‘Books for Bases’ was the Reading Renaissance theme this past semester at W. J. Carroll Intermediate School.  Students work all year to earn points for the books they read. Based on their correct answers and final comprehension score, students begin collecting points almost from the first day of school. At this semester’s reading celebration, students attended an awards ceremony honoring classes with highest comprehension, fewest at risk, and the most points accumulated. Classes were also eligible for the first base award recognizing those who earned all the way from 10 points with a Bay Bears game ticket to 75 points where students earned the ticket, participated in a pre-game parade, and earned a hot dog and drink.