Mrs. Freer, Mrs. Franklin

Each year, Bush Hill students participate in the Virginia Readers’ Choice program, which spotlights 10 good books, published within the past five years in several age categories. Students in grades K-2 hear the Primary selections during their regular library classes. The library owns multiple copies of both the Elementary and Middle School selections so older students have an opportunity to read them throughout the year. Parent/student discussions also take place at least five times a year. Students who have read or heard four or more books in a category are eligible to vote for their favorite in late March. Bush Hill student favorites from the 2008-2009 books were Once I Ate A Pie (Primary), Henry's Freedom Box (Elementary), and Airborn and Hattie Big Sky (Middle School tie.) It is always interesting for the students to see whether their favorites win at the state level. For more information about the selections, please visit the Readers'Choice website.

In order to encourage reading and give our families the opportunity to purchase books for their home libraries, as well as provide financial support for our library and school, Bush Hill sponsors Scholastic book fairs in the Fall and in the Spring each year. The theme of our next book fair, which will take place from October 19-23, is Destination Book Fair - Read Around the World!