Many students in our area struggle with reading, and there is a pressing concern regarding students' reading proficiency by the time they reach third grade. 44% of students are not reading on grade level at this critical stage of their educational journey. This alarming statistic highlights a significant challenge in our community, as many children are not developing the essential reading skills necessary for their academic success and future growth.
With The READ Team, we are making strides in youth literacy by helping second graders improve their sight word recognition. We value the support of our reading coaches as they spend an hour each week helping students read. But we also appreciate those who are willing to financially give to continue this work in our community. The READ Team's Pancake Breakfast is the program's annual fundraising event and a great opportunity to support our work.
Get your fill on some delicious pancakes at the Blacksmith Restaurant on April 12 for $10/person! RSVP here. Sponsorships are also available until March 15 and can be secured through Mark Cancia at mcancia@unitedway.tn.org.
This event is sponsored by the United Way of West Tennessee, The Blacksmith Restaurant, and Kiwanis International.