FAIRMONT STATE READS
Fairmont State Reads is a free reading enrichment program offered by Fairmont State University. The program focuses on enhancing children’s love of reading for grades K thru 4th. The sessions are presented by Fairmont State and Pierpont Community & Technical College students, “coaches,” who attend an extensive training session before working with the children.
During the sessions, the elementary students will hear a story, participate in reading skills games, and create a writing / art project. The sessions focus on the joy of reading to promote the children’s desire to learn to read, the first step in becoming a good reader.
Fairmont State Reads is coordinated by Donna Yergovich Nuzum, Director of Community Service Learning, and Mark Fisher, Fairmont State University Graduate Assistant.
The one hour / once a week sessions, take place for seven weeks during the fall and spring semesters. The Fairmont State site is held at Faith United Methodist Church on Fairmont Ave. and Fourth St. Additionally, Fairmont State Reads is offered at after-school programs at various Marion Co. schools. Information on sites can be obtained by calling (304) 367-4830.
Pre-registration for Fairmont State Reads is begun the first week of September for the fall sessions and the first week of February for the spring sessions.
If you have questions, call (304) 367-4579.
