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Progress Elementary Launches "Breakfast and Books"
Forty first grade students and their parents will gather at Progress Elementary tomorrow morning for the first of four planned “Breakfast and Books” events. The school’s three first grade teachers will lead a book discussion, followed by all participants enjoying a free breakfast at the nearby Jack In The Box restaurant.
“Breakfast and Books” began on Saturday, February 9 at Progress Elementary, 710 N. Progress Road in the Central Valley School District. The next session is Saturday, March 15 at 9 a.m.
The young students and their parents will spend 30 minutes discussing a book they were to have already read together. The discussion will focus on reading strategies being taught during the regular school week, to help parents understand these strategies and make the connections with their children at home. Progress Elementary first grade teachers Alisha Ackerman, Veronica Porche and Monica Somes worked together to secure a $1,500 grant from the Washington Education Association for the program. The teachers are using the grant money to purchase book bags, books and supplies for program participants. Jack In The Box (711 N. Sullivan) is contributing free breakfast for all participants.
“We are excited to have more than two-thirds of our first grade families signed up to participate,” said Matt Chisholm, principal of Progress Elementary. “This program is so important to our teachers that they are giving up their Saturday time to help improve the reading skills of their students through parent involvement.”
Progress Elementary is one of 22 schools in the Central Valley School District. The school educates more than 330 students in grades K-5. Click here for more information about Progress Elementary or call the Central Valley School District at 228-5400.
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