Kicks 99’s Summer Book Club
Did you know that 32% of kids won’t pick up a single book this summer? Let’s get their brains moving and add fun in the mix too with the Kicks 99 Summer Book Club!
It’s the best of both worlds! Get your kiddos reading this summer and get pizza and games at Dave & Buster’s. Join our Summer Book Club below and redeem your bounce back email for 1 free kid’s pizza and 1 hour of unlimited game play for up to 2 kids.
The Bookmobile At Dave & Buster’s
And, to encourage more reading, there’s the Bookmobile! Come by Dave & Buster’s on the following dates to check it out! The Richmond County Bookmobile will be on-site these days for kids to swap and/or receive a new book to read for free.
These stops are all going to be at Dave & Buster’s, located at 807 Cabela Drive, Augusta, Georgia.
- Friday, June 21st from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 10th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, July 24th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Summer Reading Statistics
Summer learning loss, also known as the summer slide, is a real issue. Often, teachers spend the first few weeks back in the classroom reviewing and catching kids up on things they should already know. It’s the idea of, if you don’t use it, you lose it. If you are utilizing and practicing skills regularly, proficiency can drop. Here are a few statistics related to summer reading:
- According to Scholastic, kids in 3rd through 5th grade lose around 20% of their school year gains in reading. And they also lose around 27% of their gains in math.
- 87% of students in 3rd grade who received summer books agreed they were better readers in the fall.
- 76% of teachers say it’s “extremely important” to practice skills over the summer, according to We Are Teachers.
- 90% of teachers believe kids will be more successful long-term if they keep learning throughout the summer.
Water Safety For Summer In The CSRA
1. Never Swim Alone
When it comes to swimming, whether in a pool or in the open water, you should never swim alone. Ideally, having a lifeguard present would be best, but if there isn’t one, at least have other people nearby in case of an issue. Swimming with friends is more fun anyway, and it’s good to have people looking out for you and you can look out for them. In open water areas, the chances of having a lifeguard present is very low.
You should follow any posted signed wherever you swim, and never leave children unattended.
2. Use Life Jackets
Regardless of swimming ability, it’s recommended you always wear a life jacket when you’re on a boat. Life jackets should also be used with children and anyone who doesn’t know how to swim. These life jackets should be U.S. Coast Guard-approved and appropriate for your weight and size and the water activity.
3. Understand The Water Environment
For the most part, you know what to expect with a swimming pool. But it’s important that children and those with limited or no swimming abilities know the depth of the pool and the areas where it’s more shallow. When it comes to open water, it’s important to be aware of the risk for currents in a river or the ocean.
Also keep in mind that in new areas, you may not be aware of the depth. This is important to know, and may be more difficult with unclear water. Open water also includes being aware of what may be beneath the water’s surface, including vegetation and wildlife.
4. Enter The Water Feet First
Diving into water that is too shallow could lead to injury or death. It’s important to enter the water properly, and only jump or dive in where it’s safe to do so.
5. Encourage Learning To Swim
Learning to swim can be extremely helpful in preventing water-related injury or death. Even basic swim lessons can teach water competency which includes entering the water, getting a breath, and how to stay afloat.
6. Learn CPR
While knowing water safety can prevent some risks, accidents can still happen. If a drowning or pool-related accident occurs, knowing lifesaving techniques, including CPR could mean the difference between life and death. The American Red Cross offers CPR classes, and you can get details and find the next available class HERE.
