into groups so collectively your group has to read all the books. To really be an asset to your team though, it is wise to read as many of the books as you can. Please note that these books are outside of the school curriculum. 2 - Attend meetings Meetings are held after school, once per month. (The month of April is the exception to do not that rule since we will hold the school and district competitions that month.) You have to attend all of the after school meetings to participate in Battle of the Books, but teams tend to do better the more they meet together. 3 - Be ready for our school competition on April 11th or 12th (Tentative dates...final date to come!) The district competition is set for 19th and will be held during school hours. It is only for those 2-3 teams that have the most points at the end of the DPMS competition. 4 - You are welcome to form your own team, however, teams might need to be adjusted. Only 3-5 people per team. Pick 1 person to be your Team Lead. Team Leads will need to email Ms. Arbon and let her know the first and last names of the individuals in that group. Share that email with everyone in your group. If you need to join a bigger group-- because you have less than 3 members-- send me an email with your first and last name(s) and I will assign you to a group. 5 - Assign books to group members If you have a group of 5, you can divvy up the books today. If not, you will receive an email from me by letting you know if anyone will be Friday, November 2nd @ 5pm added to your group. Then, you can divide up the book list. 6 - Have fun! Meeting Dates/Times: Thursday, November 15th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, December 13th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, January 17th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, February 7th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, March 7th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, 11th @ 2:45-3:45 or Friday, April 12th (Times and dates are tentative! Updates coming soon!) Friday, April 19th (District Battle of the Books competition...this will only be for the top scoring 2-3 teams at DPMS)
into groups so collectively your group has to read all the books. To really be an asset to your team though, it is wise to read as many of the books as you can. Please note that these books are outside of the school curriculum. 2 - Attend meetings Meetings are held after school, once per month. (The month of April is the exception to that rule since we will hold the school and district competitions that month.) You do not have to attend all of the after school meetings to participate in Battle of the Books, but teams tend to do better the more they meet together. 3 - Be ready for our school competition on April 11th or 12th (Tentative dates...final date to come!) The district competition is set for 19th and will be held during school hours. It is only for those 2-3 teams that have the most points at the end of the DPMS competition. 4 - You are welcome to form your own team, however, teams might need to be adjusted. Only 3-5 people per team. Pick 1 person to be your Team Lead. Team Leads will need to email Ms. Arbon and let her know the first and last names of the individuals in that group. Share that email with everyone in your group. If you need to join a bigger group-- because you have less than 3 members-- send me an email with your first and last name(s) and I will assign you to a group. 5 - Assign books to group members If you have a group of 5, you can divvy up the books today. If not, you will receive an email from me by Friday, November 2nd @ 5pm letting you know if anyone will be added to your group. Then, you can divide up the book list. 6 - Have fun! Meeting Dates/Times: Thursday, November 15th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, December 13th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, January 17th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, February 7th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, March 7th @ 2:45-3:45 Thursday, 11th @ 2:45-3:45 or Friday, April 12th (Times and dates are tentative! Updates coming soon!) Friday, April 19th (District Battle of the Books competition...this will only be for the top scoring 2-3 teams at DPMS)
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