NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – The North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs’ Reaching One Classroom at a Time REACH Grant was awarded to an entire elementary school on Monday.
Kim Flanders, principal of McDonald Elementary in North Platte, said this year, the book is called “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate.
“We are super excited to partner, once again, with the North Platte Public Schools Foundation and Fat Dogs. Because of their generosity, we are able to fund a One School, One Book program and we’re going to get books in the hands of all of our McDonald families,” Flanders said.
Flanders is using the grant to take part in the One School, One Book program for a second year.
“The One school, One Book program is a nationwide program and it encourages schools to select books that appeal to a wide variety of ages and we felt like this book does just that. It kind of helps instill that love for reading and helps families forma a good home to school connection,” Flanders said.
McDonald Elementary chose this year’s book based on the kinds of characters it features.
“This year we decided to do a different style of book, something with animals. We always know that students love animals,” Flanders said.
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