearing their favorite hats and caps proudly stand next to Santa as they hold the books they picked.

22 Wednesday, December 17, 2003 Be Cool, Read a Book in School
Cool students who wore their shades to school pick, enjoy, and thank RIF for this book distribution.

23 Thursday, December 18, 2003 Lasso a Book for Pleasure Reading
Students proudly show off their western attire as they pick their books during the first distribution.

24 During Reading Classes
Book Distribution During Reading Classes

25 Book Distribution Continued

26 PARENT VOLUNTEERS L to R: Esther Hernandez, Ernestina Coronado, Frances Estrada

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28 Students enjoy their books as soon as they return to their desks.

29 THANK YOU RIF! On behalf of the parents, teachers, administrators, and RIF Committee Members, we would like to thank RIF for their generous contributions which made this event a very memorable experience for all the students at Berta Cabaza Middle School.