Sixth-graders in Carri Cooper’s class at Philo Farnsworth Elementary took books by the horns during the past few weeks. As part of KSL’s Read Today challenge, the class totaled 12,000 reading minutes in two weeks, which was enough to win the special prize – free tickets to the Professional Bull Riders Rodeo. Deanie Wimmer of KSL and ...
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New book about preparing for college debuts at Beehive Elementary
Students at Beehive Elementary are the first kids in the state to receive personal copies of a new book that encourages students to dream big. The book, Monte and the World of Possibilities, was commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education, and will be shared by 4,550 Read Today volunteers all across Utah. The launch is part of the StepUP ...
Roosevelt Elementary celebrates reading goals with Chopper 5
An entire school year of logging reading minutes culminated in a special year-end celebration for students, staff, and volunteers at Roosevelt Elementary. Through the school's participation in KSL's Read Today AmeriCorps program, students were favored with a on site visit from Chopper 5 in recognition for achieving their reading goals. 100% of ...
Reading and pizza: A winning combination
The aroma of pizza at Whittier Elementary was heavy enough to make anyone’s mouth water with anticipation. Lucky for Whittier students, every class at the school was awarded with a pizza meal from Papa Murphy’s for having the most reading minutes in KSL’s Read Today challenge program. Read the full story ...