AMS kicks off hockey-themed reading program

Once again Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is starting their annual reading program with a bang.  This year the program is called “The Road to the Cup.”  Each class has an NHL team they represent and the students will read books all year to earn points toward being the top readers for the 2008-2009 season.

The Cornwall Colts have been great supporters of the reading programs at AMS and they are back in full force to help out again.  On hand at the official launch were Operations Manager, Mike Piquette, and players Justin Roethlingshoefer, Nicodemus Bownds, Robert Guay, Lenny Talarico and Darick Ste-Marie.  Mr. Barry Montour, Director of Education at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) dropped the puck to officially start the program.  Taking the face-off was Trenton Tarbell, Student Council President and Cornwall Colts player Lenny Talarico.

During the assembly of teams, Justin Roethlingshoefer had a special message for students about how important it is to read if you want to achieve your goals.  As students left the gym, Colts players were handing out souvenirs, and then the players went to each class to hand out more autographed player cards.

The Colts will be helping to promote reading throughout the school year at AMS and we look forward to having them as reading partners again.

Each year the reading committee makes things more exciting for students and staff.  This year is no exception thanks to the efforts of teachers, Charles Lazare, Leona Lafrance, Denise Jackson, Melissa Smyth and Michelle Goss.  With many future activities planned, the “Road to the Cup” should be a great success.