TEACHER MATERIALS
Dear Teacher: Welcome to Schlitterbahn s Waves of Pages Reading Program. The program is designed to inspire students in grades K-5 to read for enjoyment and supplement your school s reading programs. The Waves of Pages Reading Program encourages students to read for pleasure by providing a chance to earn a FREE admission to Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels. Each student who reads for 10 hours (600 minutes) during the 10-week program is awarded a FREE admission to the waterpark as well as a special discount offer for their family members. Here s how it works: Teachers o Distribute the Student Materials to each student, discuss the Program Guidelines with them, and provide all program dates and deadlines. o Once the program has ended, gather all Reading Logs from the students, determine who has met the 10-hour requirement, record the names of these students on the Class Summary form, and return the Class Summary and Reading Log forms to the Program Coordinator by the deadline. o Once tickets are received, distribute the Waves of Pages tickets to your students prior to the end of the school year. o One teacher from each participating classroom receives a FREE admission ticket. Students o Take Student Materials home and share them with a parent or guardian. Log the number of minutes spent reading throughout the 10-week program on the Reading Log. o Once the 10-week program has ended, return the Reading Log to the teacher by the deadline. Please review the Program Guidelines on the last page of this packet and contact your program coordinator if you have any questions. Visit schlitterbahn.com to learn more about the waterpark. We hope this program serves as a helpful tool as you and your teachers inspire a new generation of readers. Sincerely, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort New Braunfels, Texas
STUDENT MATERIALS
Dear Student & Family: Greetings from Schlitterbahn Waterpark! Welcome to Schlitterbahn s Waves of Pages, a reading program designed to inspire students in grades K-5 to read for fun! With your help, your child has the opportunity to earn one FREE admission to Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels. All they need to do is read for 10 hours (600 minutes) during the 10-week program, and they will be awarded a free admission to the waterpark as well as a special discount offer for your family. Here s how it works: 1. You may read to your child, your child may read aloud to you, or your child may read alone. It all counts toward the 10-hour goal. 2. Time spent reading for school assignments does not count toward the 10-hour goal. Reading anything else does count, including books, comic books, magazines, newspapers, or online reading. 3. Record the number of minutes your child reads on the attached Reading Log along with the title of their reading material and teacher s name. You must date and initial each entry to verify that your child completed the reading sessions. Please use additional sheets of paper, if needed. 4. Reading must be completed by the date on the Reading Log. Your child must turn in all signed Reading Log to his or her teacher by this date in order to be eligible for the free admission ticket. Admission tickets are valid April 23 June 30, 2016 at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels only. Please read the Program Guidelines on the last page and contact your teacher if you have any questions about the Waves of Pages Reading Program. Visit schlitterbahn.com to learn more about the waterpark. This program serves as a helpful tool to inspire your child become part of a new generation of readers. We hope that you take part in this exciting program. It s a great way to motivate your child to read and get ready for a day of family fun at Schlitterbahn! Sincerely, Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort New Braunfels, Texas
Program Guidelines 1. Schools must have an enrollment of at least 50 students to participate. 2. Only grades K through 5 are eligible for the Waves of Pages program. 3. Each school must designate one coordinator to act as the administrator and contact person for the reading program. The coordinator can be an administrator, teacher, librarian, or parent volunteer. 4. Program Coordinators o You must register your school in order to participate in the Waves of Pages program. Go to www.schlitterbahn.com/read, choose your local park, then fill in the online form and click OK. The number of participating schools is limited, and all registrations are subject to approval by Schlitterbahn. o Share the program details to the teachers and distributing the Teacher and Student Materials to them. o Collect all Class Summaries and Reading Logs from the teachers, compile the data in the School Summary and submit all forms to Schlitterbahn by Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Please keep a copy for your records. o Verify the ticket order and distribute the Waves of Pages tickets prior to end of the school year. o The coordinator will receive a free ticket, along with a family discount. 5. Students o Read anything outside of their normal curriculum and homework assignments. o Students may read materials to themselves, read aloud to someone, or have an adult read to them. 6. Parents or Guardians o Insure that all Reading Log entries are filled out completely and correctly. A parent or guardian must date and initial each Reading Log entry to validate participation. Include teacher s name. o Return all Reading Logs by the teacher assigned deadline to qualify for a complimentary student ticket and family discount. Late Reading Logs will not be accepted. 7. Teachers o Share the program details to their students and distributing the Student Materials. o Fill out a Class Summary with the names of their qualifying students and return their summary along with their students Reading Logs to the Program Coordinator by the assigned deadline. o Distribute the student tickets prior to end of the school year. o One teacher from each participating classroom will also receive a FREE ticket, along with a family discount. 8. Waves of Pages Tickets o Are valid any regularly scheduled operating day, April 23 - June 30, 2016 at Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels only. Visit schlitterbahn.com for additional information. o Are not transferable and cannot be sold. They may only be used by the students who earned them. o May not be used for school group field trips. o Will not be replaced if expired, lost or damaged. 9. Waves of Pages Family Discount o Save $7 each on up to 6 All-Day Tickets! Discount is applied to our current gate rates. Coupon must be presented with a Waves of Pages ticket prior to purchase. Coupon is not valid with another other discount.