About
About:
This Girl Reads is an after school enrichment program, which encourages fourth and fifth grade girls to read chapter books. Each book selected will consist of a girl as the central character. The books will focus on self-esteem, goal-setting, friendship, integrity, and determination. Girls will meet weekly from 3:15-4:30 to discuss the assigned chapters, complete lessons and activities and enjoy snacks with other girls.
Our Mission:
The mission of This Girl Reads is to encourage girls to read, build their character, and serve the community.
Our Vision:
The vision of This Girl Reads is to ensure that every girl enrolled is reading on grade level; exhibits and applies good character; and finds joy in serving her community.
This Girl Reads is an after school enrichment program, which encourages fourth and fifth grade girls to read chapter books. Each book selected will consist of a girl as the central character. The books will focus on self-esteem, goal-setting, friendship, integrity, and determination. Girls will meet weekly from 3:15-4:30 to discuss the assigned chapters, complete lessons and activities and enjoy snacks with other girls.
Our Mission:
The mission of This Girl Reads is to encourage girls to read, build their character, and serve the community.
Our Vision:
The vision of This Girl Reads is to ensure that every girl enrolled is reading on grade level; exhibits and applies good character; and finds joy in serving her community.
Goals:
•expose
girls to chapter books in which they can relate
•create
an atmosphere where girls possess a love for reading
•ensure
growth in the areas of fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
•build
girls’ self-esteem, character, and confidence in reading
Reading
This school year we will be reading the following books:
Community Service:
A component of This Girl Reads is community service. The goal is to participate in at least 4 community service projects a school year. More details about opportunities to serve our community will be provided soon.