Abby's school had a program recently to encourage the kids to read. It was called OWLSome readers because our mascot is an owl :) There was a performance by the first grade in which Abby had a speaking part with a big kick-off pep rally to get the kids fired up to read. They had 6 weeks to read as many books as they could. I really didn't know what to expect. When I asked Abby what her goal was, she said 500!! WHAT?!? That's at least 30 books per week!! Come to find out this was the highest incentive level, and she wanted to do the most! For each book (chapter, story, etc.) read, I had to fill out the information on a paper chain which they hung in the halls. When it was all said and done, she did it! 518 books in 6 weeks!! The first graders totaled over 18,000 books in 6 weeks!!!
Abby's BFF, Natalie
Abby was a "camp leader" in the program. Check out all the owls - one of the mom's at school made these - super cute!!
After the program, they held a pep rally to get the kids excited. The band came from HCMS along with drum line leader, Abby's idol, Courtney Terry!! Love you Court Court!!
We have been so blessed with teachers, and this year is no exception. Mrs. Kachelman is such a blessing!!
Huntsville City School Board Chairman, Topper Birney, came and read a book to the kids. This is most of Abby's class.
518 books and chains later, OWLSome readers was a HUGE success!!!!
