Battle of the Books

The Battle of the Books “Bob” program is a reading incentive program. Students are challenged to read as many books as possible from a specified list. Our students in grades 3-5 are invited to compete in a team. In order to qualify for a team, students must at least 6 books, from the competition list, by ~~March 1st~~. EXTENDED to MARCH 10th! We introduced Bob last year and it was a huge hit with our 3-5th grade students. This year, we are inviting all grades to participate. Students in grades K-2 read from the junior list and can earn buttons and prizes, but will not compete. (3rd can choose to compete or read from the junior list)

Each time a student finishes a book, they will need to fill out a summary sheet, so we know they read the book. Students will turn these sheets in to a parent volunteer during their library time each week to receive a button for their Bob lanyard.

Here is a link to the 2022-2023 Kick-Off Flier

Click this link to the PTA Member Hub page to register your student to participate in Bob (Junior or Competition)
(All students participating in Bob must register. We do ask for a small donation to help cover fees, if you are able. However, it is not required. Don’t forget to enter your student’s t-shirt size, regardless of donation payment or not.)

Family and Friends feel like donating to this great program? If so, share this link: Bob Donations

If you have any questions, please reach out to the following individuals:
Library Specialist: Jill Thain
Battle Teacher Rep: Carly Holmes
Jr. Battle Teacher Rep: Jessica Blackham
PTA Reps: Tracee Walker or Stacy Johnson

Important Dates

12/7 – BOB Kick-Off

12/20 – Cookie Reward (if you have read and reported 1 book)

1/5 – 7-11 Hot Chocolate Coupon (if you have read and reported 2 books)

3/10 – Six book deadline (for competition teams)

3/16 – Teams Formed

4/14 – Battle Day

4/21 – All 12 Party (for those who read all 12 books)

Collect Prizes, Earn Buttons, READ!!! Prizes awarded when you reach 6, 8, 10 & 12 buttons!

How Can Parents Help?

We are looking for volunteers to help us check off summary sheets and hand out buttons during students’ library time each week. If you would like to help with this amazing program, spend time with your child’s class (30 min. weekly – could be shared among parents), and help excite a love of reading, and help our AMAZING Miss Jill, please sign up now! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944ADAD22A46-battle