One Book, Two Schools

An exciting project is underway at Ireland Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School. Mayor of the City of Jasper, Dean Vonderheide, has proclaimed January 31 at One Book, Two Schools Day. Students kicked off Friday morning with a video from the mayor, explaining this proclamation. 

What is One Book, Two Schools? This exciting project allows students at both Ireland Elementary and Jasper Elementary to participate in an all-school book club. Students at all grade levels at both schools will be listening to and/or reading the same book from January 31st to February 21st . 
Today students received their own copy of Mysteries According to Humphrey. A recommended reading schedule was shared to allow students to discuss the book with their peers in class over the next three weeks. On the school website, there are recordings of the readings from each day, read aloud by teachers. There will also be daily trivia during lunch. Nearly 50 Dubois County businesses and groups will also have trivia questions. Students should look for participation posters on doors and windows of local businesses and let an employee know they are reading Mysteries According to Humphrey and politely ask if they have a question for them. 

With the support of families and the community, GJCS aims to build a community of readers and make the next few weeks a time when everyone is talking about adventures taking place in the book. Happy Reading!