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Our Village, Our News
MARCH 28, 2012
Vol. 4 No. 17
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS District 68 teams compete for title By Debbie Lively Staff Reporter
It wasn’t battle of the bands but Battle of the Books in Woodridge last week, when several teams from District 68 fought for this year’s title. In the end it was Sipley Elementary fourth through sixth graders, scoring the most points during the morning competition. Third-grade teams from Willow Creek School and Sipley tied for the highest point totals during the afternoon session.
Organizers were trying to prevent calling the top teams winners in an effort to discourage a negative competition. During the battle, all the teams sat at their school’s table, and came forward to give their names and grades while their parents looked on. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for all Woodridge District 68 students in grades three through six.The purpose is to encourage students to read and have fun, while See BOOKS, page 2