BEE a Reader

 

BEE a Reader is a fantastic opportunity to share the love of books and learning with emerging readers in our community.

• This flexible virtual mentoring program pairs 2nd-grade students with caring adult volunteers via Zoom. 

• Sessions meet from mid-February through April each year.

• The remote structure allows us to reach more students for a more extended time with volunteers from all over the US! 

• ​Requires 45 minutes, once per week, for ten weeks, and can be entirely virtual.

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Sessions start February 11, 2025.

Sessions end April 25, 2025.

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Reading Times:

• MORNING

8:50 to 9:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

• AFTERNOON

12:50 to 1:30 PM on Tuesday

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Fun BEE a Reader Facts:

• Celebrating five years in 2025

• We have read with nearly 400 students

• Volunteers have joined us from more than 12 states

• Increases children's future success by instilling a positive attitude about reading

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BEE a Reader culminates in an optional in-person celebration, allowing students and volunteers to commemorate their reading success. Students can select from a curated assortment of books to take home to promote their reading practice over the summer. 

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*Weekly meetings occur during school hours at the same time and weekday.

*All volunteers will complete a Sioux Falls School District volunteer application and background check before beginning.