PR2003 Oct 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS BRIEF

SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WENDY JONES

PHONE: 205/391-2310

FAX: 205/391-3912

wjones@sheltonstate.edu

October 3, 2003

Story Time at Shelton State: Read to Your Children Day

TUSCALOOSA - Once upon a time there was a group of students that wanted to show the children on West Alabama how fun reading can be. So they decided to turn their school into an enchanted storybook land complete with characters right out of their favorite books and fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Story time will take on a whole new meaning when student members of the Enrichment, Development and Growth through Education (EDGE) group host Read to Your Children Day on Friday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Shelton State Community College C. A. Fredd Campus Cafetorium.

Day care centers and individuals are invited to bring their children ages four through the third grade. There is no charge for the event, and in addition to hearing some wonderful stories, the children will have the opportunity to participate in some unique hands-on activities related to each story. Members of EDGE, Phi Theta Kappa and the Shelton State faculty and staff will dress as characters from each of the books and offer the children an opportunity for photos and autographs. Upon completion of the activities and character visits, each child will receive a goody bag which will include two books appropriate to their age level and a toothbrush.

EDGE is a learning community comprised of students who are enrolled in a developmental curriculum. Its purpose is to promote unity between students and offer them added support. Read to Your Children Day will offer them an opportunity to practice their reading and presentation skills. Several of them are parents themselves and will take great joy in being able to read to their children and others during this exciting event.

“This exciting event is a win-win situation for everyone involved,” said Janice Filer, EDGE instructor. “Our students will gain valuable confidence in their reading ability while young children from all over the area will be entertained and the importance of reading will be reinforced in a fun, interactive environment,” Filer added.

For more information on the event, or to make a reservation for your child(ren), please call Janice Filer at 205/391-2940.

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