1. COMMUNITY READERS K-3 Literacy Project

2. Facts on Literacy Before third grade, kids learn how to read. After third grade, kids read to learn. The average child in a low-income family hears about 33% to 50% as many words as children in higher-income families. By age 6, the child of the low-income family knows about 3,000 words compared to 20,000 for those in higher-income families. In California only 24% of fourth graders are reading proficiently. Research shows that 74% students who are behind will never catch up. Time spent reading is the key. No substitute for raw time.

3. All kids want to read. Some need extra time and help.

4. Cordova Villa Spelling Bee and Book Giveaway Did you know, many students in our city do not own a single book of their own?

5. Schools that need Community Readers Cordova Meadows Cordova Villa Rancho Cordova Elementary White Rock Williamson

6. What does a Community Reader do? 30 minute scripted program Twice a week No experience necessary Training is provided Staff will always be present

7. If you can read this you can be a Community Reader

8. Business Leaders Community members Retirees Church members High School Students You! Who can be a Community Reader? All Volunteers are screened: TB test Application Fingerprinting Volunteer applications can downloaded at fcusd.org or picked up at the district office

9. Joe Chinn is our first Community Reader. Thanks Joe! …and thanks go out to community and city support for making a significant difference in the life of a young student

10. What can you do now? Volunteer Donate Spread the word Sign up!!

11. 916-294-9000 Angela Griffin Ankhelyi Community Outreach Coordinator agriffin@fcusd.org