SNEAKS Summer Reading Program

Summer is SNEAKing up on us and yesterday was the launch of our summer reading initiative.  IN our district, we work closely with the Baltimore County Public Library to help stop that "summer slump" our students might fall into during those lazy hazy days of summer.

Although our weather has been chilly, struggling to reach the 70's for most of this week, and rainy, that could not dampen the spirits of my students because they love SNEAKS.  There is just something about a large dressed up cat that makes them smile.  The public librarians come and talk about the special summer program offerings, share the prizes that can be earned through reading and SNEAKS makes a special appearance. 

This year's theme: "Every Hero Has A Story" is one of my favorites so far.



So we ended our day with our SNEAKS kickoff assembly and I will spend the next week using library time to sign up my students and talk up the program and also show them how to access ebooks on our Destiny system.  I think that is a great way to spend the last FULL week of school, don't you?

And just check out this super cool reading display made by Erin McElwee, LMS at Charlesmont Elementary School, for her summer reading kickoff!  I just absolutely LOVE it!  Thanks for letting me share it Erin because I just know it is going to inspire some other librarians!