Bedford Lodge 2844 Makes Donation to Bedford Primary School

(L to R) John Owen, Board of Grand Trustees, Mrs. Dellis, Principle, Stepanie Levey, Reading
Specialist, Lennie Hutton, Exalted Ruler and Nancy Owen, Trustee.

Donation to Bedford Primary School (Beacon Grant) Bedford Lodge #2844 received a Beacon Grant
in the amount of $4000. School supplies that every teacher needs were able to receive journals,
crayons, totes and coloring books for the total enrollment of 300 children. These supplies help the
teachers focus on academic skills for each child instead of concerns over where supplies are coming
from. The grant also provides the lodge to be able to provide new books to all 300 children 3 times
per year. The students share the books in their school room and take them home as their book. Thisis in hopes of sharing with siblings or parents who may be limited in reading skills. It is the foundation for doing well at school, socializing, problem-solving, and making decisions. It contributes to cognitive development, literacy achievement and academic skills. Early language and literacy skills are related to later achievement in reading, writing and spelling. Reading aloud, sharing stories and singing with children helps develop early literacy skills. What a wonderful way for Elks to share. The children are our future.