Junior League of San Joaquin County (JLSJC) will kick off the 2013-2014
Reading Challenge at *Pittman Elementary (701 E. Park Street Stockton,CA),
this Friday, September 6th, 2013 at 2:30pm in the school Cafeteria. * City
Councilman Michael Tubbs will be present to for the ceremony. The Reading
Challenge and encourages children grades K-8 to grab a book, magazine, or
newspaper and read throughout the year, for 20 minutes a day. Items read,
are logged and are totaled up by the number of words read, prizes will be
given to the top readers at the end of the year.
JLSJC is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism
through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, whose
purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Junior League of San
Joaquin County is recognized in our community for implementing projects and
partnerships that impact women, children and families in need and for
creating an environment that fosters personal growth, leadership, and
friendship.
Notable programs include the "Ready to Learn" Backpack program, One-on-One
Reading program and Reading Challenge contests; all designed to improve
literacy and learning in elementary schools. strategic partnerships, create
innovating programs and raise funds for exciting community initiatives,
call Junior League at (209) 623-3265, email
[email protected] or
visit the jlsjc.org website for more information.