Yavneh’s annual Reading Week celebrates the joy of reading through various classroom, whole-school activities, theme days, unique author visits, buddy activities, and so much more. Every year, the YPA also organizes a book fair with our new partner, Literati, which took place in the lobby.
We dedicated this year’s Reading Week to Jenessa! ❤️
She loved books fiercely and went all out in celebration yearly.
Here’s a breakdown of what went on all week!
Guest Authors:
Evan Wolkenstein
“Turtle Boy”
Christine Evans
“Evelyn The Adventurous Entomologist”
“The Wish” Library Series
“Emily’s Idea”
“Dear Mr. G”
Vicky Fang
“Layla and the Bots”
“Friendbots”
“Invent-a-Pet”
“I can code”
“Best Buddies”
“Ava Lin”
Heather Kinser
“Small Matters”
“Nature is a Sculpture”
“In a Cave”
Jesse Orenshein
“Tied Together”
“Making Dreams”
“Our Little Ninja”
(and many others)
Monday, November 27th:
We kicked off the week at the Keshet of Kavod assembly.
Tuesday, November 28th:
All students came together as a community of readers and read silently in the hallway outside classrooms.
Wednesday, November 29th:
Dress as your favorite book character day! All students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book character
The Hebrew teacher team put on a fun-filled play for grades K-4 in the Beit Kehilah.
Thursday, November 30th:
Torah Service in the Beit Kehillah, we studied this week’s parasha, Vayishlach, in our chevruta buddy groups. Everyone sat with their buddy classes and read “Love” a poem by Shel Silverstein
Friday, December 1st:
Cuddle Up and Read/PJ Day and all-school Shabbat. Yavneh students wore their comfy pajamas and brought their stuffed book buddies to cuddle up and read in class.
Daily Geek Out at Recess:
Each day, a table was dedicated outside at lunch recess to fans of a particular author or series. Students across grades joined their fellow geeks to discuss their favorite books!
It was a fantastic week! Thank you to all who joined us to make it such a success.
