Write a commentThe Oswego City School District recently held their final district Battle of the Books competition this past March 4th at the Oswego High School Ralph M. Faust Theater.
Battle of the Books is a reading motivation and comprehension program that is organized by the district librarians. The goals of the program are to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading and to promote academic excellence. The competitions included Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
Shown pictured above are the winners of the district's Grades 3/4 competition, representing Kingsford Park Elementary School. Pictured back row from left to right are: Jeremy Shanly, Kingsford Park Library Media Specialist and the school's Battle of the Books coordinator; Benjamin Halsey, Oswego City School Superintendent; Kathleen Allen, Oswego City School Board President; and Dean Goewey, Oswego City School Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Front row from left to right are: Michael Fierro, alternate AJ Blakeley, Blake Uribe, and Evan Rando.
Shown pictured to the right are the winners of the Grades 5/6 competition, representing Leighton Elementary School. Pictured back row from left to right are: Benjamin Halsey, Oswego City School Superintendent; Kathleen Allen, Oswego City School Board President; Deb McHugh, Leighton School Librarian and the school's Battle of the Books coordinator; Larry Schmiegel, Leighton School Principal; Pam Cloonan, parent and team coach; and Dean Goewey, Oswego City School Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Front row from left to right are: Mary Kate Cloonan, Gretchen Dowd, and Ava Cloonan.
Shown pictured to the left are the winners of the Grades 7/8 competition, representing the Oswego Middle School. Pictured back row from left to right are: MaryAlice Brunell, Oswego Middle School Library Media Specialist and the school's Battle of the Books coordinator; Benjamin Halsey, Oswego City School Superintendent; Kathleen Allen, Oswego City School Board President; and Dean Goewey, Oswego City School Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Front row from left to right are: Dakota Contryman, Tessa Smith, Shae Carter, and Sarah Helton, parent and team coach.
The winners will represent the Oswego City School District at the Oswego County competition in Fulton on March 24th.
