Cooks Corners students are fired up for reading #reading

The students who read the most books at Cooks Corners Elementary School by participating in the “Fired Up for Reading” program will get to ride to school in a fire truck. Fire Chief Chad Dutz said he wanted to connect with school children in a positive way. It’s a way for them to see how important reading is.

Cooks Corners Elementary School second-grader Carson Kinsey’s eyes literally lit up with joy when he thought about the possibility of riding on a bright red fire truck simply for doing something he loves anyway, reading a good book.

~Carmen McCollum

Students who read the most will ride a fire truck to school.

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas said he thought it was a good way to promote reading. The students will be able to read the books of their choice and at their level. One second-grader, Carson Kinsey got excited about the possibility of riding on a fire truck just for doing something he loves anyway.

Wait until you read about how this school rewarded its top readers!

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Key Takeaways:

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Cooks Corners teachers are getting creative to inspire students to read.

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Students are excited at the possibility of riding on a fire truck as an incentive for reading.

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Administrators would like to expand the program to other schools if it is successful.

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http://www.nwitimes.com/news/education/cooks-corners-students-are-fired-up-for-reading/article_3e3a8fe3-45a9-5332-8898-b49b2da2abd2.html

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