Next year, our 5th graders will once again have the opportunity to participate in the district-wide Battle of the Books program (BOB)!
What is Battle of the Books?
GPS elementary Library Media Specialists have chosen ten books for kids to read. In late fall a twenty-question quiz will be given to all 5th graders. The five students with the highest scores in each class will then compete, as a homeroom team, against the other 5th grade homerooms in December. The winning homeroom team will represent JC at the district competition in late January.
Where Do I Get the Books?
Most of the titles are available through the Greenwich Public Library as well as the Perrot Library, and the Byram Shubert Library. Please remember the Cos Cob Library will be under construction this summer. They will also be available in the fall through our school library. Want to purchase them? Check in at your local bookstore or Amazon.
What Can Parents Do?
Research shows students who read books, discuss books, and listen to books experience less "summer slide." Put simply - find time to read.
We have included a copy of the presentation below 🔽 It is also available in the students’ Grade 4 Library Google Classroom for reference.
