By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Scottie Storytime is close to becoming a reality.
Glasgow Independent Schools Director of Federal Programs Regina Murphy told Glasgow News 1 that the program — which seeks to have volunteers read to preschool, kindergarten and first grade students — is very close to beginning, saying that currently 28 people have signed up to be volunteers.
“We’re still continuing to [get the word out] to get interest,” Murphy said. “I’m close to starting.”
The idea of this volunteer-based literacy assistance program was first discussed during the Feb. 9 board of education meeting. At the time, Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp said it was an attempt to increase reading, and reading comprehension, in younger grades. Murphy echoed Muhlenkamp’s remarks, adding that this program’s aim was to imbue a love of reading in students that will stay with the kid even after they graduate.
“It’s an opportunity for a kid to learn the love of reading,” Murphy said. “Those kids that learn to love to read…, read their whole lives.”
Volunteers will specify the day and time that they wish to read, and spend 30 minutes or so reading to, and sometime with, the kids in a one-on-one setting, Murphy said. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Murphy at regina.murphy@glasgow.kyschools.us.
Key Facts
• Glasgow Independent Schools is preparing to launch the Scottie Storytime volunteer reading program.
• Director of Federal Programs Regina Murphy says 28 volunteers have signed up so far.
• The program will pair volunteers with preschool, kindergarten and first grade students.
• Volunteers will read one-on-one with students.
• Superintendent Chad Muhlenkamp says the goal is to improve reading and comprehension in younger grades.
• Murphy says the program aims to help children develop a lifelong love of reading.
• The effort was first discussed at the Feb. 9 board of education meeting.
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