Reading Friends
The Reading friend program is one loved by all. As a Reading Friend at Highland Elementary you can make a difference in the life of a child and our community. Each person who volunteers means another child has a Reading Friend – someone who becomes special to him or her. And what a difference it makes! Children who have a Reading Friend improve in reading, are more likely to pass LEAP, and are impacted positively in areas of social and emotional growth and improved behavior. Most important is that students are receiving the gift of love from a caring adult who plants seeds of success and self-confidence. The concept is simple and the commitment small:
1) You commit to work with one child for the school year;
2) The commitment required is only 30 minutes a week and there is a flexible time schedule;
3) During that time you have your Buddy read to you, you read to him or her and be a friend who shows care to that child;
4) Attend training and be familiar with information in the orientation packet.
Volunteers are needed now. You can sign up and even choose your preferred grade level. Simply e-mail Carolyn Cavanaugh (MichaelCav@aol.com) and she will send a sign-up form directly to you, which can be completed and sent back to her either by regular mail or e-mail. You can also contact Carolyn by phone at 766-1657.
