This year 78 schools in Utah participated in a Jazz Reading contest. The students at each of these schools were supposed to read as much as possible and turn in their minutes. The top 12 schools would win a Jazz Player to come to an assembly at the school and read to the kids.
My kids' school was one of the top 12 and they got to have Jarron Collins come read to them. They thought it was awesome! Their Principal and TSA had made a deal with the students that if they were one of the winners, the kids could turn them into ice cream sundae's... pouring chocolate syrup over your principal's head must be like a dream come true!
I think it's so awesome that these ball players would do this right in the heart of basketball season. My kids spent each evening trying to accrue minutes-- Aspen was the second top-reader in her class! Each kid received an autographed photo of the player to keep. Last year, their school was one of the top winners as well and they got to see Carlos Boozer. They both still have their signed picture of him!
Read more about the Jazz reading contest here.
2 comments:
So #4 of 4, just wanted you to know you're totally responsible for Grandma having a blog. I check yours weekly and love it, and it inspired me as a good way to occasionally update all who are interested, so give yourself an atta-girl on the back :) Lynnie
Okay, yeah, the Jazz Reader contest was cool! But, update your blog already, woman! ha ha JK :)
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