For immediate release: September 17, 2019<\/p>\n
Douglas County Libraries (DCL) and the Douglas County Libraries Foundation were thrilled to present donations earlier this month to two Douglas County schools that drove the library\u2019s Great Summer Reading Road Trip to fundraising success! The donations were made possible by the community\u2019s participation in a friendly fundraising competition among schools as part of DCL\u2019s road trip-inspired Summer Reading Program.<\/p>\n
The elementary, middle and high school with the most summer reading sign-ups through July 31 were each awarded $250 toward their school\u2019s 2019-2020 fundraising goals. Ben Franklin Academy in Highlands Ranch was a repeat winner in the elementary school category, and Ascent Classical Academy in Lone Tree had the most sign-ups among both middle and high schools.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re so proud of our kids for reading over the summer. They have come back to school this year ready to learn without suffering from the \u2018summer slump\u2019 that they sometimes experience,\u201d said Ben Franklin Academy Principal Diana Simpson.<\/p>\n
Simpson said the winnings will be used to purchase new books for the school\u2019s library.<\/p>\n
According to Ascent Classical Academy Principal Dr. Don Griffin, the middle and high schools\u2019 combined winnings will be used to purchase media resources as well, including print and visual resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe students enjoyed the entire activity and were really motivated to do this over the summer,\u201d Griffin said.<\/p>\n
DCL\u2019s annual Summer Reading Program encourages reading from a young age and keeps kids reading during school breaks, so they grow up with a strong foundation in literacy. Texas Roadhouse and the Colorado Rapids partnered with DCL to provide sign-up prizes this year.<\/p>\n
Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.<\/p>\n