Books – Beaver County Educational Trust

Jun62018 by webadminNo Comments

Pens Foundation Gives Big to Growing with Books in Beaver County

The Pens Foundation has generously given to the BCET before and continues it’s support of educating children in Beaver County with yesterdays donation. David Soltesz, President of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, presented a $10,000 check to Jamie Connelly of the Beaver County Educational Trust for the “Growing with Books” program. Each year the BCET spends close to $30,000 to send books to children under the age of 5 in Beaver County. With this generous donation the program will be able to expand and add additional children to this wonderful program.

Sep132017 by webadminNo Comments

BCET Attends Beaver County BookFest

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[caption id="attachment_851" align="alignright" width="300"] Trustee Yvonne Conner manning the BCET booth at Bookfest[/caption] Beaver County Bookfest is a celebration of local authors and literary heavy weights. This year Bookfest included a wizardary theme to it, taking from what is sure to be a classic to future generations. The BCET was ecstatic to attended. While there, board members passed out age appropriate books to kids under 5. The other goal was to inform the public about the BCET "Growing with Books" program and encourage participation.

Aug92017 by webadminNo Comments

Heritage Valley Health Systems Gives to Growing with Books Program

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Heritage Valley Health Systems graciously gave $5,000 to the BCET Growing with Books program for 2017-2018. The literary program that sees participants, who are children under 5, receive an age appropriate book twice a year has seen it's numbers grow. On average the program costs $30,000 per year, with costs expected to rise in 2018. The BCET is very appreciative of the donation and is still in need of additional funds. If you would like to make a donation, please visit the BCET donation page.

Jun82017 by webadminNo Comments

Economy Goes Buggy for Reading

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First grade teacher, Carrie Malinich, implemented a uniquely entomological reading tool to help teach her students to read. Each student created a "Buggy Reading Wallet" to keep track of their book bucks, books, reading level card, login card, reward tickets and book club card. BCET Great Idea Mini-Grant funds were used to purchase the books for the supplies and books used in the book club library. To read the full report on the "Buggy" reading project at Economy Elementary, click here. To help the BCET to continue to support great teachers like, Carrie Malinich, donate now!

Sep92016 by webadminNo Comments

BCET to attend Beaver County Bookfest

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The Beaver County Educational Trust will have a booth at the Beaver County Bookfest. Come sign your pre-schooler up for the Growing with Books program. Find out what the BCET has been up to in 2015-2016. Did your child's teacher receive a Great Ideas Mini-Grant? Come find out. Kids are welcome to come color a page and get a free age appropriate book. Make sure to stop by between 10am and 4pm tomorrow!