Programs
T.I.G.E.R. Club - (Reading Incentive Program)
Teasley is excited to introduce our new reading incentive program called the T.I.G.E.R. (Teasley's Initiative to Guide Early Readers) Club. Unlike the Accelerated Reader program where children only participate in quizzes, the T.I.G.E.R program includes a written component which not only strengthens reading comprehension but also assists in building writing skills.
The Lunch Bunch - Book Club
Book clubs have come back as a popular way to allow readers to discuss books in an informal setting. Children can enjoy the same kind of community-building experience by meeting with friends to choose, read, and discuss books together. Their meetings can come to life with discussions, arts and crafts, and activities.
WTTN News Team
The WTTN news team puts on the morning announcements each morning for the students and staff. In order to be on the Teasley News Team students must complete an application and participate in an audition. Students in the fourth and fifth grade may apply. The application process occurs twice a year, once in December and again May. Students may apply for various positions which include anchors, camera operators and meteorologist. Students learn valuable lessons in creative writing, graphic design, public speaking, technical equipment handling, television production, video editing, and professional ethics (Hughes, 1988).
One on One
The one on one program is focused on inspiring children with a love of reading. Our hope is to provide the students with opportunities for future success by allowing the students to practice reading to an adult. They are also given the opportunity to enjoy and individual story time.
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
Several Years ago Mrs. Helen Ruffin,a very dynamic and innovative person was the library media specialist at Sky Haven Elementary School in DeKalb County, Georgia. In 1985, she served on the selection committee for the Georgia Children’s Book Award nominee program. This literature program began in the Department of Language Education at the University of Georgia’s College of Education. This literature program inspired her to use the nominee books to encourage her students to read.
Mrs. Ruffin created a unique reading competition in game format using the award nominees. It was called the Reading Bowl. Her vision was to have teams comprised of students from different schools compete to test their knowledge of the selected books. She shared this vision with her colleagues. They embraced her idea and pressed forward.
Today, the Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is open to students in grades four through twelve across the state.
