First CDAReads event is Monday at Fernan
Courtesy photo Students finishing kindergarten through third grade are invited to pick out free books, play games and have lunch at the first CDAReads event of the summer Monday at Fernan STEM Academy from 10 a.m. to noon.
COEUR d’ALENE — Young readers are welcome to pick out two free books, take part in games and have lunch at CDAReads on Monday.
CDAReads is a celebration of summer reading hosted by Coeur d’Alene Public Schools. The free event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Fernan STEM Academy, 520 N. 21st St.
A second CDAReads event will be held Monday, July 15, at the same time and location.
CDAReads is designed for students in kindergarten through third grade. The goal is to promote a love of reading and support the elements of good reading instruction through the summer.
Many children experience a "summer slide" in literacy skills, but those who read regularly — by themselves or with adults or older siblings — are more likely to start school in the fall reading at grade level.
The school district will host additional CDAReads events on Mondays by invitation, based on individual student needs. In addition, CDAReads will be held Wednesdays, starting next week, for students attending the district’s School PLUS program at Ramsey Magnet School of Science, and for students participating in the district’s CDA4Kids program at Fernan.
The district’s nutrition services department will serve free lunches at all of the summer reading events, including the two open dates, June 17 and July 15.
CDAReads is part of the district’s K-3 literacy initiative.
Info: www.cdaschools.org/reads or 208-664-8241
— Devin Weeks