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Salmon Creek Elementary Buy One Get One Book Fair

May 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Salmon Creek Elementary Book Fair

Because FREE is a Very Good Price.

The Salmon Creek Community Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair will be Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, June 4th, 2010 during school hours; with a special family event on Tuesday, June 1st from 6-7:30 pm. This year, it’s  Buy One, Get One Free!

It’s simple, for every item you buy, you get another item for free! There are books (of course), posters, pencils, activities, and crafts; everything you need to keep your child (or yourself) entertained this summer.

There is also an opportunity to … [Continue reading...]

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Reading to the Dogs

October 5, 2009 By 1 Comment

Can Dogs Help Kids Read?

reading-dogApparently so.  Studies show that reading aloud can help reading comprehension, and reading to a dog seems to be less intimidating than reading to a person.  CBS News aired a short news story on this, “Can Dogs Teach Kids to Read?“

Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek has a Read to the Dogs event scheduled for Wednesday, October 21st from 5 to 7 pm for children ages five to twelve.

Registration begins October 14th.  Call Three Creeks Library at (360) 571-9696.… [Continue reading...]

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Dinosaurs, Dragons, Knights and Princesses, Oh my!

March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Join the Fun at the Family Read-In.

Salmon Creek Elementary is having a Family Read-In for kindergarten through second grade students on Thursday March 26 from 6-7:30 pm (siblings are also invited to attend). reading-games1 There will be costumes, activities, stories and more!  Every student who attends will also receive a free book to take home.  Please join Salmon Creek teachers Mrs. Baylous, Mrs. Buchanan, Mrs. Kussman, Ms. Lewis, Mrs. Nemnich, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Pestana, Miss Thrift, and Mrs. Villhauer for an evening of reading FUN.… [Continue reading...]

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Read with Dad Night

February 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Wear Your Pajamas to Chinook Elementary.

Kids, bring your dads (grandpas, uncles, etc.) to Chinook Elementary fordad-reading one of the most enjoyable events of the year. Snuggle Up and Read with Dad night is Thursday, February 26 from 6:15-8:00 p.m.  So, wear your pajamas, grab a blanket, and get ready for a night of fun and adventure.… [Continue reading...]

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Read To The Dogs

February 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Three Creeks Community Library.

Kids ages 5-12 can improve their reading skills while making a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.reading-dog2 “Read to the Dogs” will be held at Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek, Wednesday, February 18,  from 5-7 p.m.  Registration begins Feb. 11.  Call Three Creeks Library at 571-9696 or visit the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District website for more information.… [Continue reading...]

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Read to the Dogs

November 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Salmon Creek:  Read to the Dogs  Kids ages 5-12 improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog.  Register now for a 25 minute session on Nov 19 at Three Creeks Library in Salmon Creek.  Call Three Creeks Library at 360-571-9696. … [Continue reading...]

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