Seven complete Read, Write, Math program

Seven Grygla students in grades K-6 successfully completed the Read, Write, Math summer program and celebrated with a pizza party at Yo-Hawn’s on September 18th. Coordinator Robin Johnson provided the following information: Fifteen kids initially signed up with seven completing the program. American State Bank once again was generous and gave each participant who completed the program a $25 VISA gift card. Laurie Polansky gave out the gift cards at YoHawn’s and talked to the kids about the importance of continuing to do educational activities throughout the summer months. She also talked about the bank’s summer internship program that was available to an individual high school student each summer. In addition, all of the winners each received a dozen other prizes.

Each student kept track of their reading, writing, or math activities on calendars given out prior to summer vacation. The expectation was for the students to spend at least 25 minutes per day (for at least 25 days out of June, July & August) doing educational activities involving reading, writing, or math. Younger students could have a reading partner(s) to assist them with activities and recording time & activities on their calendars. Each participant had to have a parent (or other reading partner) sign off on calendars. 

There was also a free lunch/book give away the last part of July prior to swimming lessons. 23 students and several parents attended the free lunch/book exchange. Robin Johnson gave away 170 gently used/new books. Many of the students who attended were not participants in the Read, Write, Math program.