You are invited to surprise our class by being a “Mystery Reader”! Mystery Readers can be parents, older siblings, relatives or special friends. Mystery Readers will visit us on Fridays at 12:45 pm.
Mystery Readers are asked to bring a favorite story to read. If you can't decide, I can recommend some terrific books! Just let me know what topics interest you. So, check your calendar and find a Friday at 12:45 that works for you. The schedule will fill up fast so please give me your top two choices for dates. I will do my best to accommodate you.
Sign ups can be done via email at benears@howellschools.com or by sending your choices to school in a “top secret” envelope. I will get back to you to confirm your official Mystery Reader date and time.
A week before your mystery visit I will send you a reminder email. You will then be asked to email me 5 clues about yourself. These clues will help students solve the mystery of who will be reading to the class. You should start with a hard clue and end with an easy clue. It is so much fun to see children’s faces light up when they have figured out that their family member is the mystery reader.
Remember, you are a mystery to the class. Try not to tell your child when you will be coming. Email me or drop me a “secret” note if you have any questions. I hope you'll be part of our Mystery Reader program!
Happy Reading!
Ms. Benear
Here is an example of clues…
1. I like chocolate
2. I have two dogs
3. I love to run
4. I coach girls’ basketball
5. I love to go four-wheeling at my cottage in Lewiston, Michigan
• Please be sure to fill out the proper paperwork in the office. All mystery readers must have their volunteer forms turned in at least one week before their scheduled date (even Grandma’s and Grandpa’s).
