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Read-a-Thon

All Aboard for an Exciting Trip!

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The 3rd and 4th graders at Pocopson Elementary School are invited to read the book, Song for a Whale together!

All 3rd and 4th graders each received a copy of the book,
Song for a Whale, on Friday, 11/19/21. Students will read this book before our Read-a-Thon Celebration Weekend. 

WE HAVE A DATE CHANGE!
Please check your email for more information

3rd Graders are invited to join the fun on Friday, 3/18/22 at school at 5:45PM.
4th graders are invited to join the fun on Saturday, 3/19/22 at school at 5:45PM
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If you have previously registered, please use this link to update your RSVP: 
https://forms.gle/2abjfWAs6ADMvz4BA​
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Parent Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. Sign up below in our "Important Links" section below.

We cannot wait to help Blue and Iris with all of you!

LOOKING FOR CHAPTER READ-ALOUD VIDEOS AND AUDIO FILES?? Scroll down to the bottom of the page! 


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LETTER TO PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Book:                 Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly
Where:              Pocopson Elementary School  
When:               Friday, March 18th, 2022 (3rd Grade) & Saturday, March 19th, 2022 (4th Grade)
Boarding:         5:45 PM both nights  
 
Our 3rd and 4th grade friends are invited to join us for Pocopson’s 2022 Read-a-Thon! We will work together to hunt for Blue-55, the loneliest whale, to help him connect and to communicate with others. This journey through the silent world of Iris, a deaf 12-year-old girl, and her developing bond with Blue-55, whose unique song is unrecognizable to other whales, mixes science, nature, and ways of making a difference to others in our lives. 

The Read-a-Thon is designed to re-create the world of Song for a Whale and let your child engulf his or herself in it. During this amazing evening, students will participate in a variety of fun activities including crafts, games, and storytelling centered around this wonderful, warm, and inspiring book. Your child will understand and enjoy the activities much more if they are familiar with the settings and events in the book. Please have your child finish reading Song for a Whale before the Read-a-Thon date, so they can get the most out of this event. Consider using the bingo card, found on the back of your child's Boarding Pass, to encourage progress! 

In addition to the fun planned during the Read-a-Thon, we are in the process of creating an exciting way to read along with members of our Pocopson community! We are working with our staff, teachers, and families to create chapter videos for students to read along to! Watch for the first chapters available after Thanksgiving break. This and many more resources can be found at www.mypespto.com/read-a-thon (password: WhaleSong21) or by scanning the Boarding Pass! 

If you would like your child to attend this event, please choose one of the following forms and complete it by Friday, December 10th, 2021:
  • PAPER- Complete the attached form for each child and send in a check for $20* (made payable to PES PTO) to the main office. Please address your envelope to Pocopson Read-a-Thon 2022. OR     
  • ONLINE- Complete the online form at https://forms.gle/7ZNZrVD6Q7wkt8rY9 and then submit payment* on the Square link provided.
Constantly fluctuating COVID restrictions mean that further details about food, masking requirements, and social distancing will be circulated closer to the February dates, along with more detailed instructions for the event. We will need many volunteers to make Song for a Whale come alive for our 3rd and 4th graders, so please watch out for email and much more information in coming weeks or register your interest via the website above! If you have any questions at all, please contact any of the 2022 Read-a-Thon chairs listed below. 

Happy Reading!

Lucy Barber (parent of Matilda, 3rd Grade) Barberfamilydownunder@hotmail.co.uk 

Jamie Pallas (parent of Zoey Parker, 4th Grade) Jamie_a_pallas@hotmail.com 

Kim Craskey (parent of Amelia Ortlieb, 3rd Grade)  Kcraskey@gmail.com 

*The $20 fee will help to pay for the books, decor, student items, vendor fees, and refreshments, if applicable. If you would like your child to attend, but cannot cover the cost at this moment, simply send us a confidential email at pespto@ucfsd.net.



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Important Links

Author's Website

Student Permission & Medical Form
All participants must submit this on or before 12/10/21

Square Link to Pay Participant Fee*
*If you cannot afford this fee, please email us. All emails are completely confidential.

Parent Sign-Up Genius to Help with Decor from home or to help set-up on Friday, 2/4/21
There are plenty of opportunities to create things from home before February or to help us on that event weekend.  If you want to sign up, we will work with you to find you a fun project. Also, we will add MANY more slots, once we finalize all of the fun night-of activities! 


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Our Read-a-Thon Chairs were in school on Friday, December 3rd, to award the first BINGO prizes! 
They are coming back on Friday, December 10th to award the next round.

Please remember to bring in your BINGO cards!

Extended Reading & Watching Opportunities

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Students are encouraged to read some or all of our
Read-a-Thon Extended Reading Book!


We will track these additional books read in the hallway with students names listed!

Students may check these books out of the
​PES Library or purchase them on the links below


The Stormkeeper's Island

The Tail of Emily Windsnap

Life in the Ocean

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1)

Treasure Island- a Graphic Novel

Magic Tree House Merlin Missions:
Summer of a Sea Serpent

Song for a Whale
Video/Audio Chapters

We asked our PES faculty, staff, and families to take part in reading chapters for us to share with you here. We encourage our PES kids to read along to some of their favorite teachers, staff, and families.

Thank you and Happy Reading! 

Chapter 1- read by Mrs. Brazill, 4th Grade Teacher

Chapter 2- read by Mrs. Louick, School Counselor

Chapter 3- read by Mrs. Mattei, 5th Grade Teacher

Chapter 4- read by Mrs. Thompson, 3rd Grade Teacher

Chapter 5- read by Mrs. McGirl, 5th grade teacher

Chapter 6- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 7- read by Mrs. Hofmann-Reardon, Gifted Support Teacher

Chapter 8- read by Dr. Huber, Reading Specialist 

Chapter 9- read by Mrs. Craskey, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 10- read by Ms. Shady, Special Education Teacher

Chapter 11- read by Mrs. Ciccone, 4th grade teacher

Chapter 12- read by Mrs. Smith-Terranova, Instructional Support Teacher

Chapter 13- read by Mrs. Ciccone, 4th Grade Teacher

Chapter 14- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 15- read by Mrs. Ranaweera, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 16- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 17- read by Dr. Beaver, PES Principal

Chapter 18- read by Mrs. Amoss, 2nd Grade Teacher

Chapter 19- read by Mrs. Showalter, 3rd Grade Teacher

Chapter 20- read by Mrs. Craskey, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 21- read by Ms. Harris, Kindergarten teacher

Chapter 22- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 23- read by Mrs. Bazzana, mom of 4th grade students

Chapter 24- read by Mrs. Markloff, grade 4 teacher

Chapter 25- read by Mrs. Tifft, mom of 4th grader

Chapter 26- read by Mrs. Young, mom of 4th grader

Chapter 27- read by Ms. Fricker, Special Education Teacher

Chapter 28- read by Mrs. Bochanski, mom of 4th grader

Chapter 29- read by Dr. Beaver, PES Principal

Chapter 30- read by Mrs. Roberts, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 31 part one and part two- read by Mrs. Craskey, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 32- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 33- read by Rozlynn Scott, PES 5th grader

Chapter 34- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 35- read by Mrs. Parker, mom of 4th grader

Chapter 36- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 37- read by Mrs. O'Brien, Special Education Teacher

Chapter 38- read by Dr. Beaver, PES Principal

Chapter 39- read by Mrs. Kenworthy, parent of 3rd grader

Chapter 40- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Chapter 41- read by Mrs. Bakes, 1st Grade Teacher

Chapter 42- read by Mrs. Scott, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 43- read by Mrs. Scott, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 44- read by Dr. Sanville, UCFSD Superintendent

Chapter 45- read by Dr. Barber, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 46 & 47- read by Mrs. Buck, mom of 3rd grader

Chapter 48- read by Mrs. Hage, Art Teacher

Author's Note- read by Mrs Hage, Art Teacher

Deafness & Sign Language- read by Mrs. DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

How to Sign Song for a Whale- by Meghan DeLuca, mom of 4th graders

Pictures from Previous Read-a-Thon Celebrations

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  • Art & Garden Celebration
  • Auction Donations
  • FOOD
  • Fun Run
  • Games & Crafts
  • Music with Mr. Miller
  • Silent Auction & Raffle
  • Plants
  • Student Sessions
  • Volunteers
  • Vendors