All Great Falls Elementary students, for the 6th year in the row, shared in a common read aloud, known as One School, One Book. One School, One Book involves an entire school community from kindergarten all the way up through the full school staff, in the love of reading.

This year we tried One School, One Author instead of One School, One Book. Our author was the amazing Cynthia Lord. Grades K-2 read Shelter Pet Squad: Jellybean and grades 3-5 read Touch Blue.

The author and book titles were kept a secret from students until right before the winter break when they got a chance to guess who the author might be. After the winter break, each student received their own copy of their grade level book and their class read the book together, according to a shared schedule. Weekly trivia questions and prizes helped to keep students excited.

Excitement builds more every year as One School, One Book becomes part of our school traditions and something to look forward to each winter.

This project would not be possible without the help of our community sponsors! We would like to thank Gorham Savings Bank, cPort Credit Union, University Credit Union, Willis Real Estate, and the Gorham Lions Club.