Monday, September 22 will be a Virtual Learning Day for Dalton Public Schools students.

Students should complete their work at home using Canvas or other materials provided by their teachers.

PAWS also encourages students to use this day to CATch up on some reading since it is Georgia Reads Day, too!

Watch our Facebook page for some ways you can share your Virtual Day experiences!

Why: Governor Kemp has proclaimed September 22, 2025, as Georgia Reads Day. This is a statewide day of reading, and everyone should be engaged!

Who: Everyone!

What: Virtual Reading Rally with Malcolm Mitchell, broadcast by GPB

Where: Access the virtual live stream link at GeorgiaReads.org on September 22, 2025.

How to get engaged:

•Download the Teacher/Parent Toolkit and engage with the book Malcolm Mitchell will be reading, The Magician's Hat

Attend virtually: Visit GeorgiaReads.org for access to the live broadcast on GPB and for additional information. All videos will be made available on the GPB website for later viewing.

Schedule of Events on September 22:

• 9:30 AM – Message from Malcolm Mitchell for parents

• 9:45 AM – Message from Malcolm Mitchell for middle and high school students

• 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM – Official Reading Rally for elementary school students with Malcolm Mitchell

In honor of Literacy Month, the NWGA RESA has launched a reading competition among school districts through October 3. It is called Ready, Set, ... READ and its focus is on launching the school year with high-impact reading practices.

To participate, simply log any read aloud you do with your children at home at the link below.

GA Reads Day will be next Monday, September 22 which is also Virtual Day--stay tuned for some cool ways to share your reading on this day, too!

Log your read aloud here:!

http://lrg.georgiaresa.org/campaign/ready-set-read

Our public library is more than books — it’s a place for free programs, quiet study space, online resources, and endless opportunities to learn and explore.

And the best part? Every Dalton Public Schools student gets a FREE library card! Thanks to our partnership with the North Georgia Regional Library System, the PLAY Card gives students access to books, audiobooks, e-books, databases, and more — anytime, anywhere.

Learn more about the PLAY Card here: PLAY Card Info PDF

http://resources.finalsite.net/.../DaltonPublicSchoolspar...

Visit the public library site to get started:

ngrl.org/play-card

📚 Growing Responsible Readers
This month, we’re focusing on the character trait of responsibility — and caring for books is a great way to practice! Here are a few ways families can help at home:

✅ Pick a Safe Spot: Choose a special place at home where library books stay when not being read.
✅ Handle with Care: Show children how to turn pages gently and keep books away from food, drinks, and pets.
✅ Make Reading a Routine: Set aside a daily reading time — even 10 minutes a day makes a big difference.
✅ Return on Time: Help your child remember library days and return books promptly.
✅ Praise Responsibility: When you notice your child taking care of their books, celebrate it!

By practicing responsibility with books, students learn to value reading and respect shared materials — building habits that help them grow as readers and community members.