Published May 21. 2014 05:01PM
Have you got your books?
Yes, Ma'am.Are you ready to read?Yes, Sir.Are you ready for Book Boot Camp?Yes Ma'am.The direct order for last week was to have fun reading at Towamensing Elementary's Book Boot Camp."It was a whole military theme week with the message to 'Train Your Brain' through reading," says Stacey Olewine, Towamensing's reading specialist.On Monday students were encouraged to come to school dressed camouflage and military style for Spirit Day. They held "Buddy Reading" sessions between classrooms.Tuesday the students were treated to mystery guest readers.Wednesday and Thursday they participated in activities geared to reading-related games.Friday the students voted for their favorite book. The favorite book for K-2 was "Moustache Baby" by Bridget Heos, and the favorite book for third and fourth grade was "Bean Dog and Nugget: The Ball" by Charis Mericle Harper.The school also had a collection for donated books, new and gently used, that will be donated to the Literary Center in Allentown. They collected over 200 books.
LINDA KOEHLER/TIMES NEWS Some of the students from Lori Smith's second grade at Towamensing Elementary School were dressed in camouflage and military style to help celebrate Book Boot Camp as they participated in Buddy Reading. They are, from left: Riley Gearhard, Jackson Stein, Zachary Bechtold, Colby Haydt, Cora Wentz, Trace Stahler, Damian Miller, Wyatt Costenbader and Erika Pysher.