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CCS Joins Columbus Metropolitan Library To Encourage Families To Take Part In Online Summer Reading Challenge
May 27, 2021 -- Columbus City Schools is encouraging families to help their children keep critical reading skills strong by participating in Columbus Metropolitan Library’s (CML) online-only Summer Reading Challenge.
Beginning Saturday, May 29, parents and caregivers can log in with their children at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading or with the free READsquared app through the App Store or Google Play.
Participants can track reading on Game Boards to be entered into raffles for great prizes. They can also check out virtual programs at columbuslibrary.org/summerreading-events.
CML’s annual Summer Reading Challenge runs Saturday, May 29 through Saturday, July 31. Due to COVID-19 precautions, this year’s program will be online only. There will be no in-person signups or programs.
Studies show that kids who read during the summer maintain reading skills that are critical to future school success. Loss of these skills is often referred to as the summer slide. The Third Grade Reading Guarantee in Ohio means many central Ohio third graders could repeat the grade if they don’t pass state proficiency testing. This makes summer reading even more important.
“This pandemic has deeply impacted our young minds and their ability to learn,” said CML Public Services Director Kathy Shahbodaghi. “Helping them get back on track starts with books and reading. This is especially critical during the out-of-school months.”
“We hope our students and families take advantage of Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Summer Reading Challenge,” said [your superintendent]. “As we begin to emerge from this pandemic, maintaining literacy skills are more critical than ever before.”
Visit columbuslibrary.org/summerreading for more information.