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KYDS Project: Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships

Learn how the Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships are making a difference in promoting reading and preventing school dropouts. Find out the latest research, statistics, and how Kiwanis clubs can get involved.

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KYDS Project: Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships

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  1. 2015-2016 • 1st Kyds Project Reading Rocks! Ashley Payton

  2. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships History Three years ago, Scholastic met with Kiwanis International office in Indianapolis to learn more about how together they would be able to form a more constant, national partnership that would make it easier for clubs like yours to gain access to Scholastic Books and Scholastic Research-Based Literacy Programs to help you enhance your efforts around promoting reading in your community The Kiwanis and Scholastic partnership was launched at the New Orleans Conference in 2012 and all are happy to say that it is going extremely well So today I’ll tell you about our 1st KYD’S Project Kiwanis Youth Development & Scholastic (KYDS)

  3. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Latest Research

  4. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships Kids are Quitting School Last year 1.3 million children dropped out of school • 7,222 drop out every school day in the US • In the time it takes us to conduct this meeting today, 1,200 kids will drop out!

  5. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships California Kids are Quitting School • 92,000 dropped out in California • That’s 73 students every hour! 511 California Students Dropped Out Today! Another 511 Will Drop Out Tomorrow! Source: California Publlic Education Statistics, 2009

  6. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Best Economic Stimulus is a Diploma If California increased its overall graduation rate from 71% to 90%, the economic benefits from these 98,000 additional graduates would likely include as much as: • $1.4 billion in increased annual earnings and $122 million in annual state and local tax revenues • 11,650 new jobs and a $2 billion increase in the gross state product • $3.5 billion in increased home sales and $171 million in increased auto sales Source: Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011

  7. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships Why Kids Drop Out • Poverty and Lack of Proficient Reading Skills by the Third Grade • One - in - Six who don’t read proficiently by third grade do not graduate (4x greater than proficient readers) • Hispanic and African American students who don’t read proficiently = 13x more likely to drop out

  8. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Poverty Factor School Book Fair Challenges + =

  9. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships How Do We Make a Difference? + =

  10. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Importance of CHOICE • 97% of children said they are more likely to read a book cover-to-cover if they picked it out themselves

  11. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis • A safe and inviting location in a school where families can meet and enjoy reading together, learn how to make reading a habit at home and gain access to books year-round • Becomes the school’s year-round “literacy hub” that Kiwanis Members can utilize when reading to and/or mentoring students

  12. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis Fern Creek Elementary: Orlando, FL Check out the video: http://youtu.be/NhWVpt-w39Y?list=UUqkvWTlDKcL5XRLwV4GURWQ

  13. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis Fern Creek Elementary: Orlando, FL

  14. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships Part of the School’s Annual Independent Reading Plan • The Kiwanis Reading Oasis is Opened in Grand Fashion at a Scholastic Book Fair Family Event • Schools Host 2-to-3 Family Book Fair Access Events Per Year • Schools engage parents with Scholastic Literacy Workshops • Schools participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge

  15. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships What Does it Cost? EXAMPLE $10,000 Total $5,000 Raised = $5,000Match

  16. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis • Sample Room includes the following materials • (1) Picture Book Library (100 books) • (1) 1st Grade Library (100 books) • (2) 2nd Grade Libraries (200 books) • (2) 3rd Grade Libraries (200 books) • (2) 4th Grade Libraries (200 books) • (2) 5th Grade Libraries (200 books) • (2) 6th Grade Libraries (200 books) • (1) Listening Library (15CDs, 30 books on CD) • (2) 4-Shelf book cases • (5) Colorful Bean Bag Chairs • (1) Reading Themed Carpet • (1) Modular Reading Center

  17. FLAGSHIP READING ROOM AT KIWANIS FAMILY HOUSE

  18. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $8,000 Ernest HemingwayReading Oasis • Reading Oasis Room and Sponsored book fair (up to 500 students) at school of clubs choosing • School Social Media site recognition • Special “Reading Day” for Kiwanis club members at the Reading Oasis Room • Sponsoring club name on a plaque in the Reading Oasis Room • Invitation to speak and be thanked at upcoming school/family event

  19. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $5,500 Mark TwainReading Oasis • • Reading Oasis Room at school of clubs choosing • • School Social Media site recognition • • Special “Reading Day” for Kiwanis club members at the Reading Oasis Room • • Sponsoring club name on a plaque in the Reading Oasis Room • • Invitation to speak and be thanked at upcoming school/family event

  20. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $2,750 Maya AngelouReading Nook • Reading Nook at school of clubs choosing • • Sponsoring groups name on a plaque in the Reading Nook • • Invitation to speak and be thanked at upcoming school/family event

  21. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $2,200 David LaRochelleKiwanis Centennial • • Kiwanis Centennial and beyond Reading fair including 1000 books • • Bookplates for all donated books • • Certificate of appreciation from Scholastic Books and Sponsored school

  22. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $1,100 J.K. Rawling Kiwanis Centennial Kiwanis Centennial and beyond Reading fair including 500 books • Bookplates for all donated books • Certificate of appreciation from Scholastic Books and Sponsored school

  23. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis $550 Beatrix PotterK-6 Scholastic Book • K-6 Scholastic books for 100 children to be distributed by sponsor during school event or in school volunteer time • • Certificate of appreciation from Scholastic Books and Sponsored school

  24. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships The Kiwanis Reading Oasis • Provide the matching funding • Work with Scholastic to select the right school • Partner with Scholastic representative to schedule grand opening • Assist in the assembly and arrangement of Oasis materials and prepare room • Volunteer & mentor students in your Oasis throughout the year • What is the Local Club’s Role?

  25. Scholastic Kiwanis Literacy Partnerships Questions? 1ST KYDS’ GOAL 100 TYPES OF ROOMS IN THROUGHOUT DISTRICT

  26. QUESTIONS???

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