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COVID-19 is more than just a physical illness — inaccurate and incomplete information spreads just as rapidly around the globe, complicating efforts to contain the virus and keep communities safe and healthy. The state of Washington has been at the forefront of the crisis, taking action since COVID-19 first appeared in the U.S.

Parents and Guardians!

As we work through this crisis as a community, allow yourself--and your student--the time to get lost in a book that sparks joy!

Reading for just 6 minutes can decrease stress in a real and meaningful way. Also, reading helps build empathy and supports social-emotional growth. So don't worry about choosing books that are 'challenging' or 'academic.' Instead, choose a book that will be fun and add some escape to your day!

Plus, reading and re-reading books that are “too easy” strengthen crucial neural pathways for academic reading success. This is the exact reason that musicians play scales and professional athletes run drills.

Your student already has a Library Link Card through using their school ID. The Seattle Public Library now offers digital library cards to anyone with a Seattle area phone number. Sign in by clicking on this link: https://spl.overdrive.com/account/ozone/sign-in?forward=%2F&showIdcSignUp=true

Read, Listen, Watch, and Learn for Free!

All Chief Sealth Seahawks have been issued a Free Digital Library Card from Seattle Public Library. It is a separate digital account so all books, movies, and music that you check out get returned automatically. Plus, you get access to databases, online classes, and language software!

We are in the middle of an historic event and you can help write our history! Grab a notebook, start a blog, post on instagram. All of your thoughts about what's going on will shape the way this moment is remembered.

Some ideas:

write your thoughts about the news you're reading
write about what your family is doing during this time
write about how you hope education will change, or what you hope the new normal will be at school
write about how you and your friends are figuring out ways to spend time together
write your thoughts about the illness and it's effects
write your thoughts about the politics around COVID-19, on a city, state, national, and global level

Every day something new is happening, join the conversation and help write our future history.

#WhereIRead Campaign

Everyone is invited to share in the #WhereIRead Campaign! It's simple to do and it's a great way to keep connected!

Here's how it works:

1. Find a great place place to read.
2. Read a book there.
3. Snap a photo or draw a picture.
4. Share on social media with #WhereIRead and #CSIWhereIRead
5. Send a picture to me at ljazinger@seattleschools.org

Please e-mail me with any questions, and I can't wait to see what you're reading!!