February 2012

Aloha 'aina

 

WISDOM in WORDS 

The DELIGHT in the faces of the children receiving their books
is a sight to behold. Consider joining in the excitement.


8:30 a.m.
Castro Elementary
845 S. Lowell Blvd.
Denver  CO

8:30 a.m.
Irish Elementary
515 Irish Drive
Fort Collins  CO

If you'd like to attend one of our Colorado events, please contact Michelle Striker
at Book Trust.
 
9:00 a.m.

VISIT & SHARE

  

Happy Valentine's Day!  

 

At Book Trust, we love reading. And we love putting books into the hands of children who otherwise cannot afford them. This month, their favorites may include The Day it Rained Hearts, Ruby Valentine Saves the Day, or even My Stinky Valentine. Whatever their hearts' content, this is the month to shower our kiddos with books.

 

Remember, now through March, you can add $1 onto your Scholastic order form to support kids in need to select and purchase their very own books.

Cory Elementary School (Denver, CO) requires all fifth grade students to participate in a service project. This year, a group of Cory fifth graders chose to hold a school-wide Read-a-Thon, with pledged proceeds to benefit Book Trust's work in Denver Public Schools.

 

Four fifth grade students, Devin, Sydney, Ryan, and Skyler worked closely with their teacher, Ms. Christine Boothroy, to plan, promote, and execute a successful school-wide Read-a-Thon. All Cory students were encouraged to join in by obtaining pledges for reading. As a result, Cory families were able to raise over $4,000 to support Book Trust.

  

Cory students dropped everything to read in the gym as part of the Read-a-Thon to support Book Trust

 

"I am so proud of my students and their families and friends for supporting reading for so many children in Denver," said Cory Principal, Julia Shepherd.

 

 

Cory Elementary School Donation Presentation  

(l-r) Julia Shepherd, Principal; Amy Friedman, Book Trust Executive Director; Cory students; Lynne Scates, Assistant Principal and Book Trust
Denver Regional Board member)  

 

Book Trust Executive Director, Amy Friedman, was thrilled with the results of this student led community project. "I am very grateful for the efforts of the Cory students, teachers and families in the Read-a-Thon. They worked hard and raised enough money for many children across Denver to be able to choose and own books, children who would not otherwise have been able to do so. We are so impressed, and very excited about their contribution to Book Trust! It really means a lot to us!"    

 

A huge thank you from Book Trust to
Cory Elementary School for leading such a
successful fundraising and awareness project!

Far-sighted and Generous, This Hawaiian Company Knows How the Sun Can Brighten a Child's Future

 

Pacific Islands Construction, a Hawaii-based company and leader in the green construction movement is working to extend the impact of solar systems to the lives of keiki (children) on Oahu. For each solar system installed this year, PIC will make it possible for one Book Trust student to participate in our program for two years. That means that each sponsored student will have the opportunity to choose and own over 40 books.

 

PIC believes that every child in this ever changing world needs to be literate, and that fostering a passion for reading will prepare students to be successful in both school and life. Sales of solar systems in the fourth quarter of 2011 have already supported 30 children, enabling them to choose and own over 1,200 books. Awareness of the advantages of solar systems is increasing every day and PIC is looking forward to sponsoring more and more Book Trust students throughout 2012.

 

Book Trust is proud to be part of the Pacific Islands Construction ohana (extended family). Its mission to create a green world for our kids' futures and to provide a foundation will help them succeed in life truly shows the company's passion and support for Hawaii's children.

Amy Allan, Book Trust Teacher, Bailey Gatzert Elementary, WA