For three weeks in March, the students at Jackson Avenue School in Mineola are participating in Reading Rocks!, a Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program. PARP is a New York State PTA program that cements the necessary bond between home and school to encourage a love of reading in our children.
The PTA has many events planned for the rock stars of Jackson Avenue including a visit by author Lisa Passen, who has written a number of children’s books including, The Kids from D.I.S.C.O. (which she co-wrote with actor Steve Guttenberg). Other special events include, a guest reader day featuring readers from the school district and the local community, a book swap, a book fair and a karaoke party.
In addition, students were encouraged to dress like a rock star for the opening “concert” (assembly).
Throughout the three weeks, students log the number of minutes they read at home in their autograph (log) books. Together with their class, they have the opportunity to climb the charts to earn a “Platinum Record” and be inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame.
Prizes will be given to those students who participate by reading a minimum of 100 minutes a week, and also for the students and classes who log the highest number of minutes read during the three week program.
