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Read Across America

Read Across America Week
Posted on 01/31/2024
Read Across AmericaThis year we are going to Read...Read...Read...Read! River Mill Academy will celebrate Read Across America Week from February 26 to March 1. Order your t-shirt by February 6. 

T-Shirt Order Form

Check out all the fun below:

BOOK DRIVE: All week we will collect new or GENTLY (no torn or written on pages) used books that are no longer being read at your home. These books will be used as prizes for those in attendance at our literacy night on February 29. Any extra books will be donated to the Alamance County Public Libraries.

NEW SHIRT:  Please use the order form if you are interested in getting our shirt for 2024.

Daily Activities: Each classroom will participate in a daily 20 minutes of reading with a fun twist each day.

Monday:  Reading is More Fun with a "Buddy"
   Bring in a stuffed animal to read with and buddy up with a classmate
Tuesday:  Reading "Brightens" Your Mind
   Bring in a towel and sunglasses - enjoy some time reading outdoors
Wednesday:  Reading Under the "Stars"
   Bring a flashlight from home to "illuminate" the words in your book
Thursday:  Relax and Read
   Wear your PJ's and bring a pillow/blanket to get cozy while reading
Friday:  Jaguars Gonna Read - School Spirit Day
   Wear your Read Across America shirt or RMA shirt to show your school spirit for reading!