Winter break is almost
here, but that doesn't mean learning has to stop! The Duval County Public
Schools (DCPS) Office of School Programs recommends elementary students
participate in the "Books Alive" Program, a free screening series from the
Jacksonville Film Festival in partnership with the Jacksonville Public
Library (JPL) featuring films created from children's literature.
The "Books Alive" Program encourages students to read a
book, watch the corresponding film and participate in a post-screening
discussion. This month's featured film, "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas,"
will be shown on Sunday, December 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library.
For more information about the "Books Alive" Program, visit
http://jpl.coj.net/progs/main/booksalive.html.
Looking for other reading activities to keep your
students' minds engaged over the holidays? The DCPS-JPL
Coalition has developed a
Winter Break Reading List for
students in PreK through fifth grade. All books on the reading list are
available throughout the public library system. Be sure to pass this list
along to students, parents and other teachers.
Happy Holidays!
