December 11 Field Trip

Readers!

There is so much going on in December! If you haven't heard already--we're going on a FIELD TRIP December 11! Members received a ballot in school today, and should make it a point to hustle down to the library to let us know you want to spend club funds for our trip! Whoo Hoo!

We are going to two (2) places. First we are going to OMSI to play in the Mindbender Mansion and watch a Laser Light Show (you will need to pay a $5.00 admitance charge when you turn in your permission slip), and second is a stop at the Scholastic Book Warehouse.

The Readers' Club earned $352.84 "Book Profit" at our recent Scholastic Book Fair. Every club member who goes on the field trip will get to pick out a book to KEEP!

So.....if you got your ballot today...fill it out and turn it into the library. AND....take your permission slip and $5.00 payment to Mrs. McDonald in the ASB office. The permission slips need to be TURNED IN BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH to be elegible to go on the trip!

Don't forget!!!!

We Meet Thursday!

Hello Readers'!

It was just last Thursday that we had a FANTASTIC work party to get ready for our Book Fair Fundraiser coming THIS SATURDAY! Thank you Travis for providing the pictures you can see only on the blog. Check out what Chris did with his prize from the e-mail game we all played. whsreaders.blogspot.com

If you have signed up to work the fair this Saturday, check with Mrs. Stanton if you can't remember your time slot.

Yes we are having our regular meeting THIS THURSDAY RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL in the library. We will be talking about the fundraiser, drinking hot chocolate and admiring the new fiction bookshelves in the library. Have you seen them yet? We have more room for fiction! Yeah!

Oh, and for those of you who have read this entire entry, Ryan S. has provided us yet again with a truly unique secret word: chupathingy Stop by the library and tell Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton the word for this week....and win a prize.

See you Thursday!

Work Party Winner

Teen Read Week

Letters About Literature CONTEST

Readers' Club Members -- Check this out!

Please encourage students whose lives have been touched by books (hopefully all of your students!) to enter the Center for the Book’s Letters About Literature contest. Not only does the contest encourage students to reflect on good literature they have read and write about it, but there are lots of prizes on the state and national level for students. In addition, if a student from your school is a winner at the national level, your library is eligible for a Reading Promotion Grant of $10,000!

Who can apply?

o Students in grades 4-12 may enter. The three levels of competition are:

o Level I – Grades 4-6

o Level II – Grades 7 & 8

o Level III – Grades 9-12

o Students in public and private schools may enter as well as homeschoolers.

o An individual student may enter or a whole class. If a class enters, each student must select a book that has had a personal impact on her/his life.

How do students apply?

o Write a letter to an author, living or deceased, stating how that author’s work has impacted the student.

o Attach an entry coupon with all the necessary information completed.

o Mail the letter and the coupon together.

o Details and the entry coupon are available online at www.lib.az.us/azbook/images/pdf/AZGuidelines.pdf.

What is the entry deadline?

o Entries must be postmarked by December 6, 2008 and arrive in the mail no later than December 20, 2008.

November Meetings

Hello Readers'!

There has been a change for our...........
November meeting(s).
THERE WILL BE TWO!!!!!!

Our first meeting will be Thursday -- November 13 -- 2:30 to 4:00 in the library. We will be working in putting together flyers and posters to advertise our Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser. YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Our second meeting will be Thursday -- November 20 -- 2:30 to 4:00 in the library. We will be putting the final touches together for our big event, and (of course) drinking hot chocolate....and yes.....THERE WILL BE MARSHMALLOWS!

There is an on-going e-mail contest....if Mrs. Stanton doesn't have your e-mail, get that to her right away!

Your next secret word is coming soon!

Mock Print Workshop! :)

Do you think you can read ten books before January 24th? Are you up for the challenge? If so, sign up with Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Dillion in the library, e-mail us at whsreaders@washougal.wa.us ..... or even post a reply in the comment box at the bottom of this article! What this is is a Mock Print Workshop. The people who take up the challenge will get together for a discussion and pick out a book worthy enough of the Micheal L. Printz Award. The ten books you'll be reading are:
1.) The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
2.) Little Brother - Cory Doctorow
3.) Newes from the Dead - Mary Hooper
4.) My Most Excellent Year: a Novel of Love, Mary Poppins and Fenway Park - Steve Kluger
5.) The Disreputable of Frankie Landau-Banks - E. Lockhart
6.) Madapple - Christina Meldrum
7.) The Adoration of Jenna Fox - Mary E. Pearson
8.) Skim - Mariko Tamaki
9.) After Tupac and D Foster - Jacqueline Woodson
10.) Good Enough - Paula Yoo

Come on, you know you want to.

There will be MARSHMALLOWS!

Wow...time is flying by fast! It will be Halloween before you know it. Check your e-mails (if you have sent me your e-mail.....) to see information about a Halloween Party that Readers' Club members have been invited to.....

Our next meeting will be November 20th in the library......right after school. We will be talking about our upcoming fund raiser, a Scholastic Book fair, which will happen Saturday, November 22 at the Holiday Bazaar here at the high school.

We need HELPERS! If you haven't signed up to work this event yet, stop by the library and get your name on the volunteer list. The more helpers we have the better!

To make good money and earn some book for your library, our club needs to
sell $1,800.00 worth of Scholastic books. Tell your family and friends to come and BUY BOOKS for Christmas gifts this year! The more we sell...the more $$ and books we earn! Besides...it will be fun to sell things...

See you in the library.

Nightmare Before Christmas

October Meeting

Nightmare Before Christmas!

The movie meeting format is a winner! You voted and the movie we watched was the ever delightful Nightmare. I know some of you really wanted to watch Monty Python....maybe later?

What do you think?

Members signed up to work on the Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser...coming in November. We also had sign up sheets for making Book Thongs (ask Mrs. Dillon or Mrs. Stanton what that is....), and a Fear Factor event coming soon at the Camas Public Library....

To sign up for any of the above events....see Mrs. Stanton or Mrs. Dillon in the library.

Much yummy movie food was consumed....THANK YOU MRS. DILLON!!! Hot chocolate was sucked down......and popcorn mostly stayed off the floor. To review the October meeting --- click on the comment button and add your thoughts!!!

Reader Review

Twilight 101
by
Evander Thomas

The Twilight Talk in my opinion went very well. This book discussion was very interesting to me because I was one of two males there. It was also interesting because it is the first book discussion I have been to.

In the discussion we talked about many things. One of the items we talked about was the conflict in "New Moon" when Edward leaves. The amount of different opinions was spectacular! I would have never thought of so many ideas. I am happy I went.

Teen Read Week '08

"Books with Bite"

October 13 - October 17

is PACKED with activities that celebrate reading...and that's what we're all about!
Here's a breakdown of what's going on.....

Monday, 10/13;

“Bustin’ Chops Reading”

WHS staff and Readers Club members will distribute promotional tickets to anyone seen reading text in any format. Tickets with recipients’ names may be turned in at the library to be eligible for a prize drawing. Staff helping with the event may collect tickets in an envelope provided by the library and turn in on Friday. Winners will be announced Monday, 10/20.

“A Taste of Reading”

Staff and students - keep track of all the ways you read this week in a Bingo card format. You might be reading more than you think! Get a game card at the WHS Library. Game cards due.

Tuesday, 10/14;

“Talk Twilight”

Help discuss whether Bella sank her teeth into the right relationship. Join WHS Library staff, teachers, and students to talk about the popular Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. Whether you loved or hated these books, this is your chance to express your opinion. Plot and endings will be discussed, so it is suggested participants have read ALL four titles - Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn - but everyone is welcome. Meet in the WHS Library for heated conversation and to “wolf” down some fiery refreshments or chilled beverages of the sanguine family from 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, 10/15;

“Stomp and Chomp Literacy Parade”

Readers Club members will dress in costume to represent something from a favorite book and will carry the club banner through the WHS hallways, culminating with a candy toss in the Commons during lunch.

“Bustin’ Chops Reading” and “A Taste of Reading” continue.

Thursday, 10/16;

“Linner and a Movie” @ Readers Club Meeting

No, it’s not dinner - notice the “L.” Sink your teeth into some light snacks, while hanging around for a little edutainment. WHS Readers Club members voted among several theme-related movie titles. Check out the blog to see what’s playing . RC members helping with “Bustin’ Chops Reading”need to turn in all entry forms at the meeting.

“Bustin’ Chops Reading” and “A Taste of Reading” continue.

Friday, 10/17;

“Chopper Fest” -- tentatively scheduled __ I Still need to get some details.
Science and health classes studying the integumentary system are invited to hear an oral health presentation by Ravi Sinha, DDS, at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. Dr. Sinha practices in Portland and has been featured on ____for his work in ____, he has performed cosmetic dentistry for contestants on ______, and works with law enforcement to teach about the effects drugs have on oral hygiene and one’s quality of life. His impressive collection of jaw-dropping photos may make you rethink your relationship with your toothbrush.

Video Game Buffet

Play your favorite choices of several popular video games (wii, PS2, Nintendo and X-Box) for FREE in the Commons, from 2:45 - 5 p.m. Prizes and light refreshments provided. Sign up in the library. Permission slips are required to participate or attend as an observer.

“Bustin’ Chops” and “A Taste of Reading” End

Turn in all drawing tickets and Bingo cards by lunch. Winners announced Monday, 10/20.

Wanted!!!!

A few good readers!!!

Are you up for a Literary Challenge???
Do you think that you can read 10 books before January 24th?
Mrs.Dillon & Mrs. Stanton invite interested students to participate in the Mock Print Workshop.

The students who take up this challenge will join us for a discussion and selection of a title worthy of the Michael L. Printz Award. Read the chosen books, come prepared to defend your favorites and vote for the best YA book of year!!!

Saturday, January 24, 2009 1-5:00 p.m.
Library Hall @ Vancouver Community Library

If you think you can bust out ten books by Jan. 24, sign up with Mrs. Stanton or Mrs. Dillon in the library, e-mail us at whsreaders@washougal.k12.wa.us ...... or post a reply in the comment box at the bottom of this article.


The Books

The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
Little Brother - Cory Doctorow
Newes from the Dead - Mary Hooper
My Most Excellent Year: a Novel of Love, Mary Poppins and Fenway Park - Steve Kluger
The Disreputable of Frankie Landau-Banks - E. Lockhart
Madapple - Christina Meldrum
The Adoration of Jenna Fox - Mary E. Pearson
Skim - Mariko Tamaki
After Tupac and D Foster - Jacqueline Woodson
Good Enough - Paula Yoo

For more information go to:
http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsaward/printzaward.Printz.cfm

Our First Meeting

Readers' Club September Meeting

We had our first meeting for the 08/09 school year after school on Thursday, September 25. Everyone agreed that this new time is MUCH BETTER than meeting before school like we did last year. Having more time to talk and eat....priceless!

We made membership buttons, created banned book coffee sleeves, put together a list of movies that we will vote on to watch for next months meeting (see this blog to vote). At our business meeting we introduced ourselves with our favorite book, talked about sponsoring events for Teen Read Week in October, and voted on our upcoming November fund raiser. Watch for more articles in this blog for more details.

If you missed our September meeting don't feel left out. Stop by the library and Mrs. Stanton & Mrs. Dillon will fill you in.

There will be another secret word posted a week before our next meeting!

Your Readers' Club Officers

President: Nick Kraft

Vice President: Travis Lea

Secretary: Stacy Bradley

Treasurer: James Bastian

Sergeant-at-Arms: Ryan Schafte