By: Las Vegas Now Staff
The school year is just about over, but we found a program that will never end. It teaches kids to enjoy reading and opens them up to a brand new world.
This is a big day for 175 students at Richard Bryan Elementary in Summerlin.
All year long, they have been reading books, taking quizzes and earning points as part of their Accelerated Readers Program. Those who meet their goals receive ice cream and fruit and juice with the principal.
Oh, and they get a beloved trophy too.
“I'll just put it somewhere and I'll stare at it,” said Sam Rossi, third grader.
“There are a lot of choices for kids to do with games and ball teams, but the kids have really taken off with reading. They are working really hard and this is their reward,” said Librarian Michelle Levine.
And it's a sweet reward with lasting implications.
Just ask fifth grader Zan Vital. “It's probably the most useful thing you learn in school because you can't do math, writing or any other subject without reading.”
Over 300 students at Bryan have participated in the principals celebration this year and the program will be back this Fall with hopes of even more honorees.
“If they try hard and read enough books, not messing around like some kids, I think they can. I think they can make it,” said Erin Hyatt, third grader.
The Accelerated Readers Program at Byran Elementary is what's cool at school.
