Welcome to Pine Tree 2017-18
Over thirty-five years ago, we inaugurated a very successful District-wide Pine Tree reading incentive program. The purpose of Pine Tree is to encourage students in grades 3-5 to read recent or classic literature from a variety of genres.
The Pine Tree Reading Incentive program is not designed to provide “just right books” for individual students. Research confirms that reading aloud to children is just as valuable as having students read silently and independently. For that reason these books may be read to, with, or by your child.
Students are invited to check out the Pine Tree books from the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, the school iCenter, or the classroom library.
In conjunction with the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, one unique feature of the Pine Tree program is the opportunity for students to meet an author. In March, every child will meet the featured Pine Tree author at a school assembly. Afterwards, the author will sign personal copies for students. Our 2017-18 Pine Tree author is Kate Messner!
Additionally, each classroom teacher will be provided two invitations for the Pine Tree Author Reception held at the WBTPL in late March. The reception invitation is for the specified student and one parent/guardian only.
It is our goal to make this program successful and enjoyable for all students. Thank you for supporting the long standing tradition of Pine Tree and for encouraging your child in this valuable program.
Please read the Pine Tree Parent Introduction Letter for a complete list of the expectations, guidelines & rules for the Pine Tree 2017-18 program.
Sincerely,
WBSD Information and Technology Specialists
West Bloomfield Township Public Library Librarians
Over thirty-five years ago, we inaugurated a very successful District-wide Pine Tree reading incentive program. The purpose of Pine Tree is to encourage students in grades 3-5 to read recent or classic literature from a variety of genres.
The Pine Tree Reading Incentive program is not designed to provide “just right books” for individual students. Research confirms that reading aloud to children is just as valuable as having students read silently and independently. For that reason these books may be read to, with, or by your child.
Students are invited to check out the Pine Tree books from the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, the school iCenter, or the classroom library.
In conjunction with the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, one unique feature of the Pine Tree program is the opportunity for students to meet an author. In March, every child will meet the featured Pine Tree author at a school assembly. Afterwards, the author will sign personal copies for students. Our 2017-18 Pine Tree author is Kate Messner!
Additionally, each classroom teacher will be provided two invitations for the Pine Tree Author Reception held at the WBTPL in late March. The reception invitation is for the specified student and one parent/guardian only.
It is our goal to make this program successful and enjoyable for all students. Thank you for supporting the long standing tradition of Pine Tree and for encouraging your child in this valuable program.
Please read the Pine Tree Parent Introduction Letter for a complete list of the expectations, guidelines & rules for the Pine Tree 2017-18 program.
Sincerely,
WBSD Information and Technology Specialists
West Bloomfield Township Public Library Librarians