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The goal of the Reading Olympics is to promote reading for enjoyment, develop reading skills and thereby increase reading achievement. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty-five books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists, and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the event.
The goal of the Reading Olympics is to promote reading for enjoyment, develop reading skills and thereby increase reading achievement. Students collaborate with their teammates to read forty-five books that have been selected by a committee of librarians, reading specialists, and classroom teachers. These professionals read the books and write questions which teams of students answer during the event.
The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this reading event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved.
The Olympics are primarily a celebration of reading rather than a contest. All participants are awarded ribbons. Since the teams generate much excitement about this reading event, the experience is rewarding for everyone involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be information sessions prior to the event?
Will there be information sessions prior to the event?
Yes. Please see the times & dates below.
March 16, 2022 3:00-4:00
Please note that these sessions are intended for school coordinators only!
What technology will attendees need?
What technology will attendees need?
In short, this depends.
If students are connecting from home, they will need a device (computer, smart phone, tablet) with a microphone, access to the internet, and be able to log into the Zoom platform. If teams are working in a common space at school, we suggest connecting one laptop to a smartboard so all students can view the event.
All students joining the event will need to use Zoom, either through a laptop or the Zoom app on a device.
What school personnel is permitted at the event?
What school personnel is permitted at the event?
The number of connections that we can support on Zoom is limited to those participating in the event. However, the link can be shared with one extra principal or teacher that would like to attend.
Are parents invited to attend?
Are parents invited to attend?
Yes and no.
If a child is participating from their home, parents may watch their child participate on that same device that the child is using to connect to the event. Due to the limited number of connections that we can have on each Zoom meeting, parents are not permitted to connect from their own device(s).
If a team is participating from school, each school can make the decision whether to have parents in the room. Due to the limited number of connections that we can have on each Zoom meeting, parents are not permitted to connect from their own device(s).
NOTE: Participating schools and teams are not permitted to live stream the event on their own channels (i.e. YouTube, Facebook Live, etc.).
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD PARENTS CONNECT FROM THEIR OWN DEVICES TO ZOOM. THE CAPACITY OF THE ZOOM ROOM IS LIMITED AND WILL NOT SUPPORT THIS NUMBER
Will this event be recorded and are participants (including adults) required to turn on cameras?
Will this event be recorded and are participants (including adults) required to turn on cameras?
No part of the event will be recorded.
Students are not required to turn on cameras.
While not required, we strongly encourage teacher volunteers to turn on their cameras.
How will privacy be handled at the event? Will the DCIU publish any video or pictures of the event?
How will privacy be handled at the event? Will the DCIU publish any video or pictures of the event?
This event is considered "private" and will not be broadcast to the web (e.g. YouTube or Facebook Live) or recorded.
The DCIU will not record the event or post any pictures or video of the event.
Participating schools and teams are not permitted to live stream the event on their own channels (i.e. YouTube, Facebook Live, etc.).
If a school would like to post any pictures (e.g. screen captures) of their own students participating in this event, it is a local decision and should follow the policies and procedures of the Local Education Agency (LEA). Schools must make sure to not post any pictures/videos of students from other schools.
Will there be ribbons distributed this year?
Will there be ribbons distributed this year?
Of course! Ribbons will be mailed to schools as quickly as possible following each event.
Is there an example of the slides that will be used during the rounds? Can I get a copy to practice with my own students?
Is there an example of the slides that will be used during the rounds? Can I get a copy to practice with my own students?
Yes and yes.
Here is an annotated example of the slides that will be used during each round.
If you would like your own copy to customize and use with your students to practice, please click one of the links below:
Google slides version (will force you to make a copy into your Google Drive).
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