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School
America is
responsible for coordinating and implementing a reading program for youth
at the Countee Cullen Library in Harlem. Chapter members meet with children
monthly around a particular theme. The Committee has registered over 100
adults who have agreed to read to youngsters at least once per week. Parents
are actively involved with the program.
New York
Alumnae Chapter has been involved in the School America Program since
its 1989 inception as a National Program. Most recently the Chapter
received a Best Practices Award in the Eastern Region for this
program. The program has focused on mostly elementary school age children
(though there are some older children), and includes a read aloud section
and small group activities.
From the years 2001-
2004 most of the reading for the program years have focused on African
American authors and storytellers. Other program highlights include:
- October 2001,
2002, 2003, and 2004 participation in the JPMorgan Chase Global Day
of Service, where employees from JPMorgan Chase joined us on our Saturday
of reading and Pre-Halloween
Pizza Party. Children received knapsacks filled with books
& school supplies.
- January 2002
a reader registration drive was held, allowing each child to read
aloud to an adult partner & take a pledge to read at least one
book aloud to a family member or friend every week
Rogernelle
Griffin
School America Committee Chair
2011-2012
Zina
Mingo
School America Committee Co-Chair
2011-2012
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