{"id":94002,"date":"2018-06-01T11:01:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T15:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=94002"},"modified":"2018-06-01T10:17:35","modified_gmt":"2018-06-01T14:17:35","slug":"griffo-brindisi-again-sponsoring-summer-reading-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=94002","title":{"rendered":"Griffo, Brindisi again sponsoring Summer Reading Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Senator Joe Griffo (R – Rome)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Griffo, Brindisi again sponsoring Summer Reading Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to read during the summer months; participants will be awarded an Excellence in Reading certificate<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018Libraries Rock\u2019 is the theme of the 2018 Summer Reading Challenge sponsored by State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi.<\/p>\n

Participants in Brindisi\u2019s reading challenge are asked to read a book for a minimum of 15 minutes a day for at least 40 days during July and August, either on their own or with a \u2018reading buddy.\u2019 They can use books on the suggested reading list or books of their own.<\/p>\n

When participants have completed 40 days or more of reading, they can submit their calendar by mail or online to Brindisi\u2019s office, and they will receive an \u2018Excellence in Reading\u2019 certificate from Brindisi. Brochures with information on the program, including a suggested reading list and a calendar to keep track of the days children read are available from Brindisi\u2019s district offices, or online at\u00a0nyassembly.gov\/write\/upload\/member_files\/119\/pdfs\/20180510_81442.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those wishing to take part in Griffo\u2019s reading challenge can do so by visiting www.nysenate.gov\/nyread<\/a>. Participants choose at least three books to read this summer and fill out an online reading journal to keep track of their progress. Children who submit a completed journal will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Griffo. Hard copies of the material are available upon request.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith so many wonderful books out there just waiting to be discovered, reading during the summer is a great time for children to stay engaged, to learn and to enjoy their break from school,\u201d Griffo said. \u201cChildren are encouraged once again to\u00a0participate in my Summer Reading Program so that they can experience the joy of reading.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cReading over the summer months has long been proven to be a great way for students to stay engaged in learning, and to continue the progress they have made during the school year,\u201d Brindisi said. \u201cI encourage students and their families to get involved this summer and take the Summer Reading Challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

More resources and facts about summer reading can be found here:<\/p>\n