WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Iglesias Principal Elias T. Taisipic, Jr. Assistant Principal

479 West Santa Monica Avenue, Dededo, Guam 96929 Tel. # (671) 632-7770/7870

Binadu Brilliant Reader News

THE BINADU BRILLIANT READER (B2R) BEGINS ON SEP. 24, 2013. FIRST DAY OF READING LOG MUST BE 9/24/13 0R AFTER. The goals are: To promote lifelong readers to our students by encouraging them to read one book a day; To show a diversity of concepts (comprehend and share what they read, marketing library to experience what the librarian can offer, learn from reading to make informed decisions or become problem solvers, instilled to have a good character, etc).

The B2R will be sponsored by the terrific I LOVE TO READ Committee and the support of the participating teachers from PS, HS, Kinder thru Fifth grades. The committee advisors, Ms. Torres, School Librarian, Ms. Bernardo, Rm. 42, Mrs. Dobrowolski, Rm. 25, Ms Ponce, Rm. 33 and its B2R Officers will honor the Binadu students who achieve these goals. GUIDELINES B2R members must read, at least, one book per day. Books read to or with children by their parents or other family members may count for the following: B2R members who are non-readers and reluctant readers B2R members who have English as their second language AND are unable to independently read the books at their required reading level The books that are read should be in addition to the regular curriculum. If not, then the following books are the accepted reading materials: Picture novels or manga, a Japanese graphic novel, can be read and counted, but must be as a completed series of volumes. Online books must meet scholastic standards (should be published from a recognized institution). Books should not indicate violent plots, vulgar language, or obscene text.

Acknowledged by:

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Evangeline Iglesias, Principal

Elias T. Taisipic Jr., Vice Principal

WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Iglesias Principal Elias T. Taisipic, Jr. Assistant Principal

479 West Santa Monica Avenue, Dededo, Guam 96929 Tel. # (671) 632-7770/7870

B2R members must read, at least, at their expected reading level. The following are the general standard for reading books at the grade level: For Pre-school and Headstart: Read-alouds as well as poems, songs and rhymes to teach topics across all subjects. For Kindergarten and 1st grade: Read-alouds as well as alphabet books, picture books, easy books, poems, songs and rhymes to teach topics across all subjects. For 2nd grade: Read-alouds as well as alphabet books, picture books, easy books, poems, songs and rhymes to teach topics across all subjects. B2R members in this grade level are also able to make up their own version of the story that they have had read. They can change the details such as setting, time, or even a new ending. If they choose to do so, then the fantasy-based story should also be turned in. Lastly, they are highly encouraged to read fiction books. For 3rd grade: Read-alouds as well as alphabet books, picture books, easy books, poems, songs and rhymes to teach topics across all subjects. A separate sheet of paper that should be provided by the B2R members will indicate a list of words that he/she comes across that is unknown to them. From there, the B2R members will also illustrate those meaning of the words. B2R members in this grade level are highly encouraged to read chapter books, nonfiction, and fiction books. For 4th grade: Read-alouds that demonstrate students strategies for thinking and analyzing what they have been read to. A separate sheet of paper that provides these critical thinking (i.e., making connections between people, events, or important ideas) should be provided by the B2R members. B2R members in this grade level are highly encouraged to read chapter books, non-fiction, and fiction books. For 5th grade: Reads a variety of genres from fiction, non-fiction, and drama. After the B2R members have had finished a book, we recommend that they choose another book by the same author; by the similar topic; or in the same genre. Next, the B2R members should write on a separate sheet of paper that writes of the comparison between the books that they have had read.

Acknowledged by:

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Evangeline Iglesias, Principal

Elias T. Taisipic Jr., Vice Principal

WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Iglesias Principal Elias T. Taisipic, Jr. Assistant Principal

479 West Santa Monica Avenue, Dededo, Guam 96929 Tel. # (671) 632-7770/7870

Forms must be turned in within a week of completion or by their due dates wherein the B2R members will send it to their respective teacher. Next, those respective teachers should sign and verify the form before sending it to the librarian. In that way, the reading progression can be tabulated as feasible as possible.

REWARDS At Level 1, the B2R members will have their names posted on a special BINADU BRILLIANT
READERs Exhibit Board to be placed along the hallway of the Library Media Center (LMC). This will continue throughout the year no deadlines to meet.

At Level 2, the B2R members are rewarded with a special B2R caps, I Love To Read pencils or a B2R
shirts. B2R Forms must be submitted before January 31, 2014.

At Level 3, the Top Ten B2R members for each grade level for the entire year will receive a
certificate and recognition at the End of the Year Awards ceremony. In addition, the Top Three B2R members for overall will receive a special certificate and recognition at the End of the Year Awards ceremony. B2R Forms must be submitted before May 9, 2014. Here are the goal points per each level:

Grade PS/HS/K/First Second Third Fourth Fifth

Level 1: B2R Points 50 40 30 20 10

Level 2: B2R Points 90 75 60 45 30

Level 3: B2R Points 150+ 125+ 100+ 75+ 50 +

*Each 10 points indicate that the B2R members have had read 25 books.

Acknowledged by:

__________________________

_____________________________

Evangeline Iglesias, Principal

Elias T. Taisipic Jr., Vice Principal

WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Iglesias Principal Elias T. Taisipic, Jr. Assistant Principal

479 West Santa Monica Avenue, Dededo, Guam 96929 Tel. # (671) 632-7770/7870

Book Club Form # __

Date Title of Book

Name: _____________________ Grade: _____ Rm #:____

Read With Verified By

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Overall, my favorite book is ___________________________________________________________________. I love the book because ________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________. Classroom Teachers Verification that books are of an appropriate difficulty: ___________________ Date Turned In to I LOVE TO READ Committee: ________ Date Reward Received: _______
Acknowledged by: __________________________ _____________________________

Evangeline Iglesias, Principal

Elias T. Taisipic Jr., Vice Principal

WETTENGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Evangeline Iglesias Principal Elias T. Taisipic, Jr. Assistant Principal

479 West Santa Monica Avenue, Dededo, Guam 96929 Tel. # (671) 632-7770/7870

Binadu Brilliant Reader Form

WES LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Your child has indicated that he/she is interested to join the Binadu Brilliant Reader Club, also known as B2R, this School Year 2013 2014. In order to become a member of this reading program at our school, we ask that you read and sign our schools B2R Form because of the vital role each family member plays in supporting your childs education. The B2R has two missions: to foster each student to a lifelong love of reading; and to provide students with an opportunity to explore the world around them through prints (books) and other forms of media.

I, _____________________________________, at Homeroom #______ and as a Binadu Brilliant Reader member to:

1. 2. 3. Diligently follow the B2R guidelines. Report any wrongdoing (such as, copying another students B2R Form) associated with B2R to my teacher, my school librarian, Ms. Torres, or to my principal/vice principal. Do my VERY BEST and read to myself or read to by my parent(s) or read with parent.

I know if I fail to keep my pledge, the following may happen:

A. Loss of Top Ten and /or Top Three placement B. Loss of ALL B2R points C. Parent Notification

Student Signature: __________________________ Parent Signature: __________________________ Date:

Date: ________

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Acknowledged by:

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Evangeline Iglesias, Principal

Elias T. Taisipic Jr., Vice Principal