Oak Street Elementary has again partnered with the University of Kansas to bring the KU Reading Program for Children to our school. This program was started by the university from the notion that reading for pleasure is an essential part of the learning process. This is an exciting way to recognize the reading achievements of our third and fourth grade students.
The program, which is SEPARATE from the regular school curriculum, is designed to stimulate reading among children in elementary and middle schools. It is also designed to encourage students to read a variety of genres.
Students who read at least 12 books receive a certificate the first year of completion. This certificate is signed by the chancellor of KU. Then every year they participate they get either a silver or gold seal to put on the certificate. Silver is recognition for reading 12-23 books and gold is for reading 24 or more. After participating in the program for four years the students receive a Jayhawk Patch.
In addition students who reach either the silver or gold level will be recognized with a special pizza lunch in May. They will also receive their certificate and seals during morning announcements.
An informative letter will come home with the students who are interested.
