
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
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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!