Tuesday, May 09, 2000
Students give books on their birthdays
By Phillip Pina
The Cincinnati Enquirer
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP — Instead of getting gifts, students at J.F. Burns Elementary are giving them on their birthdays.
More than 700 books have been donated to the Kings Local school the past few years by students. Organizers want students to learn a lesson on giving, as well as stock up the school's library.
On a student's birthday, there is a small ceremony in the library. A photograph of the student is affixed to each book, which the student may sign. Parents pay $9 so their child can participate.
“Reading is fundamental to all education,” said Karen Geygan, the Deerfield Township mother of third-grader Michelle Geygan. Michelle turned 9 in December, and the school has a Harry Potter book thanks to her.
Michelle was excited to take part in the project, Ms. Geygan said. She has checked out her book herself, and often goes on to read those donated by other students.
The J.F. Burns program started about eight years ago thanks to parent and teacher volunteers, Principal Cheryl Montag said. Geared to students in kindergarten through fourth grade, the voluntary program is helping build library collection, and add the latest books.
“We want to teach the children how to give, and not just receive gifts,” Ms. Montag said.
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