Sixth Grade Pulls Ahead Late In The Game For Reading Super Bowl Victory

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It was a tight game, but in the end the sixth grade team pulled out a 3,000 to 2,602 victory over their arch rivals, the fifth grade, in the Reading Super Bowl.

Students earned points for each book read. After completing a book, students logged into the Accelerated Reader program to take a quiz, with points awarded based on the number of correct answers, the reading level of the book, and the number of pages in the book.

The competition, which began on January 3, concluded February 2 with the announcement of the final score at a special assembly. It was followed by a "tailgate" party at lunch where the students were treated to salad, pizza and football-shaped cakes. After the tailgate celebration, the sixth grade team was presented with Super Bowl rings in the form of light-up, ring-shaped lollipops.

When it was all over, the 5th and 6th grades showed their appreciation to Middle School Librarian Kay Daniel and Library Aide Karen Polstra by writing notes thanking them for organizing the contest and party. Based on their enthusiastic notes, the Reading Super Bowl is destined to become an annual event.

Engraved trophies were awarded to students based on points accumulated, quiz scores and enthusiasm. Middle School Assistant Nancy Scott was the only staff member to win an award: she received the Veteran's Award for being the faculty/administrator with the most points.

5th Grade Awards:
Olivia Baumgarten: Most Valuable Defensive Back
Courtney Fant: Spirit Award
Austin Hayes: Rookie of the Year
Anabel Masachi: 100% Award
Robert Moser: Defensive Player of the Year
Stephanie Pusker: Defensive Lineman of the Year
Ryan Simmons: Coach's Award

6th Grade Awards:
Rebecca Applegate: Offensive Lineman of the Year
Ling Campbell: Most Valuable Player
Hayley Dunham: Spirit Award
Will Hamilton: Most Valuable Receiver
Alexander Olson: Offensive Player of the Year
Christopher Ott: 100% Award
Will Robichaud: Comeback Player of the Year
Sara Uhlenbecker: Coach's Award