Tappahannock Elementary School (TES) and Robious Middle School (RMS) are partnering together to unite in literacy across school divisions. RMS students will serve as book pals for TES students. The kickoff for this event will be on March 2 during Read Across America Week. Kindergarten and PreK students will be given donated books from their pals at RMS. TES is focused on improving literacy skills for all students. This initiative promotes a higher interest in reading for students from both schools. As the elementary students are learning to read it will benefit them to hear and see fluent readers. The secondary students will have opportunities to build confidence in their reading skills and to make a difference in the lives of young scholars. We are separated by school divisions, the pandemic, and levels of education but united through literacy. TES/RMS - #togetherthroughliteracy

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Janet Garland, Principal

<a href="mailto:jgarland@essex.k12.va.us">jgarland@essex.k12.va.us</a>

(804) 443-5301 or (804) 399-7237