Elem : Yearly Book Themes

[Tomahawk Elementary School <tes@NEWNORTH.NET>]

        For the past 18 years, we have been doing a yearly reading week.
For instance this year we did S.T.O.R.Y. Week standing for "Stories Top Our
Reading Year".  We had a variety of storytellers.  Tom Pease, Kokopelli
Puppets and Art Beaudry were presenters.  All curriculum areas including
music, art and phy ed tie into our theme.  We used to have it in February
but due to our Northern Wisconsin weather, we moved it to September to make
it easier for our presenters.
        Our principal does not want this week held in the Fall.  She would
prefer a year long theme.  Has anyone done this throughout an entire school
year?  What kind of activities do you do?  She would like one activity a
month.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  We have 700 students
Grades K-5 and a committee of 6 people to do the organizing.  Please write
direct to

tes@newnorth.net

Thanks
Nancy Stark
Tomahawk, WI

Nancy Stark
Tomahawk Elementary School Library