Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

The Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach Elementary School’s School Improvement Committee (S.I.T.) organized their annual special assembly to officially kick off the 2016 summer reading program. The celebration included a visit from the school’s mascot and a presentation of this year’s summer reading challenge. Students in third grade through fifth grade, can earn bronze, silver and gold awards based on how many books they read throughout the next two months. These awards then translate into raffle tickets that could win prizes for students and their families.

Students who receive all three awards can then achieve the “world record” level, which will give them the opportunity to become true authors of their own blogs. Under the guidance of Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School teacher Mrs. Ledda, students will be able to communicate their thoughts about a book with the entire school. The summer reading program aims to motivate students to enjoy reading and receive enrichment while outside of school.

Photo 1: Miller Place School District’s Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School displays a bulletin board in its hallway decorated with 2016 summer reading program theme. The program aims to motivate students to enjoy reading and receive enrichment while outside of school.

Photo 2: Miller Place School District’s Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School receives a visit from their mascot at an assembly to kick off the 2016 summer reading program. The program’s theme this summer is the Olympics and will use raffles and prizes to help get students motivated to read and learn while they’re away from the classroom.