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FROM NOW THROUGH JUNE 8...HELP US
"DO MORE"
TO PROVIDE BOOKS FOR DESERVING AREA CHILDREN!
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DO MORE 24 is a 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, June 8***, powered by United Way of the National Capital Area
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Last year, RIF of NOVA raised $4,000 with its
Do
More campaign. Those funds allowed us to fund the purchase of an additional book for every student at six schools. Next year -- and with your help -- we plan to provide books for
more than 25,000 children, 2,500
more than this year!
Thank you from RIF of NOVA for helping provide books that our kids can choose, own, and read again and again!!!
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Your generosity helps RIF of NOVA make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in the city of Alexandria, and in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William counties. The opportunity to pick a book to own is empowering! And the faces of our children show it!
Every dollar you give will help buy books for additional students!
A minimum donation of $10 provides 5 books for our children. A $24 donation ($1 an hour x 24 hours) provides 12 books. An even more generous donation gives even more!
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Another important date: October 29 -- Book it for Books!!!
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Like to run? Like to walk? Like to help a good cause, too? If so, mark your calendars!
When?
Sunday, October 29, 2017
What time?
9:30 a.m.
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Registration is open! Here's the scoop:
5K: $30 until September 16, $35 until online registration closes on October 27 at 8:00 pm, $40 during packet pick up and on race day
Fun Run: $20 until online registration closes on October 27 at 8:00 pm, $25 during packet pick up and on race day
Click here to register. The RIF of NOVA website will be updated throughout the summer with more race information!
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Other cool race stuff:
Teams: RIF of NOVA schools and sites are encouraged to form running and walking teams of students, teachers, parents, liaisons, administrators, and friends. Please email us, and we'll get back to you with more information about team participation.
Costumes are welcome! In fact, costumes are encouraged -- particularly if they portray a favorite book character. Since our run date is so close to Halloween, it's another chance to wear that wig, paint that face, or don that witch's cape.
Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers. Medals will be given to all Fun Run finishers. Race shirts with the RIF logo will be guaranteed to all participants who register online by October 13.
Sponsors: We are looking for sponsors to donate to our race. If you have, are part of, or know a business or individual who would like to sponsor the Book it for Books race, please send an email to: rifnova@gmail.com. Sponsors will receive publicity on our website, in our media, and on our race shirts! Plus, they can feel good about contributing to a great cause!
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SUMMER READING IDEAS FOR KIDS!
Don't let the summer "slide" by!
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The Fairfax County Public Library helps make reading fun by providing tools, access, and incentives during its Summer Reading Adventure. Held in cooperation with Fairfax County Public Schools, the "Adventure" runs
June 23 through September 2, 2017 and invites all children and teens -- birth through high school -- to read for fun over the summer. This year’s theme is “Reading By Design.” To participate, register
online or visit a library branch
beginning June 23.
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The Alexandria Public Library program started
May 30 and runs through September 9. It features a SummerQuest Jr.
program for birth through kindergarten, a SummerQuest program for rising first through fifth graders, and a teen program for rising 6th through 12th graders. Click
here to learn more.
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The Falls Church City Public Library summer reading program begins
Monday, June 26 and runs through Friday, September 15. A 'Summer Reading Kick-Off Open House' will take place at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 28. The first day to pick up prizes is
Monday, August 21. For more information, click
here!
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Arlington Public Library's summer reading program runs June 3 through September 10, 2017. The last day to sign up is Saturday, August 19.
The program includes lots of weekly activities, book logs to track progress, fun prizes, and an 'End of Summer Ice Cream Party' for grades 6-12. Children 12 and under may register with a parent of guardian's permission. For more information, click here!
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Prince William County Library
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"Journey Through Books," from
June 19 through August 19, is geared for everyone -- children, young adults, and adults. The program includes prizes, weekly challenges, plus puppet shows, theater, arts and crafts, STEAM, music performances, and much more! Register
here or at any Prince William library branch beginning
June 19. Adults can join in the fun, too -- no registration needed.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY BUSINESSES
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: May 8 - September 8, 2017
. The
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free, online program designed to motivate and excite kids to read
summer books. Join the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge by grabbing your favorite books, logging your reading minutes, and most importantly, having fun all summer long! For info and to register, click
here!
TD Bank's summer reading program encourages reading and also helps children learn about saving money. Kids in grades K-5 read 10 books, fill out a summer reading form with the names of the books, take the form to the nearest TD Bank, and receive $10 in a new or existing TD Simple Savings account! The 2017 form is still in development, but, meanwhile, those interested may use the 2016 form. The program runs through
August 31. Here's the
info.
The
Barnes and Noble summer reading program:
May 16 - September 5, 2017. This program gives kids a free book when they read eight books over the summer. The Barnes and Noble summer reading program
website also has parent and educator activity kits. These kits include fun activities about reading that can be completed with a child. Available only to school-aged children in grades 1-6. Only one book is available for each child who completes a reading journal and choice must be made from the selected books available at the store.
Chuck E. Cheese's awards program:
Chuck E. Cheese, the popular arcade and play area, has a reading program through which kids can earn 10 free Chuck E. Cheese tokens for reading each day for two weeks. This reading program is not summer-specific but rather goes on all year. Parents can print a reading chart in English or in Spanish. The program runs through
12/31/17. Click
here, and then scroll to the Reading Rewards links.
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"WE ARE THE WORLD" -- RIF OF NOVA'S ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Last, but certainly not least, the RIF of NOVA board held its annual, end-of-the-academic year luncheon on May 30 with the theme, "We are the World." The event featured the installation of 2017-2018 RIF of NOVA board officers as well as the announcement of awards for service and dedication to the cause of books for kids. In addition to the Jerry Shelton and Margaret McNamara Awards (see below), special commendations were given to:
-- Michael Bury (son of board member Chris Bury) for his considerable contributions to help RIF of NOVA secure several Capital One grants over the years, as well as his efforts in soliciting volunteers from Capital One to read to children at RIF of NOVA book distributions.
-- Charlotte Nau, of the Arlington Public Schools Title One Office, for her many years of hard work in preparing and coordinating RIF of NOVA award certificates for liaisons and area programs.
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The
Jerry Shelton Award was presented to Hazeline Harris. The Shelton Award honors a long-time board member who is actively engaged in promoting RIF of NOVA. Hazeline is shown at left with last year's Shelton recipient Gloria Johnson.
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The
Margaret McNamara Award -- given for exceptional leadership in encouraging reading -- went to Melba Smith-Dudley for her outstanding contributions as recording secretary, as co-area chair of Prince William County, and for her constant support of the RIF of NOVA organization. Melba is shown at left, with board members Sheryl Leeds (middle) and Justina Johnson Head (right),
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New 2017-2018 officers standing from left, Justina Johnson Head (co-president), Nancy King (co-president), Ann Godfrey, recording secretary, Melissa Hinkson, corresponding secretary, and JoAnn Abrams, treasurer. Not pictured, financial secretary Mary Byrd and vice president Lisa Keathley.
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Showing off some international flags and party swag at the board of directors luncheon: Marilyn Hargrave, JoAnn Abrams, Lynda Johnson Robb (former Virginia First Lady, RIF of NOVA advisory board member, and stalwart RIF supporter), and Hazeline Harris.
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A few more giving ideas:
Go to smile.amazon.com and type in Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia, Inc. to select us as the charity you want to support. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to RIF of NOVA.
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