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Special Events Patriot Readers!

**Goal** – Read 25 books by May 25, 20112 (right before Memorial Day) Levels ** 5 books ** Name on Cafeteria Wall; Name in slide show on Goodies Drive to be updated twice a month ** 10 Books ** Name on wall & in slide show on Goodies Drive ** 15 Books ** Name on wall & in slide show on Goodies Drive Name on wall & in slide show on Goodies Drive Name on wall, slide show, and your picture in a Read poster. Click to see poster example. **What You Need** – A parent or any teacher must sign that a book has been read. Pick up the signature sheet from the library or download it here -
 * //Old Mill Patriot Reader ribbon//** (similar to sports ribbon)
 * //Patriot Party//** January 27 at 3:50 in gym (refreshments, sports games, board and video games)
 * //Backpack!//**
 * 20 Books **
 * //Patriot Party//** in Early June – (Same as above for 10 books)
 * 25 Books **
 * //Reading Plaque// ** - End of Year Recognition

**Book Fair** The Scholastic Bookfair runs each fall. This year, the fair was conducted during from November 4 to November 13. There were many great books and fun stuff including the famous rubber duckie eraser! The funds raised from the book fair profit go directly back into the library media center for purchasing books, materials, and technology that enhance the overall media program for students.

Parents and students........Thanks for your support in making this year's fair a success!

 * Black-Eyed Susan Voting Party**

Every April, students in Maryland, choose their favorite book based on one of the state lists. Click on the link on the left to the Black-eyed Susan Page.

For the past several years, Anne Arundel County Public Libraries and school system have jointly sponsored the Radical Research program which introduces sixth graders to the resources available to them from both their new middle school media center and the public library. [|Click here] for more information.
 * Radical Researcher Program**