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IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTING If you aren't sure how to begin, the following calendar and suggestions may be of help! SPRING * Order enough copies of the books you will need for next year's program. LATE SPRING AND SUMMER * Include VRC titles on summer reading lists. * Check out VRC books to teachers over the summer. FALL * Start the program as soon as possible. Develop creative ways of introducing the books including bulletin boards, display cases, video tapes, or audio tapes. * Shelve/display the VRC books in a special area of the library. Special check-out procedures may be needed. * Make sure the students are aware of the rules and procedures as well as the nominated titles and authors. * Discuss possible sources for obtaining the books - school library, public library, book fairs, or local book stores. * Highlight these books at your book fair. * Decide if you are going to require any written or verbal proof that the student has read the books he/she claims to have read. Do keep in mind that the program's primary goal is to promote reading for pleasure. MARCH - APRIL * Determine and announce the date for voting in your school * Tally the ballots and announce the results in your school * Send your school tally BY APRIL 15 to your local Reading Council or to the VRC Chairperson. * One voting tally per school *Encourage your librarian, teachers, or students to recommend books for future lists! * Include nomination forms with your vote tally or send at any time to the VRC chairperson: melinda.younger@gmail.com Remember that the DEADLINE IS April 15!!! * Encourage students, teachers, and librarians to nominate titles they would like the committee to consider for future lists. A book nomination form is included in this packet. Submit these suggestions with your tally sheet or send them directly to the Virginia Readers' Choice Chairperson. LATE SPRING * Winning titles will be announced after May 15th via the VSRA website...bookmark this site and watch for the results! * You may do a variety of things in your school to recognize the event. you could design and award certificates to participants, create bookmarks with the winning titles, design displays, etc. Use your creativity to mark the event! The Virginia Readers' Choice will be available on ACCELERATED READER DISK. |
