2008 Scoop’s Reading Challenge Comments Blog
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Thursday, February 12, 2008 - 2:45 p.m.
Posted By Jill H., WSRE
Welcome, teachers, students and parents! WSRE and the Pensacola Pelicans are pleased to have such incredible participation from schools, teachers and 16,881 students from Northwest Florida! Teachers, we want to hear from all of you about how you are using the program in the classroom and how students are "hitting a home run" with this motivational literacy program. Use this blog as an opportunity to share your creative ideas with your colleagues. Students, let us know what books you are reading! And parents, we’d like to hear from you about how you feel this program is helping your children learn. So join in the blog! Each week, WSRE & the Pelicans will randomly select a name from our blog participants to win books and other cool prizes! Get in the game!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008, - 4:38 p.m.
Posted By Carrie S., Pensacola Pelicans
I also want to welcome all of our wonderful teachers, students and parents to the Scoop's Reading Challenge blog! We are very excited about the growth of this reading initiative in just a few short years. Students, thank you for your pledge to READ! Teachers, thank you for cheering your students on as they “step up to the plate!” Parents, thank you for your encouragement as your children make their way around the bases. Now, let's PLAY BALL!
Thursday, February 14, 2008, - 9:44 a.m.
Posted By Jessica M., International Paper
In just four years, Scoop's Reading Challenge has grown to serve nearly 17,000 students locally...not many can boast numbers like that! We're so lucky to have two local organizations like the Pelicans and WSRE committed to literacy, an initiative strongly supported by International Paper worldwide. Thank you for participating in this very important program; we all benefit by investing in our youth!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, - 8:06 p.m.
Posted By Sally C.
I LOVE this program! I've seen children change from children who only read "because you made me" become children who read because they want to. When you give them the ticket they are so excited! It's great for them to see that so many businesses in the community care about them. Thanks!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008, - 8:53 a.m.
Posted By Janet H.
My students and I are excited about participating in the "Scoop's Reading Challenge" program!!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008, - 1:07 p.m.
Posted By J. Kelly
This program is awesome. My students are looking forward to starting this program. They can't wait to start reading!!!
Monday, February 25, 2008, - 6:22 p.m.
Posted By Lenora S.
My Kindergarten students LOVE reading with Scoop's. Students that didn't enjoy reading became so excited about reading. They read many more books than ever. Thanks for a wonderful program.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, - 11:44 a.m.
Posted By Jessica S.
My 1st graders love this program every year!! It is a great way to get them motivated and reading!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, - 3:10 p.m.
Posted By Brenda W.
My fifth graders participated in this program two years ago. My FCAT reading scores showed a years growth in the reading level of over 95% of the students in my classroom. After not using the program last year, and comparing scores, I decided this was a good program that should be repeated this year. The program will be used as before in conjunction with Accelerated Reading Program, Pizza Hut Book-it Award Program, and my Friday Read-A-Thon. Points are awarded for every book read with summary of book. Not only are the children calling words but they are understanding what they are reading and able to retain information read as they should. They have really developed a true love for reading. Thanks for ALL you do for Public Education.
Thursday, February 28, 2008, - 1:00 p.m.
Posted By Rhoda G.
My second graders are "fired up" about being a part of Scoop's Challenge.
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 6:29 a.m.
Posted By Joan J.
Hi Rhoda, I'm going to challenge my middle school students to read as many books as your second grade students. I hope the friendly competition helps motivate them to get into books!
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 6:49 a.m.
Posted By Laura H.
I agree it does make a difference. I also use the program in conjunction with Book It and AR. In this way I have continuity that keeps my students reading all the way until the end of school. It is a real motivator for this "after testing/is it Spring Break yet?" time period.
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 7:11 a.m.
Posted By Vicky P.
As an active member of West Florida Home Education Support League (WFHESL), covering Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, I am so looking forward to participating in Scoop's Reading Challenge! For some time now, I have been receiving the WSRE emails, that lists the upcoming educational programs each week. Being able to find programs that apply to our lessons has been a great addition to our schooling. I watched last year, as the Pelican tickets were passed out to the parents in the South Cell Group and felt left out. Not this year! We are signed up and anxious to get started! Thanks for sponsoring such a wonderful program.
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 9:15 a.m.
Posted By Heather G.
My students are excited to get started. I asked them if they wanted to participate and they said yes, this will be the first year I have participated so I am excited as well.
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 6:07 p.m.
Posted By Ellen S.
Thank you for making this opportunity available to our children. My class is excited by the chance to win free baseball tickets and I am excited because I feel it will help improve their reading skills.
Friday, February 29, 2008, - 7:11 p.m.
Posted By Miranda J.
My classes have been involved in Scoops for 3 years. Each year my students get excited about reading and earning the prizes along the way. It is always a great incentive and exciting reading program to do right after the FCAT for students to do some relaxing reading on their own. Thanks Scoops!
Saturday, March 1, 2008, - 7:58 p.m.
Posted By F. Cook
WE ARE READY TO GET IN THE GAME! My students and I are so excited to participate in such a fun reading program with the Pelicans! The students not only are motived to read, but look forward to attending a Pelican game! Thanks to all who make this program possible for all students!
Saturday, March 1, 2008, - 9:17 a.m.
Posted By Lisa M.
My 1st grade students are looking forward to this challenge. Some of them are really into the AR reading program at school and others are just now getting excited about reading for pleasure. The Scoops challenge is a great incentive for them. Improving fluency, comprehension and a love for reading... what a combination..... Go WSRE and the Pelicans!!! Thanks for caring about the kids in our communities.
Saturday, March 1, 2008, - 11:35 a.m.
Posted By Debby D.
I registered my whole school. This is our first year to participate. I am very excited about getting our whole school to participate and getting all our students excited about reading!
Sunday, March 2, 2008, - 9:29 a.m.
Posted By Vicki M.
I am very excited about starting this program. I would love to hear about how you choose the goals for your students. I teach 3rd grade. Thanks!
Sunday, March 3, 2008, - 8:18 a.m.
Posted By T. Paul
Can't wait to get this program kicked off. My 3rd graders love a challenge with rewards..
Sunday, March 3, 2008, - 11:34 a.m.
Posted By S. Stabler
My class has participated for the last 2 years in the Scoop's reading challenge. The students look forward to seeing how long it takes for them to get a home run. It is a very motivating program.
Sunday, March 3, 2008, - 12:56 p.m.
Posted By Tracey O.
My 7th grade reading classes are ready for the challenge. This program makes it a lot more fun to work on a book report. Thanks for the opportunity to participate.
Sunday, March 3, 2008, - 1:06 p.m.
Posted By Karen P.
My fourth graders are very excited about starting this program. We already use the base system for our A.R. points, it makes it easier to track their own progress. They are anxiously awaiting March 5th! What a great way to relieve this FCAT--stress!
Sunday, March 3, 2008, - 8:57 p.m.
Posted By Vicki M.
I have seen your comments. I was wondering if you would share your goals/strategies for your students to accomplish. This is my first year to do the reading challenge. Thanks for any information.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, - 10:41 a.m.
Posted By Cara H.
We are off to a great start for this year's Scoop's challenge. My students are excited to complete their tasks. They were happy to finally learn what the baseball field and players on the wall were all about!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, - 2:32 p.m.
Posted By Nola P.
I am looking forward to seeing the podcast on the website. I can't wait to get started.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 9:01 a.m.
Posted By Melissa B.
I shared the Scoop's Challenge with my class this morning. They are excited about reading books to score a homerun! This is really an encouragement for our students to have a fun way to reach a reading goal. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this activity.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 2:29 p.m.
Posted By Kathyrn M.
I read "Bad Kitty", by Nick Bruel. I like when the kitty got mad because she didn't have food.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 2:37 p.m.
Posted By Kathyrn M.
I read "Boomer Goes to School", by Constance W. McGeorge. I like when Boomer gets toilet paper all over him. He looks funny!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 2:39 p.m.
Posted By Eden E.
I read "Boxers" by Joay Sulliva Rake. I like how boxers stand between a family member and a stranger.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 2:41 p.m.
Posted By Devin F.
I read "In My Home", by Mari C. Schuh. I like the part when she goes and walks to school.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 2:43 p.m.
Posted By Mrs. Jones
This is the 4th year my students have participated in Scoop's Reading Challenge. We're "fired up" in First Grade to run around the bases! We love the addition of your blog.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008, - 3:09 p.m.
Posted By Bejamin A.
Day 1, Today I introduced the Pensacola Scoops Challenge to my class of 6th graders. They seem incredibly receptive to the challenge.
Thursday, March 6, 2008, - 12:44 p.m.
Posted By Brennan B.
I read "Elmer", by David McKee. I liked when Elmer played the trick on the other elephants and the Elmer Day parade.
Thursday, March 6, 2008, - 1:24 p.m.
Posted By Brennan B.
This is our first year to participate in Scoop's Reading Challenge. Teachers and students are very excited. What a great way to encourage reading among out students.
Thursday, March 6, 2008, - 1:24 p.m.
Posted By Sue T.
We have put each child's picture on a small Pelican and placed them on the diamond. Our kindergarteners love seeing the pictures and are very excited about reading!
Thursday, March 6, 2008, - 3:01 p.m.
Posted By Eden E.
I read "Big Egg", by Molly Coxe. I like that Hen loves them all.
Thursday, March 6, 2008, - 9:25 p.m.
Posted By K. Townley
My kindergarten students are so excited about starting the challenge that we are: S = Stepping up to the plate C = Committing to read O = Owning our sight words O = On track to being winners P = Playing ball with the PENSACOLA PELICANS!!.
Friday, March 7, 2008, - 9:47 a.m.
Posted By Molino Park Elementary
Molino Park is excited to begin and up to the challenge!
Friday, March 7, 2008, - 2:22 p.m.
Posted By Chloe F.
I read "Sabertooth Cat". What I learned about that book is I know that they are as big as a lion! They lived in a forest. They also died about 10,000 years ago. They also killed other animals.
I read "Fluffy's Valentines Day". I learned about getting a bath is nothing for Fluffy to be afraid of. Fluffy is a funny guinea pig.
Friday, March 7, 2008, - 9:17 p.m.
Posted By T. Judice
This is my 1st year participating in Scoop's Reading Challenge! I introduced the challenge to my kindergarten students on Wednesday. It's Friday and I've got bases loaded!!Everyone is excited about reading and getting in the game!!!
Saturday, March 8, 2008, - 12:25 p.m.
Posted By K. Andresen
I decided to participate in the Scoop's Reading Challenge because one of my supervising teachers did this with her class during a practicum of mine and I saw what a success it was. I teach kindergarten, and my students are so excited! I gave them their first assignment the night before the challenge started, and one girl completed it the same night! I already have six students on first base and one that has tried for second base. For their first assignment, I made a list of all the sight words we have learned so far. For the second assignment, I made a list of all the appropriate three-letter words my students should be able to sound out using the letters we have learned. For the third assignment, I wrote a short story using some words from the first two assignments. For each of these assignments, students must read the assignment to an adult and have the adult sign their paper. They must then be able to read all words correctly or the story somewhat fluently to advance to the next base. In order to get a home run, students must read a library book to an adult. They should read as much of it as possible on their own. The adult may help them, but the student must repeat the words they do not know after the adult. I wanted to make the assignments challenging but yet alligned with the reading children already have to do for kindergarten. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it!
Saturday, March 8, 2008, - 4:25 p.m.
Posted By Mrs. Garrett
My fourth graders are so excited about the Scoops Reading Challenge. They are enjoying being able to read for pleasure. We have even challenged a fifth grade class down the hall. We know we can score more home runs than they can! We have "our heads in the game" and are ready for the friendly challenge.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 8:13 a.m.
Posted By Mrs. Garrett
Hi! My students are excited about this challenge. Many of them have already told me they are going to be the "all-star" readers. A few of them came in this morning telling me about what they read over the weekend. This made me very happy to see them enjoy reading!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 12:10 p.m.
Posted By Taylor K.
I read "Pluto", by Thomas K. Adamson. I learned that it is a dwarf planet.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 12:11 p.m.
Posted By Chloe F.
I read "Sea Horses", by Lola M. Schaefer. I learned that sea horses have horse heads. They have tails, fins, and heads.
I read "Sharing Time Troubles", by Grace Macarone. I liked when his little brother looked like a bunny!
I read "The Cafeteria Lady From the Black Lagoon", by Mike Thaler. I liked the part when the people were so scared of Wanda.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 12:13 p.m.
Posted By Jolee S.
I read "Daniel's Pet", by Alma Flor Ada. It has cute animals. I learned how to take care of a pet.
I read "The Chick and the Duckling", by Mirra Ginsburg. I learned that a chick can't swim.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 5:53 p.m.
Posted By Loren
Hey its me,I just wanted to comment yall to tell yall how much I am looking forward to the reading challenge and later the big pelicans game. Well thanks for the opertunity.Got to go and read bye. :)
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 8:13 a.m.
Posted By Courtney
I am in the 3rd grade and I love to read books about horses and animals. The Phantom Stallion Renegade book is my favorite. I am excited about the Scoop Reading Challenge.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 8:52 a.m.
Posted By Gavin D.
I am in the first grade. My favorite book right now is Nate the Great. I like reading the books that my teacher lets me bring home. I read them before I go to bed.
Monday, March 10, 2008, - 8:52 a.m.
Posted By J. Mayhair
I teach 14 fabulous third graders at Bagdad Elementary School in Bagdad, Florida. My students are really enthusiastic about Scoops Reading Challenge. I am using the program in my classroom to motivate my students to explore more chapter books. The incentives provided are great, and I am taking the program a step further by encouraging parents to read with their children at home as well. Families that read together, succeed together!Thanks again!
Monday, March 11, 2008, - 8:41 a.m.
Posted By D. Weber
This is the second year that I have particiapted in the Scoop Reading Challenge. Even though my students are in the fifth grade, I find it amazing that they really get into the challenge. I push all year to get some students to read, but there are always a few who just do not like to pick up a book and enjoy it. With the challenge, they seem to want to read and have the opportunity to see a baseball game as well. Thank you for giving the extra initative for my students, along with other students in the community the incentive to pick up a book and READ!.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 9:35 a.m.
Posted By M. Jordan
This is the fourth year that I have participated in Scoop's Reading Challenge with my first grade students. I teach at Hellen Caro. This is the perfect time to add a little extra motivation and incentives to challenge the students to continue to read. My students are very excited about this program and come each day wanting to know what base they are on now. Thanks to WSRE and to the Pensacola Pelicans for this wonderful program.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 10:49 a.m.
Posted By Blaqu'e J.
I read "Tacky the Penguin", by Helen Lester. I liked the part when Tacky sang to the men.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 10:51 a.m.
Posted By Kathyrn M.
I read "Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail", by Marjorie Sharmat. I liked when Sludge jumped over a pile of snow. He is afraid of Fang.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 10:54 a.m.
Posted By Garrett C.
I read "The Statue of Liberty", by Lucille Recht Penner. I learned how they made it.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 10:56 a.m.
Posted By Jenna C.
I read "The Lunch Box Surprise", by Grace Maccarone. The boy had too much food.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 10:58 a.m.
Posted By Devin F.
I read "Big Bears Can", by David Bedford. I learned that listening is a good thing to do.
I read "The Best Way to Play", by Bill Cosby. I love the part when he said that there is always a case to solve.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 11:01 a.m.
Posted By Taylor K.
I read "Drip Drop", by Sarah Weeks. I liked when his house got filled with water.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 11:03 a.m.
Posted By Ola G.
I read "Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia", by Peggy Parish. I learned that you need to listen.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 11:05 a.m.
Posted By D. Chavez
Thank you Scoops Reading Challenge! After today's FCAT Math Testing, my students could not wait to let off some steam. About fifteen minutes after the test, they were right into their Scoops Reading books. In fact, three of my students have read so much since the Reading Challenge began that they have already taken AR tests on their books. Way to go Chavez Champions!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 11:05 a.m.
Posted By Brennan B.
I read "Nate the Great and the Snowy Trail", by Marjorie Weinman. I liked the present and the clues.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 11:05 a.m.
Posted By T. Bosso
A big thank you for giving my children encouragement and motivation to increase their reading time. A quote from one of my students sums up how they feel, "Bring it on!"
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 12:20 p.m.
Posted By K. Colvin
My students and I are excited by the opportunity to be reward for reading. The students are excited by presenting their books to the class as well through book talks. We plan to create a summer reading list based on their reccommmendations. The Reading challenge comes at a perfect time. Thanks for offering this to our middle schoolers as well! Sincerely, KColvin
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 12:21 p.m.
Posted By Maegan W.
I read "Sharing Time Troubles", by Grace Maccarone. I learned how to share.
I read "Clifford's Valentines", by Norman Bridwell. I learned about valentines. I liked the part when Clifford got all the cards.
I read "let's Reduce Garbage!", by Sara Nelson. I learned how to reduce.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 12:22 p.m.
Posted By Ben H.
I read "Arthur to the Rescue", by Marc Brown. I liked it because Arthur played with his imagination.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 12:33 p.m.
Posted By C. Small
Hello, I teach 6th grade level 3,4 and 5 students reading. I have started the challenge requiring my students to read a total of 5 books at a grade level of 6.0 and higher, and score an 80% or higher comprehension score on the AR test they take on the book. This is the requirement to get to 1st base. The students are really excited about the program!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 12:33 p.m.
Posted By V. Kirsh
The majority of my students are really excited about the Scoops reading challenge and being able to read and get tickets to a Pelican's ball game. We just started last Wednesday and I have two students that have made home runs worth 1 ticket each. I am very grateful for this opportunity and appreciate all that WSRE and the Pelican's are doing in order to encourage our students to read.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 1:02 p.m.
Posted By A. Wright
Our school is off to a great start with Scoops Reading Challenge. Almost every teacher in our school is participating this year so we are very excited. Students are ready to run the bases as they read books. Thanks for this great incentive program!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 3:03 p.m.
Posted By E. Richardson
This will be my first year using the reading challenge with my First graders. I was wondering if anyone had any great ways or ideas of how they used the program in their rooms. I can think of the easy goals but was just wondering if anyone had a really great one to share with us.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 3:03 p.m.
Posted By P. Jones.
My students are jazzed about Scoop's Challenge and are adding up Accelerated Reader points as well! They love to participate in the blog. To make the blog kid-friendly for my first graders, they fill out a sheet w/their name, title/author of the book and what they learned/liked about the book. Then I just type their blogs for them. EASY!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 8:35 p.m.
Posted By Mrs. L. Joyner
I wanted to say that I have participated in Scoop's challenge for the past years. It has been and still is an adventurous challenge each time. The children prepare their game plan and execute it with flair. In other words they have FUN!!! They are readers and lovers of books. They really enjoy the challenge and then to be rewarded for a job well done makes it even better. I challenge all those who are participating to raise the bar and keep them babies reading. Thank you Pelicans and WSRE for this wonderful program.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008, - 9:09 p.m.
Posted By Sara
I love you Mrs.Karen this is a great way to keep those kids on track.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, - 8:01 a.m.
Posted By M. Majewski
My kids are off to a Grand-Slam start with the Scoop's Reading Challenge. We celebrate with peanuts and cracker jacks as we round the bases reaching our goals! What fun!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, - 9:12 a.m.
Posted By S. Cole
My first graders love the reading challenge. This is my third year teaching and every year the reading challenge is even more exciting for my students. Also the games are wonderful family fun for me and my three children. We look forward to the season every year.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, - 9:20 a.m.
Posted By Lei R.
I think this is a great program. My son is from Pea Ridge elementary and has enjoy the AR reading program since Kindergarten. He is now a 3rd grader. He enjoys his awards and achievements at the end of the year. He takes great pride in his reading. Some of his favorites are Old Yeller, Black Beauty, Dinosaur Mystery, Shark books, Baseball books and too many more. I believe the program is such an enhancement for a child's knowledge and strong will to learn. It is truly appreciated.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, - 9:20 a.m.
Posted By S. Cole, Hallmark Elem
MY first grade class wanted to thank Scoop for the wonderful pencils and bookmarks. The students are so excited to read and move around the bases. The baseball field is posted out side of our classroom and the students love to run the bases. They are completing success maker reading with above an 80% and taking AR test with 100% correct. Thanks so much. See you at the ballgame.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, - 10:03 a.m.
Posted By Caroline O.
I'm a first grader @ SRCS and I am reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. I just started this weekend and I'm already in Chapter 7! I'm so excited about Scoop's Read-a-Thon!
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850-435-3300
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