Mrs. Jennifer Douglas, BSD Assistant Superintendent, talks about the literacy events taking place in classrooms, across the state of Arkansas, and at home.

• March "Reading Madness"

  • "Read Across America", February 27 - March 3

  • "If All Arkansas Read the Same Book", March 6 - April 1

  • A competition across the state will have students read, "J.D. and the Great Barber Battle" by J. Dillard.

    • There will be activities that go along with the storyline, which can be done at school and at home

    • Partnered with EAST students who will record reading the book

  • 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt, March 6 - April 3

    • Passports will be sent home with students, Kindergarten through 5th Grade -- if your child doesn't receive one, the passports will be available in your child's campus office.

    • 5 locations throughout the city, where students will figure out riddles and receive stickers.

    • Once the passport is completed, the student can turn it in to be entered into a drawing for a Kindle -- the drawing will take place on April 3rd

  • Reading on the River, April 1

    • At Riverside Park from 10 am to 12 pm

    • Come to enjoy reading and fun activities!

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