District 6020 Literacy

SAVANNAH ROTARY CLUB 

Savannah Rotary Read-In

The Savannah Rotary Read-In was modified due to COVID related issues. Our physical event was canceled because the schools were in a virtual or modified schedule for the entire year. We were unable to schedule the event but did fulfil our goal of providing books to students in the district. To complete the project, we purchased books recommended by Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) for all Pre-K to 3rd grade classes in the district. SCCPSS accepted and distributed the books throughout the district. SCCPSS is building its curriculum around the book’s theme of encouraging diversity and inclusion. 14,000 students will benefit from the curriculum we are helping to provide. The theme is encouraging and promoting diversity and inclusion through social emotional learning. The Rotary Club of Savannah donated over 2,200 requested books for this project. 10 Rotarians coordinated with SCCPSS to select, purchase, and deliver books to SCCPSS. One of our members gave a generous donation to help fulfill our goal.