Our Olympic Reading Challenge Has Begun!
With the Winter Olympics underway, we’re kicking off our very own Olympic Reading Challenge for 3rd-5th graders at school! Just like athletes train to compete, strong readers build their skills through daily practice — and research shows that reading just 20 minutes a day makes a huge difference.
Students are encouraged to log the books they finish using the reading log in Classlink. After completing a book and writing a short review to show their understanding, they’ll earn a punch on their reading card in the library.
The reading log can also be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenBVED6laeJVauJirHLHYN_rSmp7bADPyh5-XiSkZj50PG4Q/viewform
Rewards include:
⭐ Spin-the-wheel prizes for every 5 books
🥉 Bronze Medal – 30 books
🥈 Silver Medal – 65 books
🥇 Gold Medal – 100 books + a pizza party!
Students have until the end of the school year to reach their goals. We’ve talked about setting achievable but challenging goals, and their goals are proudly displayed in the hallway — be sure to check them out!
Thank you for supporting your child’s reading journey at home. Your encouragement makes all the difference! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
— Joanna Miller
Library Media Specialist
Feeling bored? Pick up a book! Be sure to record all reading on the reading log and return it to Mrs. Miller when we return to school in January.
Happy Holidays and happy reading!
Please take a moment to check the Lost and Found located in the cafeteria over the next few weeks. You might spot something that belongs to your child!
Insurance is just $26 for the entire school year and is strongly encouraged—most Chromebook repairs cost much more than the insurance itself!
Protect your student’s device and avoid unexpected repair fees by signing up before the deadline.
Sign up here: https://schooldevicecoverage.com/signup
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the community members who generously shared their time, stories, and love of reading with us. Your enthusiasm lit up our classrooms and created moments of connection that our students will remember. Experiences like these not only nurture a love of books, but also show our children how deeply their community cares about their learning and growth.
Thank you for investing in our students and helping make this event so meaningful. We are grateful for your kindness, your dedication, and the smiles you brought to our school. We look forward to welcoming you back for future opportunities to inspire and support our learners.
#ViPSReadingDay2025 #LRSD #VolunteersinPublicSchools
It’s almost Family Night at the Book Fair! Join us this Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the library for an evening full of books, fun, and family time!
Our GT Specialist, Mr. Scott, and Reading Specialist, Ms. Porter, will also be set up across the hall from the library in the Multi-Purpose Room with some activities and reading tips for families. Don’t miss this special night to shop the fair, explore great books, and connect with our amazing staff!
Don’t forget! We accept cash, card, and eWallet, so everyone can join in the fun of finding a great new read!
Stop by the MLK Library this week to shop an amazing selection of books and support our school!
📅 November 10th–14th
🕒 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 MLK Library
Don’t forget—Family Night is Thursday from 3:00–6:00 p.m.! We can’t wait to see you there!
- Set up an eWallet ahead of time to make shopping easy!
- Follow the QR code to our Scholastic homepage for step-by-step instructions.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mlkingelementary
We also talked about the big machinery farmers use, like the combine, and how it helps harvest those large fields. A big thank-you to Economics Arkansas for the fantastic resource — our kindergarteners loved reading “It’s Corn Picking Time!”
#KindergartenLearning #LibraryFun #FarmUnit #EconomicsArkansas #ItsCornPickingTime
Get ready, readers! The Scholastic Book Fair will be at our Library November 10th–14th!
This is one of our favorite times of the year—a chance for students and families to discover new stories, stock up on great books, and support our school library.
Easy Shopping Tip:
Parents, you can set up a Scholastic eWallet for your child to make checkout fast and cash-free! Directions for setting up an eWallet are attached, and you can follow the QR code to go straight to our Scholastic homepage.
We can’t wait to see everyone at the fair—let’s make it a reading celebration to remember!
#BookFair #ReadMoreBooks #SchoolLibrary #ReadersAreLeaders
The students were all smiles as they learned about animals, asked great questions, and met some amazing zoo friends — including Buzz, a Chilean tarantula , Hagrid, a curious ferret, and Mojave, a beautiful rosy boa !
Thank you, Mr. Mickey and Ms. Barb, for bringing the excitement (and a few wild surprises!) to our library! We’re so proud of Mrs. Jeffries’ class for showing that reading doesn’t stop when school’s out — it’s an adventure that lasts all year long!
#LibraryLife #ZooVisit #ReadersAreLeaders #SummerReading #WildAboutBooks #LittleRockZoo #Creaturefeature
Save the date! The Book Fair is on the way!
The Book Fair will be at the MLK Library November 10th-14th. Visit our MLK Scholastic Homepage to see all the details and to set up a digital wallet for your child!
Be on the lookout for reminders and flyers coming home in folders in the next few weeks!
