Club members have been reading to children weekly at Washington and Burrowes Elementary Schools in the School District of Lancaster for many years. “It’s a wonderful experience and the children love having people from the community come and read to the class,” says Arelis Perez, community schools coordinator at Washington Elementary School. “Many of the children in these classrooms have no one at home to read to them in English, so it is key for them to have this opportunity.”
From a Rotarian:
“Reading to this kindergarten class is the highlight of my work week. The kids are excited to have a guest reader and are very attentive while I’m reading. They really seem to enjoy discussing the story afterward and I love to get their take on the story. The reading program really is as much fun for me as it is for the children!”
The program is being held in four classrooms this school year: a kindergarten class at Washington Elementary School, and kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade classrooms at Burrowes Elementary School.
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