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Students SHINE as Summer Reading Rockstars

 

This summer, students across Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) enthusiastically participated in the annual Reading Rockstars challenge, aiming to log at least 1,000 minutes of reading during their break. Participants were encouraged to explore various formats, including physical books, e-books, and audiobooks, fostering a diverse reading experience.

During the September regular meeting of the SBISD Board of Trustees, the top fifteen Summer Reading Rockstars were recognized for their impressive commitment based on total minutes read.

The Reading Rockstars Challenge was designed to cultivate a love for literature while helping students maintain and enhance their reading skills. By dedicating time to reading over the summer, student participants return to school ready for success.

“When kids read over the summer, they start the school year ahead,” said Annie Wolfe, associate superintendent for academics. “We are thrilled to celebrate this year’s readers.”

High School:

  • Henry Whiles, Stratford HS, Minutes Logged: 2,490 (previously in 8th grade)

  • Mohammad Qaisar, Spring Woods HS, Minutes Logged: 780


Middle School:

  • Josephine Chen, Cornerstone Academy, Minutes Logged: 1,630

  • Isaac Trinh. Memorial MS, Minutes Logged: 1,640

  • Arianna deLosReyes, Cornerstone Academy, Minutes Logged: 1,364


Elementary School:

  • Diya Dawani, Bunker Hill ES, Minutes Logged: 5,732

  • Yoonwoo "Aiden" Jung, Bunker Hill ES, Minutes Logged: 3,225

  • Rosalie Koranek, Valley Oaks ES, Minutes Logged: 4,295

  • Molly McDonald, Frostwood ES, Minutes Logged: 1,955

  • Grace Palmer, Pine Shadows ES, Minutes Logged: 3,291

  • Timothy Pancherz, Frostwood ES, Minutes Logged: 3,177

  • Siya Patel, Valley Oaks ES, Minutes Logged: 2,136

  • Francisco SobralCnokaert, Rummel Creek ES, Minutes Logged: 2,263

  • Evelyn Song, Frostwood ES, Minutes Logged: 2,337

  • Leslie Williams II, Nottingham ES, Minutes Logged: 1,968

Congratulations to our young readers for their hard work and enthusiasm! Keep shining, SBISD!