Miller Place’s Million Word Challenge Fosters a Love a Literature in All Students

Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School launches new program to encourage students to read

Miller Place School District’s Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently launched a new initiative called the Million Word Challenge. Designed to foster a love and appreciation of reading, the Million Word Challenge tasks students with setting reading goals with their classes and documenting their progress. The LADSBS School Improvement Team initiated participation in the program, which will continue through March 1st and award the class that reaches one million words first.  The school recently held an assembly to introduce the rules and incentives of the Million Word Challenge. The assembly even featured a visit from Panther Bob, the District’s mascot.

“The Million Word Challenge is a program that we have in place to inspire and encourage our students to explore the world of literature and become better readers,” said Superintendent of Schools Seth Lipshie. “We aim to foster a lifelong love for reading, while teaching students about the importance of setting goals.”

During the challenge, students can meet with teachers and librarians to find book recommendations tailored to their interests and reading level. Teachers will also encourage students to discuss the books they are reading with their families.  As students read, they will document their progress in a reading log and share their thoughts and reflections on each book with their classmates. Students can view the progress made by each class, which will be displayed on a large bulletin board outside of the school’s main office.

At the end of the challenge, the school will host a special reading celebration to honor the achievements of all students. The class that reads the most words will also receive a special prize.

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Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently held an assembly to introduce the Million Word Challenge.
Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently held an assembly to introduce the Million Word Challenge.
Laddie A. Decker Sound Beach School recently held an assembly to introduce the Million Word Challenge.
The assembly featured a visit from Panther Bob, the District’s mascot, to encourage students to get involved.
The assembly featured a visit from Panther Bob, the District’s mascot, to encourage students to get involved.