Pine Grove Learning Commons Presents…
The Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading Program
A Literacy Initiative
The Ontario Library Association’s Forest of Reading Program
A Literacy Initiative
What is the Forest of Reading?
The Forest of Reading is a library program in which books written and illustrated by Canadians are read by or to students. Students then participate in a province-wide event by voting for their favourite book in April 2015. Based on the voting results, the author and illustrator are honoured with the award.
This library program is open to all students at
Pine Grove. Students are required to read the appropriate number of books
in their age group. Once the books are read, students are asked to
complete activities related to their reading and vote for the book they decide
is the most appealing for their age group. Students who successfully complete
the program will receive a certificate from the Ontario Library
Association. Students who wish to participate in the program are asked to
see Mrs. Meleca in the Pine Grove Learning Commons.
Blue Spruce Award (Kindergarten to
Grade Two)
• 10 books are read to the students in order for them to vote in April 2015
• a great introduction to the world of picture books by Canadian authors – each child is rewarded by being part of a province wide voting event; it is a very exciting time for everyone
Silver Birch Express Award (Grade Three and Four)
Silver Birch Fiction/Non-Fiction Award (Grade Five and Six)
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2015
• provides Canadian authors with insight into young people’s reading preferences and gives students proud ownership of their vote for their favourite book
• 10 books are read to the students in order for them to vote in April 2015
• a great introduction to the world of picture books by Canadian authors – each child is rewarded by being part of a province wide voting event; it is a very exciting time for everyone
Silver Birch Express Award (Grade Three and Four)
Silver Birch Fiction/Non-Fiction Award (Grade Five and Six)
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2015
• provides Canadian authors with insight into young people’s reading preferences and gives students proud ownership of their vote for their favourite book
Red Maple Fiction Award (Grade Seven and Eight)
Red Maple Non-Fiction Award (Grade
Seven and Eight)
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2015
• encourages students to choose good quality Canadian literature and authors, and exposes students to a variety of book genres
For more information about the Forest of Reading program please contact Mrs. Meleca or go to the following link www.accessola.com
• 5 books in either the fiction or non-fiction category must be read by the students in order to vote in April 2015
• encourages students to choose good quality Canadian literature and authors, and exposes students to a variety of book genres
For more information about the Forest of Reading program please contact Mrs. Meleca or go to the following link www.accessola.com
2014 Scholastic Book Fair Results
Thank you to the many parents, students and staff who volunteered and lent a helping hand to make our Pine Grove Scholastic Book Fair Literacy Event a huge success. In November, the Pine Grove community and families helped our school by purchasing $7200.00 in books – thank you! By making purchases at the Scholastic Book Fair, our school will be able to purchase more books for our classrooms and for our Learning Commons. Once again, this event helped promote literacy in our school by providing students with a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials at all levels and has allowed students to appreciate good quality literature.
Enjoy your new books and happy reading!
Thank you to the many parents, students and staff who volunteered and lent a helping hand to make our Pine Grove Scholastic Book Fair Literacy Event a huge success. In November, the Pine Grove community and families helped our school by purchasing $7200.00 in books – thank you! By making purchases at the Scholastic Book Fair, our school will be able to purchase more books for our classrooms and for our Learning Commons. Once again, this event helped promote literacy in our school by providing students with a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials at all levels and has allowed students to appreciate good quality literature.
Enjoy your new books and happy reading!
