Congratulations to our Amazing Librarian: Mrs. Hawkes!
Mrs. Hawkes has been awarded a $10,000 Grant from the Snapdragon Book Foundation!
A Select Honor
Out of approximately 1,000 applicants nationwide, only 25 librarians were selected to receive grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. We are one of them!
Her Project: The New Print, New Gains Initiative
Rooted in research that shows large print, dyslexic-friendly font, and novels in verse can help increase striving readers' reading comprehension, decoding, and processing by over 70%
Making an Impact
This grant will provide a collection of books that students can access freely in our library - supporting their growth and building confidence as readers.
Aligned with our current HMH reading program.
We are so proud!
This is a tremendous milestone and a wonderful investment in the students of East Main Elementary.
Thank you, Mrs. Hawkes, for your vision, dedication, and passion for supporting every reader!
New Books. New Opportunities.
Stronger Readers. Brighter Futures.
Thank you for celebrating this exciting achievement with us!
