They serve as crossing guards on Western Street and help keep order when busses are coming and going. To join this responsible crew, kids need a permission slip signed by their parents and their teacher. They may apply for training in fourth grade in the spring. These kids provide a valuable service for our school. Everyone in the school reads during this time.
Classes look for inviting places to read, including the library, the gym, and the hallways.
It's a great chance for all of us to practice our reading skills and to model the pleasure we find in reading a good book. This site provides information for parents about the new standards for Washington State schools .