This post was created on 01/23/2026.
We’re celebrating America’s story, and YOU get to be part of it!
Challenge: Create a bookmark that shows the spirit of reading and America’s 250-year journey. Be bold, be creative, and put your best effort into it. The top bookmarks from each school will be selected to compete in the district-wide bookmark contest!
Take part in the daily challenges below and log your reading and activity completion in Beanstack.
Want to learn more about America: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America? https://america250fl.com/2026
Theme: Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!
Monday, January 26th | Kickoff Theme: wear “Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!” HAPPY 100th DAY of SCHOOL! (Some teams may have a different dress up for this day!) |
Tuesday, January 27th | Today let’s celebrate our independence and wear blue for liberty and justice! The Liberty Bell is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a symbol of American Independence. Today, discuss what independence means to you. |
Wednesday, January 28th | The American flag has 50 stars and 13 stripes on it! Wear something with stars and stripes to celebrate our flag! Be a star reader and log a minimum of 30 minutes on Beanstack! |
Thursday, January 29th | Theme Spotlight: “In My Semiquincentennial Era!” Choose a decade from America’s 250-year history and bring it to life! Dress up or wear a T-shirt that represents your chosen era. Show off your creativity and celebrate the chapters that shape our nation! |
Friday, January 30th | We love our school, like we do America. Let’s show how much by wearing our school colors! *Read with a buddy today and be sure to log those minutes in Beanstack! |