Woodland / Paw Creek Reading Program

The Woodland/Paw Creek Reading Program is a collaborative effort between Paw Creek Presbyterian Church, Woodland Presbyterian Church and Paw Creek Elementary School to foster a love of reading in second-grade students. The program is specifically designed for twelve second graders and operates on Tuesday afternoons at Paw Creek Church.  

Program overview

• Participants: Second graders from Paw Creek Elementary and adult volunteers from Paw Creek and Woodland Presbyterian and the community.
• Purpose: To encourage a love of reading before the students are worn down by the pressure of testing and grading.
• Activities: The afternoon includes a snack and recreation, reading sessions where the children read to volunteers, and lessons targeting key reading concepts.
• Setting: The sessions are held in a bright and cheerful classroom, with a well-stocked supply of books for the children to choose from.
• Structure: Program facilitator Ms. McKenzie Mack is responsible for preparing lessons and selecting appropriate reading materials for each child. 

How to get involved

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer “reading buddy,” you can contact Barbara Ullem at 704-804-0544 for more information.

Donations to the Reading Program may be made to the church with a designation in the memo line –“Woodland/Paw Creek Reading Program”