Seattle’s Yancey C. Blalock Freemason Lodge generously offered their “Bikes for Books” program to Lake Forest Park Elementary to encourage students to read books and lead a healthy, active life. From February to June, K-6 students who met their teacher’s monthly reading goal entered a ticket into the “Bikes for Books” drawing.  Students who went "above and beyond" their monthly goal received two tickets. 

On the last day of school, our librarian, Frank Kleyn, along with members of the Yancey C. Blalock lodge drew four names to win bicycles.  Adelaide L, Jacob R., David G., and Gillian G., were the readers whose names were drawn to win a bike and a gift certificate for a new helmet.  

All Lake Forest Park students were inspired to read books and participate in the “Bikes for Books” program.  Our staff and students thank the Yancey C. Blalock Freemason Lodge for encouraging our students to read books and ride bikes.  

Thank you!

The Girl Scouts in Troop #43892 started in scouting when they were in first grade. 
Now, the majority of the troop are moving on to middle school.  After years of great scouting experiences they have decided to disband their troop.  The sixth and fourth grade girls agreed that the LFP library has been a special place where they have discovered their personal interests over the years.  As a parting gift, they donated $257.95 to support the purchase of library books.  I will use this money to purchase books that teach students about the many contributions women and girls have made to our world, as well as books that will inspire girls as they consider their own future career paths.  

Thank you to the girls and leaders of Girl Scout troop #43892!  Students will enjoy reading the new books for years to come.  

Sincerely,

Mr. Kleyn

Mrs. Wheaton's fourth graders were caught reading in the sunshine.  What a great way to enjoy a sunny day. 

To wrap up this year's library lessons on digital citizenship, 6th graders discussed "Digital Dilemmas" and brainstormed ways to solve each dilemma.  Mrs. Libby enjoyed being a part of the conversations. Over the course of the year, Lake Forest Park students in grades 1-6 study the Common Sense Media curriculum on digital citizenship.