Whitlow Elementary School

Battle of the Books 2015-2016 Student/Parent

Commitment Agreement

I agree to participate in Battle of the Books 2015-2016 at Whitlow Elementary School.

I will do my best to read all of the books on the list by the beginning of March so that I can gain knowledge of each book and support my other team members in any practice trivia “battles” in which we participate. I agree to participate in the Battle of the Books Competition in April to the best of my ability.

I understand that there will be team meetings each twice a month from September to May. I will try my best to attend all of the meetings so that I can stay up to date on the trivia coaching and team planning. Although we will be doing fun activities around the books, I will take my part as a team member seriously by setting goals with my teammates, bringing my reading chart to each meeting, and by being respectful to my teammates and others.

Location: Whitlow Elementary school

Time/ Day: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month , 7:15 am- 8:15am beginning 9-15-16

Fee $45 Check made out to Whitlow Elementary

Please sign and return form to:

Heather Baldwin or Cindy Dankewich

Let the Battles begin…

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Student signature Parent signature

PLEASE PRINT email address carefully.

Student Name ……………………………………………………..

Grade ______Homeroom Teacher ______

EMAIL Address: ……………………………………………………………………………….

Parent Name and phone number: …………………………………………………………….

$45 Paid ______Cash ______Check #

Battle Of The Book Information

You are not required to purchase any or all books on the list but you are welcome to do so. You may also use/trade eBooks. We have several copies of the books in our media center for check out and you are welcome to visit the county library also.

Students will form their groups before or after the first few meetings. Teams will consist of 3 to 4 members. Each student will come home with a team member contact sheet. Teams may choose to meet outside of the school and work together more frequently than our once a month meeting or call each other to arrange a book swap, discuss books, etc.

 Students must attend the meetings with their team. Please send an email to or if unable to attend a meeting.

The morning sessions will take place from 7:15am- 8:15am on Tuesdays.

Students should bring a folder with lined paper and journal outline or a one subject Battle of the Books notebook to each meeting.

Thank You and Happy Reading!