Washington Honor's Winners of Second Annual Elementary School Reading Program - University of Washington Official Athletic Site
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The University of Washington Athletics Department and Starbucks Coffee recognized winners of the second annual Partners in the Community Elementary School Reading Program during the Indiana Football game on September 6, 2003.
Seven competitive grants in the amount of $1,000 were awarded to the following elementary schools during a check presentation between the first and second quarters of the football game:
Benson Hill Elementary - Renton, Wash.
Camas Prairie Elementary - Spanaway, Wash.
Dick Scobee Elementary - Auburn, Wash.
Evergreen Elementary - Fort Lewis, Wash.
Grant Center for the Expressive Arts - Tacoma, Wash.
Greenwood Elementary - Lakewood, Wash.
Lake Grove Elementary - Federal Way, Wash.
Winning schools were selected based on the ingenuity and creativity used in designing a program that encourages, inspires and promotes students in grades K-5 to read. The financial need of the school and the involvement from key faculty or parent organizations and students was also taken into consideration. The activities had to directly affect students and could include reward and recognition programs, inspirational guest speakers and mentoring programs "Reading is essential to the future success of our children," said Lois Maag, zone community relations manager, Starbucks Coffee Company. "This year, we are pleased to be able to offer seven grants and touch the lives of more students in our community."
In the first year of this collaborative program, five $1,000 grants were awarded to schools, including Jennie Reed, Park Orchard, Crystal Springs, Thorndyke, and Adams Elementary. "This is a great opportunity to recognize and encourage literacy enrichment and help children succeed in school," said Washington Athletic Director, Barbara Hedges. "This program encourages students to celebrate their achievements and helps facilitate and encourage reading within our schools."
The Partners in the Community Elementary School Reading Program is a collaborative effort designed to support and encourage public schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties with their continued efforts to promote literacy.
