'CAMP-READ-A-LOT' STUDENTS HAVE FUN WITH NATIONAL READING WEEK

BERNIE -- Students are mixing outdoor activities and reading and coming up with a formula for fun.

Bernie Elementary School is using the theme "Camp-Read-A-Lot" to correspond with National Reading Week.

Each day this week the school has had different activities designed to make reading fun, said coordinator Michelle Martin."It has hyped up the kids and got them excited," Martin said. "A lot of the kids, who were not reading as much, have been reading this week." The students began celebrating the week Monday by receiving bookmarks, making buttons and starting the door-decorating contest.

Tuesday students, "on the right track for reading," wore camping or hiking boots or tennis shoes.

Martin said they hiked outdoors and read, which pleased the students.

Wednesday, camping gear like camouflage clothing, compasses, canteens and hats was incorporated. The students also read by flashlight to go along with the theme.