Rockwall ISD recently held The Battle of the Books Competition. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program designed to encourage 3-6 grade students to read and have fun while competing with their peers.
“These students have been working diligently all year,” said Rikki Smith, director of instructional technology and media services at Rockwall ISD. “They are already winners for their dedication, effort and extra time in preparing for this contest today.”
Third through sixth grade students at all 14 elementary campuses were given the opportunity to be on a team and prepare for competition at the district level by reading selected books on the grade appropriate reading list.
The elementary Library Media Specialist facilitated the campus teams by selecting students for each team, making available the list of 10 books for required reading and supporting students throughout the year as they read the books.
3rd and 4th Grade Results
1st place - Shannon Elementary
2nd place - Pullen Elementary
5th and 6th Grade Results
1st place - Hartman Elementary
2nd place - Dobbs Elementary
Hartman Team (left to right): Caedmon Swindle, Contessa Barron, Sofia Keiser, Mrs. Tina Hughes, Claire Bowman and Paige Fugua
Shannon Team (left to right): Makayla Martin, Riley Ragsdale, Principal Steven Pesek, Ashleigh Hoye, Hali Barnes, Makenna Burleson, Ms. Allison Smith and Liam McCoy
Dobbs Team (left to right): Sophia Menchaca and Abby Lee
Pullen Team (left to right): Hudson Hurst, Sonika Patel, Ms. Karen Meno, Charlotte Fieldsmith, Taylor Hignight, Brady Douglass, Maya Gulati
