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June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
Photos by Amanda Rehon Havre Daily News
Huge Successs
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Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
Board of Directors
Executive Board
Bridget Kallenberger, President.......Hill County Health Department Vicki Wilkins, Vice President....................Family Connections, MT Marit Ita, Secretary.................. Northern MT Development Center Sandy Wilson, Treasurer............................. Havre Public Schools
Directors
Rachel Rawn...................................... Havre/Hill County Library Jessica Richardson.............................. Havre/Hill County Library Loretta Widdekind.............................................. Retired Teacher
Directors at Large
Val Frank................................................. Blaine County Library Colleen Brummer................................................Harlem Library
Advisors
facebook.com/plantaseedread
A letter from the executive director Lorraine Verploegen As far back as I can remember, books have played a vital role in my life, taking me to places I would never visit but in my mind, the challenge to solve the mystery before the last page was read and the opportunity to learn. It was this early love of books that lead me into my wonderful career as a special education teacher, early primary teacher and then a teacher of teachers. During those years, I had a mystery I needed to solve—what can be done to ensure that all children have the best foundation to start school. Plant a Seed...READ! came to be by working with parents. But we needed the tools, so along came Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. A dream come true for not only the parents but for the children themselves. Age-appropriate books to be read to the child by a caring adult, which results in bonding, literacy skills, language development, brain development and the love of reading! I can’t thank the service organizations, businesses, community members, volunteers, and the board of directors who have helped make my dream come true that all children have the opportunity to become life-long readers and learners.
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June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
View Point from Kindergarten Prep teacher Lynette Stortz, Havre Public Schools The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents start reading aloud at birth. There are numerous studies, articles, graphs, and information about the benefits of reading aloud. Am I a pediatrician? A scientist? A researcher? No, I am not. I am a mom. I am a teacher. Here are my thoughts on reading aloud to children. What impact does reading aloud to children from birth on make? A HUGE ONE!! Students are more prepared for school if they have listened to books at home. It exposes children to language and literacy skills, such as book handling skills, concepts of print, building background knowledge, increasing vocabulary, and it encourages con-versation. It is apparent at the beginning of the school year which children have handled books and have listened to stories being read to them before. Children often value and enjoy what they see and hear their parents valuing, sharing, and enjoying – what a great opportunity to teach the love of books from an early age! We use read-alouds every day in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. Students hear fluent, expressive reading. They are exposed to different types of literature – poetry, stories, informational text, and biographies. We have guest readers come to our classroom to read aloud. Our librarian reads aloud to students. Our counselor reads aloud to students. Books can help students understand and process many social and emotional topics that otherwise are difficult for them to discuss. The benefits of reading aloud to children are so enormous, we focus much time at school on this important task. It can’t stop at school, though. Parents reading aloud to their children helps to de-velop and strengthen their bond. If started at an early age, reading aloud together can create a happy feeling for children. My own two boys received books from the Imagination Library through the Plant a Seed…Read campaign here in Havre. It was an exciting day when a new book came in the mail - a book just for them! It meant unwrapping the book with their name on the address label, sitting together in our chair or the couch or in bed, and reading something new and exciting together! These books were age-appropriate, colorful, high$25have provides a on child birth at to home. age 5 with an ageinterest, and relevant books. These books still a place ourfrom bookshelf To quote the illustrious Dr. Seuss, “The more that youbook read, once the more things you willyear know. appropriate a month for one inThe the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Have fun - go Read!
$25 provides a child from birth to age 5 with an age-appropriate book once a month for one year in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Bonnie Williamson........................Retired Librarian/Grant Writer Wayne Koepke................................... T Wayne Koepke CPA PC Karen Alley............................................. Public Defender Office
A letter from the president Bridget Kallenberger Although the life of a parent is often hectic, one should try to read to their child at least once a day at a regularly schedule time. Story time can be a special time for parents and children to spend together. It builds your relationship and helps children build their sense of security and self-esteem. Taking the time to read with your child sends an important message: Reading is worthwhile. With your help, as your child begins a lifelong relationship with the printed word, they can grow into adults who read easily and frequently whether for business, knowledge or pleasure. Plant A Seed Read invites children into a society where reading and readers are valued.
Adopt a Reader Sponsorship Card Name of Sponsor:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________ City:__________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:______________________________________ Phone (h):_____________________________________ Cell:________________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to sponsor: Child’s Name:__________________________________ Parent’s Name:_________________________________ Phone:____________
I would like to designate by donation: In Memory of:_______________________________ In Honor of:_________________________________ I would like to sponsor number of children ____ x $25.00 = $__________________ Make checks payable and send to: Plant a Seed...READ! PO Box 782 Havre, MT 59501
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Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
facebook.com/plantaseedread
What is Imagination Library? Each month, over 900,000 books are sent out to preschool children in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. A child enrolled in the Imagination Library receives an age-appropriate book once a month until their fifth birthday. Our call to action is the Adopt-a-Reader Campaign, which enables interested community members, businesses, etc. to sponsor children in the Imagination Library program. For $25 a year, a child will receive a book once a month for the family to read aloud. The benefits of reading aloud to children include:
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Bonding Literacy Skills ~Comprehension Concepts About Print Language Love of Reading Brain Development
2016 Plant a Seed...Read! Ambassador Family Matt Springer and his son, Ruel, enjoy reading Dr. Seuss. Ruel is showing his dad how to point to words, an early reading skill. Each year, Plant a Seed...READ! sponsors a photo contest. We are very thankful to Valley Furniture for their donation of a bookcase for the winning photo. According to Ruel’s mom, Robin, the bookcase is getting quite full.
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Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
facebook.com/plantaseedread
What is Plant a Seed...Read? Plant a Seed...READ! is a proactive nonprofit which encourages and educates communities and families the importance of reading aloud to preschool children, from birth to age 5. This mission is accomplished by:
• • • • • •
Fundraising for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for north central Montana. Funds raised are then used for purchasing books for young children. Enroll children in the Imagination Library. Develop literacy activities for communities, families and child care providers. Provide opportunities for volunteers Make a difference in children’s lives prior to starting school.
Four components of Plant a Seed...Read! Parent's Corner
arton's Dolly P ation Imagin ry Libra
Volunteers Literacy Corner
4
June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
Past Events PastLiteracy Literacy Events
Visiting author, Snead Collard
Book Swap
Guest readers, Governor and Mrs. Schweitzer and their dog, Jag.
Family having fun together
Havre High School Key Club members helped make this event a success!
Read Aloud View Point from Kindergarten Prep Teacher, Lynette Stortz, Havre Public Schools The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents start reading aloud at birth. There are numerous studies, articles, graphs, and information about the benefits of reading aloud. Am I a pediatrician? A scientist? A researcher? No, I am not. I am a mom. I am a teacher. Here are my thoughts on reading aloud to children. What impact does reading aloud to children from birth on make? A HUGE ONE!! Students are more prepared for school if they have listened to books at home. It exposes children to language and literacy skills, such as book handling skills, concepts of print, building background knowledge, increasing vocabulary, and it encourages conversation. It is apparent at the beginning of the school year which children have handled books and have listened to stories being read to them before. Children often value and enjoy what they see and hear their parents valuing, sharing, and enjoying – what a great opportunity to teach the love of books from an early age! We use read-alouds every day in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. Students hear fluent, expressive reading. They are exposed to different types of literature – poetry, stories, informational text, and biographies. We have guest readers come to our classroom to read aloud. Our librarian reads aloud to students. Our counselor reads aloud to students. Books can help students understand and process many social and emotional topics that otherwise are difficult for them to discuss. The benefits of reading aloud to children are so enormous, we focus much time at
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June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
4
June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
Past Events PastLiteracy Literacy Events
Visiting author, Snead Collard
Book Swap
Guest readers, Governor and Mrs. Schweitzer and their dog, Jag.
Family having fun together
Havre High School Key Club members helped make this event a success!
Read Aloud View Point from Kindergarten Prep Teacher, Lynette Stortz, Havre Public Schools The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents start reading aloud at birth. There are numerous studies, articles, graphs, and information about the benefits of reading aloud. Am I a pediatrician? A scientist? A researcher? No, I am not. I am a mom. I am a teacher. Here are my thoughts on reading aloud to children. What impact does reading aloud to children from birth on make? A HUGE ONE!! Students are more prepared for school if they have listened to books at home. It exposes children to language and literacy skills, such as book handling skills, concepts of print, building background knowledge, increasing vocabulary, and it encourages conversation. It is apparent at the beginning of the school year which children have handled books and have listened to stories being read to them before. Children often value and enjoy what they see and hear their parents valuing, sharing, and enjoying – what a great opportunity to teach the love of books from an early age! We use read-alouds every day in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. Students hear fluent, expressive reading. They are exposed to different types of literature – poetry, stories, informational text, and biographies. We have guest readers come to our classroom to read aloud. Our librarian reads aloud to students. Our counselor reads aloud to students. Books can help students understand and process many social and emotional topics that otherwise are difficult for them to discuss. The benefits of reading aloud to children are so enormous, we focus much time at
5
June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
6
Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
facebook.com/plantaseedread
What is Imagination Library? Each month, over 900,000 books are sent out to preschool children in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. A child enrolled in the Imagination Library receives an age-appropriate book once a month until their fifth birthday. Our call to action is the Adopt-a-Reader Campaign, which enables interested community members, businesses, etc. to sponsor children in the Imagination Library program. For $25 a year, a child will receive a book once a month for the family to read aloud. The benefits of reading aloud to children include:
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Bonding Literacy Skills ~Comprehension Concepts About Print Language Love of Reading Brain Development
2016 Plant a Seed...Read! Ambassador Family Matt Springer and his son, Ruel, enjoy reading Dr. Seuss. Ruel is showing his dad how to point to words, an early reading skill. Each year, Plant a Seed...READ! sponsors a photo contest. We are very thankful to Valley Furniture for their donation of a bookcase for the winning photo. According to Ruel’s mom, Robin, the bookcase is getting quite full.
3
Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
facebook.com/plantaseedread
What is Plant a Seed...Read? Plant a Seed...READ! is a proactive nonprofit which encourages and educates communities and families the importance of reading aloud to preschool children, from birth to age 5. This mission is accomplished by:
• • • • • •
Fundraising for the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for north central Montana. Funds raised are then used for purchasing books for young children. Enroll children in the Imagination Library. Develop literacy activities for communities, families and child care providers. Provide opportunities for volunteers Make a difference in children’s lives prior to starting school.
Four components of Plant a Seed...Read! Parent's Corner
arton's Dolly P ation Imagin ry Libra
Volunteers Literacy Corner
2
Plant a Seed...READ
June 2016
Board of Directors
Executive Board
Bridget Kallenberger, President.......Hill County Health Department Vicki Wilkins, Vice President....................Family Connections, MT Marit Ita, Secretary.................. Northern MT Development Center Sandy Wilson, Treasurer............................. Havre Public Schools
Directors
Rachel Rawn...................................... Havre/Hill County Library Jessica Richardson.............................. Havre/Hill County Library Loretta Widdekind.............................................. Retired Teacher
Directors at Large
Val Frank................................................. Blaine County Library Colleen Brummer................................................Harlem Library
Advisors
facebook.com/plantaseedread
A letter from the executive director Lorraine Verploegen As far back as I can remember, books have played a vital role in my life, taking me to places I would never visit but in my mind, the challenge to solve the mystery before the last page was read and the opportunity to learn. It was this early love of books that lead me into my wonderful career as a special education teacher, early primary teacher and then a teacher of teachers. During those years, I had a mystery I needed to solve—what can be done to ensure that all children have the best foundation to start school. Plant a Seed...READ! came to be by working with parents. But we needed the tools, so along came Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. A dream come true for not only the parents but for the children themselves. Age-appropriate books to be read to the child by a caring adult, which results in bonding, literacy skills, language development, brain development and the love of reading! I can’t thank the service organizations, businesses, community members, volunteers, and the board of directors who have helped make my dream come true that all children have the opportunity to become life-long readers and learners.
7
June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
View Point from Kindergarten Prep teacher Lynette Stortz, Havre Public Schools The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents start reading aloud at birth. There are numerous studies, articles, graphs, and information about the benefits of reading aloud. Am I a pediatrician? A scientist? A researcher? No, I am not. I am a mom. I am a teacher. Here are my thoughts on reading aloud to children. What impact does reading aloud to children from birth on make? A HUGE ONE!! Students are more prepared for school if they have listened to books at home. It exposes children to language and literacy skills, such as book handling skills, concepts of print, building background knowledge, increasing vocabulary, and it encourages con-versation. It is apparent at the beginning of the school year which children have handled books and have listened to stories being read to them before. Children often value and enjoy what they see and hear their parents valuing, sharing, and enjoying – what a great opportunity to teach the love of books from an early age! We use read-alouds every day in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. Students hear fluent, expressive reading. They are exposed to different types of literature – poetry, stories, informational text, and biographies. We have guest readers come to our classroom to read aloud. Our librarian reads aloud to students. Our counselor reads aloud to students. Books can help students understand and process many social and emotional topics that otherwise are difficult for them to discuss. The benefits of reading aloud to children are so enormous, we focus much time at school on this important task. It can’t stop at school, though. Parents reading aloud to their children helps to de-velop and strengthen their bond. If started at an early age, reading aloud together can create a happy feeling for children. My own two boys received books from the Imagination Library through the Plant a Seed…Read campaign here in Havre. It was an exciting day when a new book came in the mail - a book just for them! It meant unwrapping the book with their name on the address label, sitting together in our chair or the couch or in bed, and reading something new and exciting together! These books were age-appropriate, colorful, high$25have provides a on child birth at to home. age 5 with an ageinterest, and relevant books. These books still a place ourfrom bookshelf To quote the illustrious Dr. Seuss, “The more that youbook read, once the more things you willyear know. appropriate a month for one inThe the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Have fun - go Read!
$25 provides a child from birth to age 5 with an age-appropriate book once a month for one year in the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Bonnie Williamson........................Retired Librarian/Grant Writer Wayne Koepke................................... T Wayne Koepke CPA PC Karen Alley............................................. Public Defender Office
A letter from the president Bridget Kallenberger Although the life of a parent is often hectic, one should try to read to their child at least once a day at a regularly schedule time. Story time can be a special time for parents and children to spend together. It builds your relationship and helps children build their sense of security and self-esteem. Taking the time to read with your child sends an important message: Reading is worthwhile. With your help, as your child begins a lifelong relationship with the printed word, they can grow into adults who read easily and frequently whether for business, knowledge or pleasure. Plant A Seed Read invites children into a society where reading and readers are valued.
Adopt a Reader Sponsorship Card Name of Sponsor:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:______________________________________________________________________________________________ City:__________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:______________________________________ Phone (h):_____________________________________ Cell:________________________________________________________ Email:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to sponsor: Child’s Name:__________________________________ Parent’s Name:_________________________________ Phone:____________
I would like to designate by donation: In Memory of:_______________________________ In Honor of:_________________________________ I would like to sponsor number of children ____ x $25.00 = $__________________ Make checks payable and send to: Plant a Seed...READ! PO Box 782 Havre, MT 59501
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June 2016
Plant a Seed...READ
facebook.com/plantaseedread
Photos by Amanda Rehon Havre Daily News
Huge Successs