The TEXAS BLUEBONNET AWARD reading program was established in 1979 to encourage Texas children to read more books, explore a variety of current books, develop powers of discrimination, and identify their favorite books. Third Grade students at Westwood are given the opportunity to read 5 out of the 20 bluebonnet books and vote for their favorite.

The ACCELERATED READING PROGRAM is a reading motivation program that allows students to read designated books from the school, to take computerized multiple choice quizzes on them, and to earn points on quizzes that are successfully passed.

BEAR NIGHT is a Westwood tradition. We want our students to develop the joy of reading so that reading for pleasure becomes a lifelong habit. Programs in our library like the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program help us read this goal. So does our third-grade BEAR (Be Enthusiastic About Reading) night. In partnership with the PTO, librarians Mrs. Hane and Mrs. Loveless have invited all third graders to read for at least 15 minutes daily from January 8th through February 2nd. Those third-grade students who reach this reading goal (and have good conduct marks) qualify to attend BEAR night on February 16th. Scheduled from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm, this fun-filled event offers activities which revolve around books and reading. BEAR. night always results in a great time for the students and serves as a wonderful opportunity for graduating third graders to meet as a family and celebrate their enthusiasm for books and love of reading.