Pajama program and scholastic book clubs team up to help. To track its progress or learn more, visit online at. In 2018 alone, scholastic book clubs will donate 100,000 brandnew books to pajama program, helping to give children a warmer good night. Show it in pictures and include a description of the project. Pajama program, a national 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive. Getting goosebumps kid reporters notebook scholastic inc. Randolph, nj shongum school second graders collected 207 pairs of pajamas for the scholastic book club great bedtime story pajama drive, which benefits the pajama program. Jan 14, 2018 the pintsized donors contributions helped the scholastic pajama drive far surpass its overall goal of 100,000 pajamas and books donated and, most importantly, provided other youngsters across. In the midst of covid19, were reminded of the importance of pajama programs good night bill of rights.
Featuring teachable moments videos on how to turn everyday moments into creative and fun learning moments for kids, and savvy schooler. The pajamas and books were then distributed by pajama program to children in need throughout the country. The annual great bedtime story pajama drive is the largest pajama drive in pajama program s history. According to the scholastic books website, since 2009, classrooms nationwide have collected and donated more than 730,000 pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program. Grammar school participates in scholastics pajama program. In 2018, the drive collected approximately 123, 100 pajama sets. Through its work with its 4,000 community partners, which are community. Scholastics great bedtime story pajama drive is a philanthropic classroom program offered through scholastic book clubs that aims to teach kids the value of giving and the power of reading. Each gradelevel collection includes a comprehensive title list with useful information such as the accelerated reader level, the ar points, and the accelerated reader quiz number. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers.
Scholastic book clubs has more than matched those numbers with nearly 1 million new storybooks donated directly to pajama program headquarters, where they are then shared with children across the country by pajama program. The great bedtime story pajama drive is the largest such event in pajama programs history with more than 730,000 pajamas donated since 2009. Shongum students donate pajamas as part of scholastic book. Scholastic reading club has more than matched classroom pajama donations with nearly 900,000 books given directly to the pajama program national headquarters.
Each year, scholastic book club matches the pajama donations received by the nonprofit organization, pajama program, with an equivalent book donation so that atrisk families receive pajamas from you and a book from scholastic the perfect bedtime pair. Student council sponsors the great bedtime story pajama. Buckeye south collects for pajama drive news, sports, jobs. With each pajama donation, scholastic book clubs will donate a new book. The right to a safe, comfy bedtime for all children. Since 2009, caring classrooms across the country have risen to the challenge and donated nearly 600,000 pairs of new pajamas. West elementary school has participated in this program since 2010, donating 1,802 pairs of pajamas. The pajama program is a nationally recognized giving opportunity through scholastic books. If you use accelerated reader in your classroom, then these 50 book collections are the perfect addition to your classroom library. Pajama program good nights are good dayspajama program. Pajama program is a nonprofit organization that provides new books and new pajamas to children in need, many of whom are waiting and hoping to be adopted.
Oxford middle school is participating in a pajama and book drive with scholastic reading club and pajama program. The drive benefits pajama program, a national nonprofit organization that provides new pajamas and storybooks to atrisk children, sarah mclean, head of lower school, explained in her directors. Shongum second graders donate pjs to scholastic book club. Scholastics pajama program helps children in need by promoting and supporting them with a comforting bedtime routine consisting of cozy pajamas which you generously provided, inspiring storybooks, and critical resources for caregivers. The pintsized donors contributions helped the scholastic pajama drive far surpass its overall goal of 100,000 pajamas and books donated and, most importantly, provided other youngsters across.
Storybook pajama drive east street elementary school. Students collect pajamas for peers news, sports, jobs the. On tuesday, november 20, the grammar school participated in meaningful and fun programming. Shongum elementary school students displaying some of the items collected as part of the scholastic book club great bedtime story pajama drive include, front row, from left, jacob.
Pajama program, a national 501c3 nonprofit organization, promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine for children affected by instability to help them thrive. Scholastic book clubs matched each pair with a book donation made directly to the pajama program national headquarters. Stay tuned for the 12th annual great bedtime story pajama drive coming up in november 2020. As part of our ongoing work with pajama program, we are calling on readers to donate a pair of new pajamas this holiday season through our 9th annual great bedtime story pajama drive. Pajama program is a national 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine for children to help them thrive. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books.
September 30, 2010 students and families across the country can help scholastic book clubs send 100,000 books to children in need through the pajama program this year. Pajama program is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that promotes and supports a comforting bedtime routine for children facing challenges beyond their control. The event benefited the pajama program, which provides sleepwear and books for children in need. Since 2009, classrooms nationwide have collected and donated over 730,000 pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program, and scholastic book clubs has matched that number by donating more than one million books. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. Pajama program x scholastic book clubs to start your morning. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the. First, i went to my editors office for a brief runthrough of my questions. Pajama program was founded in 2001 and has delivered more than 6 million good nights for good days. The great bedtime story pajama drive, hosted by scholastic book clubs, has collected and donated over 600,000 pairs of pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program.
For every pair of pajamas that is donated through this drive, scholastic book clubs will donate a brand new book to pajama program, for kids and adults to read in their new comfy pajamas. Since 2001, scholastic book clubs classroomscare literacy program has put more than 10 million books in the hands of kids who might otherwise not have access to books. Customize the learning experience for all students by providing engaging. Pajama program will work with local community partners to bring good nights for good days to children who need them most, with pajamas from you and a book from scholastic a great bedtime pair. Donate to pajama program reading center atlanta support. Inspired by pajama programs mission to ensure all children get a great nights rest, weve decided to reprise this book of the week, llama llama red pajama by anna dewdney. Dec 14, 2018 since 2009, classrooms nationwide have collected and donated over 730,000 pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program, and scholastic book clubs has more than matched that number by donating over one million books.
Scholastic book clubs classroomscare invites americas. Scholastic book clubs has more than matched those numbers with nearly 1 million new storybooks donated directly to pajama program headquarters, where they were then shared with children across the country by pajama program. In celebration of the pajama program s 10th anniversary, scholastic book clubs classroomscare program is joining to help make bedtime a little bit better for kids during danger season, when the. These books and pajamas are given directly to pajama program for distribution to children in need throughout the country. For every pair of pajamas donated, scholastic book clubs will donate a brandnew book to pajama program to give to kids who are affected by instability. Jan 14, 2019 scholastic s great bedtime story pajama drive is a philanthropic classroom program offered through scholastic book clubs that aims to teach kids the value of giving and the power of reading. The locations and timing of those book donations are determined by pajama program. Shongum elementary school students displaying some of the items collected as part of the scholastic book club great bedtime story pajama drive include, front row, from left. For every pair of pajamas donated, scholastic donates a new book to pajama program. Teacher tips for parents videos, offering parents practical tips on how to be the most effective homework helper, parent coach, and learning partner for your child. Pajama program enters final three month stretch of. For every inschool or individual pajama donation, scholastic book clubs will match a new book for every child to help all children experience the joy and comfort. If you use accelerated reader in your classroom, then these 50book collections are the perfect addition to your classroom library. Students collect pajamas for peers news, sports, jobs.
Resources on the classroomscare website, along with posts on the scholastic book clubs facebook page and book talk blog, will provide teachers with news, tips, activities. Expert advice for parents on reading, learning, and how to help your little ones. Hansell announced that, thanks to scholastic book clubs, a division of scholastic, the global childrens publishing, education, and media company, and pajama program, a national nonprofit based in new york city, six thousand new books are being made available to youth in grades k8 who. Customize the learning experience for all students by providing. The drive benefits pajama program, a national nonprofit organization that provides new pajamas and storybooks to atrisk children, sarah mclean, head of lower school, explained in her directors newsletter. Pajamas, reading, service come together in pajama program. Practice pajama programs good night bill of rights judy. Scholastic book clubs also has donated nearly 1 million. In celebration of the pajama programs 10th anniversary, scholastic book clubs classroomscare program is joining to help make bedtime a little bit better. We then rushed to the scholastic auditorium, where the children were. Polidoro motivated our studentsstaff here at east street elementary to be kind enough to donate brand new pajamas for all seasons right before the. The books are distributed by pajama program to children in need throughout the country. Since 2009, scholastic reading club classrooms have collected and donated nearly 500,000 pairs of pajamas to pajama program through the great bedtime story pajama drive. Scholastic pajama drive last year we collected 46 pair of pajamas which were donated to the river fund.
Pajama party forty children at the rend lake college foundation childrens center recently generated 50 pairs of pajamas for the great bedtime story pajama drive, a partnership of the scholastic book club and pajama program. The drive was organized by scholastic book club in cooperation with pajama program, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting a comfortable bedtime routine for children affected by instability. Customers in puerto rico, us territories, and on us military bases call 15736321632. Hansell announced that, thanks to scholastic book clubs, a division of scholastic, the global childrens publishing, education, and media company, and pajama program, a national non profit based in new york city, six thousand new books are being made available to youth in. For every pair of pajamas donated through scholastics pajama drive, scholastic book clubs classroomscare will donate a bedtime book to children in need. Since 2009, classrooms nationwide have collected and donated over 730,000 pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program, and scholastic book clubs has more than matched that number by donating over one million books. Pajama program serves children ranging in age from newborn to 18 who live in group homes, shelters and temporary housing. About pajama program pajama program is a 501c3 organization dedicated to delivering new, warm pajamas and books to children in need, many of whom are without parents andor permanent homes. The pajama drive is a philanthropic classroom program offered through scholastic book clubs that aims to teach kids the value of giving and the power of reading.
Last year, classrooms collected and donated more than 93,000 pairs of pajamas. Scholastic has been a longtime partner with book trust in their mission to empower children to choose their own books and inspire a passion for reading. Nov 23, 2019 the great bedtime story pajama drive is the largest such event in the programs history with more than 730,000 pajamas donated since 2009. Pajama program main office 171 madison avenue, suite 1409 new york, ny 10016 212 7169757 click to contact us. Nov 20, 2019 with each pajama donation, scholastic book clubs will donate a new book. World of possible scholastic scholastic books for kids. We also maintain reading centers in new york city and atlanta, where children visit and. Today, nyc administration for childrens services acs commissioner david a. Since 2008, scholastic book clubs classrooms have collected and donated over 850,000 pairs of pajamas, and scholastic has more than matched classroom pajama donations with nearly 1. Scholastic book clubs has more than matched that number by donating more than one. The great bedtime story pajama drive is the largest such event in the programs history with more than 730,000 pajamas donated since 2009. Feb 21, 2019 since 2008, scholastic book clubs classrooms have collected and donated over 850,000 pairs of pajamas, and scholastic has more than matched classroom pajama donations with nearly 1.
The drive is striving to provide books and pajamas to 20,000 children in need this holiday season. Scholastic book clubs great bedtime story pajama drive benefiting. For each pair of pajamas collected, scholastic donated a book to a child in need. If you and your child would like to support this cause, please send in a new pair of pajamas please include a complete set of top and bottom, onesie, or a nightgown in any size to the school by friday december 6, 2019. Vernon preschool students pair pjs with books for national. Allyson barkan december 20th, 2018 since 2009, classrooms nationwide have collected and donated over 730,000 pajamas to atrisk children through pajama program, and scholastic book clubs has matched that number by donating more than one million books. Weve partnered with pajama program for the scholastic 2014 great bedtime story pajama drive. How have you and your students made a difference in your community in the past year. Scholastic book clubs great bedtime story pajama drive. Our goal is to donate an additional 100,000 pajamas and match them with 100,000 brandnew. New york, ny prweb february 10, 2016 together with lead sponsor carters, book sponsor, scholastic, and community members and volunteers nationwide, pajama program exceeds its goal and uncovers the meaningful impact of what the gift of a new pair of pajamas or a new book really means to underserved children. Your efforts brought in 109 pairs of pajamas that scholastic book clubs will match with a brandnew book.
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