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Putnam County Junior high sixth graders participate in Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s program

By Shaw Local News Network
Dominik Avila, Alicica Barreras, Carter Baxter, Sofia Borri, Teresa Correa, Payson Fiorentini, Tessa Gerling, Brodee Grandadam, Avery Grasser, Samantha Marciniak, Andy Poignant, Myah Richardson, Seth Sandberg, Sarah Schenumm, Ella Schrowang, Quincy Smith, Peyton Squire, Piper Terando, Amelia Wozniak, Tyson Zuniga

Dominik Avila, Alicica Barreras, Carter Baxter, Sofia Borri, Teresa Correa, Payson Fiorentini, Tessa Gerling, Brodee Grandadam, Avery Grasser, Samantha Marciniak, Andy Poignant, Myah Richardson, Seth Sandberg, Sarah Schenumm, Ella Schrowang, Quincy Smith, Peyton Squire, Piper Terando, Amelia Wozniak, Tyson Zuniga (Provided)

The Putnam County Junior High School sixth grade students participated in the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Award program. This award, determined by student votes, encourages students to read for personal satisfaction and develops a statewide awareness of outstanding children’s literature.

The book ‘Free Lunch’ was chosen as being the favorite among the 6th grade participants out of the twenty nominated books.

After each student reads one of the books, they must pass the test, and then fill out a story balloon. A balloon report helps the student understand the parts of the novel.

After reading and reporting on three Rebecca Caudill books, the student receives a certificate stating they are eligible to attend the party and to vote for the Rebecca Caudill Young Reader’s Book Award.

On Thursday February 24, 20 students were given invitations to come to the party which was held on February 25.

The students voted on a total of 108 books that have been read so far by just sixth graders. Students were then treated to cookies, soda, ice cream and toppings in celebration of Rebecca Caudill’s February birthday.

In addition to the party, any 6th grader who reads all 20 of the Rebecca Caudill books will have their name engraved on a plaque to be displayed at the school in honor of this accomplishment. Students have until April 29, 2022 to meet the requirements to have their name on the plaque.

The program was introduced to the students through a cooperative effort among Mrs. Carboni’s sixth grade classes and PCJH Media Paraprofessional Mrs. Thompson.

Putnam County Junior High thanked Mr. Olson and Dr. Theisinger for supporting the program and to Peg Myers for making the cookies for the party.

The school also issues a thank you to the Putnam County Educational Foundation for approving the grant that helped pay for copies of the books and the treats for the party. Thanks were also issued to PC District Librarian Ms. Davis, for helping to set up the program and for giving input on the grants.