LITERACY

Goal 1: Increase Reading Success

PEP is working to improve literacy in Aiken County by encouraging the love of reading through book ownership.  The Diana Floyd “My Own Book” Program enables all of the district’s 1,742 third-grade students to participate in their school’s book fair by providing $15 vouchers so that they may choose and purchase their own books.  Entering its third year, The Diana Floyd “My Own Book” Program has placed an estimated 5,000+ books into student households while also increasing investment in school libraries.

This program is named in memory of PEP’s past Chairperson, Diana Floyd.

Battle of the Books Project

PEP will encourage the expansion of this national program throughout our 21 elementary schools.  Additional funding is needed to allow all schools to participate.  This project will:

  • promote literacy – and deep reading – in 4th and 5th graders
  • increase the number of teams competing in Aiken County’s spring event
  • develop students’ ability to work as part of a team
  • remove financial barriers to participation, especially for smaller, rural schools

Want to help?  PEP is looking for sponsors for this project.  Choose a donation level, then click the link below to support this high-impact program.  You may also mail a check directly to our Treasurer, Chip Retson, at:

Treasurer
Public Education Partners
P.O. Box 2821

battle of the books
contribution levels

Battle of the Books Contribution Levels

Cost per set $110

Each set includes the 10 books selected by district librarians.

Average school need $660

Schools need an average of 6 sets of books.

All 21 Elementary Schools $13,860

Funds will help provide books across the district.

Sponsor a Set

Contribution Impact Amount
3 Sets Provides 3 sets of books $330
6 Sets Supports 1 school $660
10 Sets Provides 10 sets of books $1,100
20 Sets Provides 20 sets of books $2,200
60 Sets Provides 60 sets of books $6,600
Title Sponsor Provides 90+ sets of books $9,900+

Note: Any funds raised above $13,860 will be used to purchase books for in-classroom libraries and other PEP literacy initiatives.

In-Kind Opportunities

Opportunity Need Examples
District Finals Swag Bags 140 students Gift cards, branded items
Appreciation Bags 30 librarians Small gifts, gift cards, branded items
Appreciation Bags 50 teachers Small gifts, gift cards, branded items
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