Every word makes a difference when you read for a cause. On Friday, April 24th, the Grade 3-6 Crestwood students participated in the Kidney Foundation Read-a-Thon. It took place in the gym between 2:30 until 3:30. The money raised will support the Kidney Foundation. The marathon began when the children opened their books, and read! It was a marathon that required your brain to be hard at work 24/7, and a book that the students enjoyed reading. A Read-a-Thon is when you read to raise money for a charity, by reading books. Every Crestwood student was given a letter explaining the Read-a-Thon, and a picture of a book spine at the bottom. The students are expected to cut the book spine out, write their name on it, and then hand it in to their homeroom teacher. The spines will be displayed, so everybody knows who’s chosen to participate. The participants need to find sponsors who will pay for each hour spent reading. So go out there, get sponsors and keep reading!
Leila Shapiro, Grade 5
