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Weekly News Update
August 31, 2006    

Dear Friends of Reading to Kids,

 The September 9th Reading Clubs are quickly approaching!  If you can join us, please click here to submit your RSVP!  We still have plenty of open spaces at all schools, so sign yourself up, and invite a friend to join you! 

This month's theme is "Fantasy, Folklore, and Fairy Tales," and we have some book selections you're bound to love.  First grade will be reading Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, while 2nd grade will sail away with How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long.  Click here for synopses, discussion questions, and craft ideas for this month's books.  We hope to see you in September!

PETER AND THE WOLF AT THE SEPTEMBER READING CLUBS

Are you ready to be entertained?  Reading to Kids is proud to present musical performances of Peter and the Wolf at the September 9th reading clubs!  The first part of the reading clubs (10:00 - 11:00 a.m.) will be spent reading in groups as usual, but this month, groups will meet back at the auditorium at 11:00 a.m. for the concert. 

While everyone will enjoy the performance, 3rd grade will have a special chance to prepare by reading Peter and the Wolf by Vladimir Vagin for their read aloud book. 

Reading to Kids thanks all the musicians who are participating in this event.  For more information on the musicians and the performance, click here

We hope you will join us for this musical treat! Click here to sign up! 


BIKE RIDE AT VENICE BEACH!

The Reading to Kids bike ride is only two days away!  Please join us for some fun in the sun!


WHEN:      Saturday, September 2nd
                 10am (2 hour bike ride + lunch after)

WHERE:    Meet at Pay Public Parking Lot at 
                 3100 S. Ocean Front Walk
                 (located at the end of Washington Blvd)

HOW MUCH: 
               -$7-$12 for parking, $11 for Bike Rental
               -Venice One Stop Beach Rentals, 
                (310) 864-3736             

               -ATM and Storage Lockers available
               -Bikes and Rollerblades: 1 Hour - $6,   
                2 Hours - $11, All Day - $19

WHAT TO BRING: 
               -To rent a bike or rollerblades, you will 
                need a valid I.D./ Passport AND a 
                credit/ATM card. 
               -If you would prefer, you may bring your
                own bike or rollerblades
               -Bring a lunch or ride to Perry?s beach   
                front cafe.
               -Other good things to bring: cash, 
                sneakers, water, sunscreen, camera.
               -Friends and family are welcome!

RSVP:    
Click Here to RSVP

If you have any questions please contact Jeff Carter, the Social Chair at Jeff.Carter @ readingtokids.org.

Have fun and be safe this holiday weekend!

  Sarah Kolterman
  Program Coordinator 
  Reading to Kids
  1600 Sawtelle Blvd, Suite 210
  Los Angeles, CA 90025
  (310) 479-7455
  (310) 479-7435 (FAX)
 
info@readingtokids.org
 
In this issue . . .
- September Reading Clubs
- Peter and the Wolf
- Bike Ride at Venice Beach
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September 2006
Reading Club Status
School  Capacity RSVP
Esperanza

78

67

Gratts

55

20

Hoover

 88 

 35

Magnolia 76 61
Click here for more program
participation statistics.
 

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Some September Books. . .

View this month's book list!

First Grade

View this month's book list!

Fourth Grade

View this month's book list!

Fifth Grade




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