Yesterday was my last day of being a BookPAL for my two third grade classes. I started being a BookPAL last school year but only began after the winter break. This was my first year being with them throughout the entire school year and it was such a rewarding experience. To see the kids each week and share with them the joy of reading made a difference in my life and I hope in theirs as well. We read several chapter books, which means we'd be with the same book for weeks at a time. I absolutely loved it when we'd start a book and then the next week a few kids had checked it out from the library...and then the next week a few more also did. "What page are we on, Ms. Meagan?" was one of my favorite questions.
The two classes pitched in and got me a priceless gift of a signed school t-shirt and a book of thank you letters.
And one of the letters contained the best compliment I've ever...and probably will ever...received:
I mean, to be as awesome as a shark with shades...who can beat that??
I'm so grateful to the SAG Foundation for running BookPALS and PencilPALS. Being a part of these programs has made such an impact on my life and, undoubtedly, on the lives of the students as well. Reading and literacy has always been a positive influence in my life and being able to share that passion, even just once a week, is something truly special.
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