Guest Reader Program

In 2013, Club members started participating in the Guest Reader Program at Lancaster's Washington Elementary School.

Since then, Club members have been reading to children weekly at Washington and Burrowes Elementary Schools in the School District of Lancaster for many years. "It's a wonderful experience, and the children love having people from the community come and read to the class," said Arelis Perez, Community Schools Coordinator at Washington Elementary School.  "Many of the children in these classrooms have no one at home to read to them in English, so it is key for them to have this opportunity."

From Rotarian Kevin Allen:

"Reading to Ms. Plaza's kindergarten class is the highlight of my work week.  The kids are excited to have a guest reader and are very attentive while I'm reading.  They really seem to enjoy discussing the story afterward and I love to get their take on the story. The reading program really is as much fun for me as it is for the children!"

The program is being held in four classrooms, a kindergarten class at Washington Elementary School, and kindergarten, first, and second grade classrooms at Burrowes Elementary School.

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