July 2, 2009 – Students from kindergarten through eighth grade in all public and private schools are invited to participate in the Governor John P. de Jongh’s Summer Reading Challenge. They may come to the distribution centers to receive a journal and the first two free books, and should return to receive their next set of books. Parents are asked to be involved with their children’s reading and sign the tracking forms in order for the student to receive new books. Students who read 10 books or more are eligible for a special celebration with the Governor.
On St. Croix, the centers are:
Juanita Gardine Elementary School in Christiansted
Charles H. Emmanuel Elementary School in Kingshill
Claude O. Markoe Elementary School in Frederiksted
On St. Thomas, the centers are:
Bertha B. Boschulte Middle School
Gladys Abraham Elementary School
Adelita Cancryn Junior High School
On St. John, the center is:
Julius Sprauve Elementary School.
The centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday.
