New library opened at West Seattle Elementary
Thu, 11/03/2011
press release:
West Seattle Elementary, along with Target Corp. The Heart of America Foundation® and Target volunteers, revealed the school¹s newly renovated library on Nov. 2.
The unveiling celebration was the first time students and teachers have seen the space since the renovation process began four weeks ago. The brand new library features 2,000 books, eco-friendly design elements, a complete technology upgrade including iPads, as well as new furniture, carpet and shelves. As part of the library unveiling event, each student and his or her siblings also received seven new books to keep for their home libraries.
Our sincere thanks to Target, The Heart of America Foundation and Target volunteers for providing this beautifully refurbishedlibrary space for our West Seattle Elementary students and staff,² said Dr. Susan Enfield,
Seattle Public Schools interim superintendent. ³We all know that reading is fundamental to lifelong academic success, and these volunteer efforts will ensure that our students will have a wonderful place to read and
learn.
The renovated library is part of the national Target School Library Makeover program through which Target revitalizes local school libraries, with a focus on helping children read proficiently by the end of third grade. West Seattle Elementary is one of 42 schools chosen by Target and The Heart of America Foundation to receive a complete library makeover this year.
Studies show that reading proficiency directly correlates to graduation rates, which is why we strive to foster a child¹s passion for reading at an early age,² said Laysha Ward, president of community relations, Target
and Target Foundation. ³Through the Target School Library Makeover program, we¹re helping children across the country learn to love reading by giving them the tools they need, including an inspiring library space, new books, computers and more.²