As we gear up for another exciting school year, I’m reaching out with a special mission close to my heart. I want to give each of my students a head start in building their very own home library. Reading plays a vital role in a child’s development — it supports language skills, boosts cognitive growth, nurtures emotional well-being, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. It also strengthens the parent-child bond in meaningful ways. This year, with the help of the Scholastic Book Club, we're aiming to raise $500. This will allow each of my students to take home a brand-new book every month to add to their personal collection — at no cost to their families. 📚 Click the link below to contribute! Join us in planting the seeds of literacy and imagination in the hearts of the children in our community. Thank you for supporting our young readers! #BooksForEveryChild #WeLoveToRead #PayItForward #JCBOE #CharlesETrefurt #PS8JC #EarlyChildhood