Montgomery County Reading Olympics
Click here for the 2010-2011 reading list
Congratulations to the two 2009-2010 Upper Merion teams that competed in the Reading Olympics competition against other schools in Montgomery County. They did an amazing job! Both Vikings teams received the second place red ribbon for their efforts. Hannah Fairley, Amanda Grace, Celia Ryan and Erin Venable led these prize-winning teams.
Last year on April 28th, 20 members of the team, led by Hannah Fairley, Amanda Grace, Chris Moll and Erin Venable, gave Upper Merion our best showing ever. They earned both a red ribbon and a blue ribbon, the highest honor awarded. Congratulations to all of the team members for a job well done!
The goal of the Reading Olympics is to increase students' reading for enjoyment. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty to fifty books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the competition.
The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved. You can also view an overview video at http://movie.mciu.org/readingoly/overview.html (from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit website: www.micu.org)
Interested? Want to join?
- Read at least five books from the Reading Olympics list .
- See Ms. Nardelli, Ms. Liss, or Ms. Sana to sign up!
- Join the discussion on TBA Ning
- Monthly meetings in the Library! Click here to view the Reading Olympics Promo
Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice
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The purpose of the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award is to promote reading of quality books by young people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to promote teacher and librarian involvement in children's literature, and to honor authors whose work has been recognized by the children of Pennsylvania.
Interested? Want to participate?
- The PA Young Reader's Choice program is very informal. There are no meetings.
- Read at least three books from the PA Young Reader's Choice list
- Vote for your favorite book in March.
- See the librarian to sign up!
The 2008-2009 Young Adult winner was Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Last Modified on 6/15/2010 7:12:44 AM
