Promise to Read, turns 25 this year with an innovative twist- the Katy ISD tradition that brings business and community partners into classrooms to read books to students is now completely digital, making it accessible to every Katy ISD elementary campus. “Promise to Read 2020 transforms a beloved 25-year Katy ISD tradition into a more dynamic, far-reaching event available to every Katy ISD elementary classroom. The online model allows both in-person and at home KVA program students to benefit. We are thrilled with the results, “said Janet Theis, Katy ISD Executive Director of Community Partnerships.
Over 30 videos were recorded and are available to watch throughout the month of November to celebrate the Promise To Read campaign at https://tinyurl.com/KatyISDPromiseToRead2020. This year all books were handpicked by Katy ISD librarians and include options for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 5, a great selection of Texas 2×2 and Bluebonnet books as well as Spanish language options. Katy ISD students, teachers and community are encouraged to share the fun by sending notes of thanks to readers using the hashtag #PromiseToRead2020.
Participants include David Atencio, Texans Fit; Andy Wohlgemuth, Bass Pro Shops; Dr. Christine Caskey, Katy ISD Chief Academic Officer; Matt Sanchez, Sewell Automotive; Courtney Doyle, Katy ISD Board of Trustees; Andrea Carter, Chick-fil-A; Dr. Ken Gregorski, Katy ISD Superintendent; Ashley Vann, Katy ISD Board of Trustees; Veronica Mullenix, Veroncia Mullenix Real Estate Group; Karen Lasater, Books Alive; Margo Faulkner, Sewell Mercedes-Benz of West Houston; Susan Smith, Hasta La Pasta and Two Forks Catering; Alyssa Vogel, American Furniture Warehouse; Jennifer Cunningham, TDECU; Paul Dickens, Rethink Wealth; Brooke Richardson, Chick-fil-A; Tara Wilson, Eventsia Group; Kenyatta Simmons, Life Changer Community Church; Rekhail Sharp, Second Baptist Church; Bill Lacy, Katy ISD Board of Trustees; Tracy Janda, CenterPoint Energy; Sarah Herold, Typhoon Texas Waterpark; Jessica St. Rose, BP; Duke Keller, Katy ISD Board of Trustees; Liam Clarke, Shell Oil Company; Parker Threadgill, Typhoon Texas Waterpark; Audrey O’Neal, Sewell Mercedes-Benz of West Houston; Margie Ramirez, Retired; Jacob Anderson, Wisdom Wealth Management; Garrett Pye, Allegiance Bank.