Winter Break Reading! Notable Books, Winter & Global Reading Challenge
Summary : Winter Break Reading.
Notes From the B.F. Day Library
Winter Break Reading Marshmallow Challenge
Cozy up for some Winter Break reading and keep those reading muscles strong! How many marshmallows can you add to your hot chocolate this winter break?
How to play:
- Decide how many minutes you will read a day between December 20 and January 5.
- Each day you meet your goal, write the number of minutes and the date in a marshmallow. (What counts as reading? Read to yourself, listen to an audiobook, read with a grownup, being read to).
- Have a grownup in your family sign your reading sheet.
- Return your sheet by Friday, January 9 (forms/sheets are in the Library or see details below) for an invitation to Mrs. P.’s Morning Hot Cocoa Party during January. You need to read at least 12 days to meet your goal.
Details For Form/Sheet
I will read at least: ——- minutes (minimum of 20) a day
Your Name:
Parent Name:
Your reader can bring their form/sheet to the office OR email the sheet to: jlpapineau@seattleschools.org with Hot Chocolate in the subject by Friday, January 9, 2026
Global Reading Challenge: Grades 4 & 5
The Global Reading Challenge is a reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Students form teams, read selected books, then take part in a trivia competition. This is such a great opportunity for our readers.
Some of the benefits include:
- Promoting a love of reading
- Introducing students to a wide variety of literature, perspectives, and voices
- Encouraging kids to participate in a team activity
This year, we have 10 (yes you read that right!), teams going on a Global Reading Challenge adventure. We will practice trivia questions in the months of December-February to prepare for B.F. Day’s competition. The winner from B.F. Day moves on to the semi-finals downtown! Learn more about the program or this year’s books on the SPL site!
Volunteers Needed
We would LOVE to have some parent volunteers join us to practice quiz questions with the readers. Come join us on your lunch break and be inspired! Volunteer Sign Up Details.
~ Happy Reading. Mrs. P
