Charleston County: A Community of Readers

Schools Recognized

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 03:48:11 +0000

The following schools participated in the COR School Awards Program in 2009–2010: Elementary

Ashley River Creative Arts, Charleston Progressive Academy, Chicora School of Communications, Drayton Hall, Goodwin, Hunley Park, James Simons, Jane Edwards, Jennie Moore, Ladson, Lambs, North Charleston, North Charleston Montessori Children’s House at Hursey, St. Andrews School of Math and Science, Whitesides

Elementary/Middle [...]

High School Students Named COR HS Readers of the Year

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:59:22 +0000

In 2010, COR established a new award program just for high school students. Students submitted essays, teacher recommendations, and lists of books read. Winners were selected for grades 9 to 12. First-place winners received $100, and honorable mention winners received $25. All of the students attended the Spring Post and Courier Book and Author Luncheon [...]

Community Award Winners Named

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:10:54 +0000

In 2010, COR honored its first recipients of the COR Community Award—given to the following in recognition of all they have done to support COR for many, many years:

Individual Award

Mrs. Margie Clary, Author & Storyteller

Business Award

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union
Tina Doscher, Marketing Director

Book Baskets for Children & Adults

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:23:23 +0000

COR held three special book basket giveaways in 2010. At the First Day Festival on August 16, 2010, twelve beautifully decorated baskets full of wonderful books for children and adults to read were given away as drawing prizes for young and old alike who signed a pledge to read every day. A huge basket of [...]

Annual COR Celebration Honors Students and Families

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:55:23 +0000

The Annual COR Awards Celebration was held on April 22, 2010, with over 350 children and their families in attendance. Pizza and drinks were provided for all. Ms. Ruth Jordan, CCSD School Board Chairperson, kicked off the celebration with opening remarks. Following entertainment by Mr. Joe Baldino with “Page to the Stage” and the awards [...]

Parents Receive Reading Tips

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:20:33 +0000

The COR Booth at Kid’s Fair on March 14, 2010, at Gaillard Auditorium was a huge success. Parents and children talked with Kim Odom, COR volunteer, about ways to encourage children to read. Kim engaged children in a hands-on activity to stimulate their motivation to read. Fun was had by all!

Local private and parochial [...]

Fundraising Efforts Are Ongoing

Charleston County: A Community of Readers — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:17:00 +0000

In July and December 2009, COR conducted its first-ever Annual Giving Campaign. We wish to thank everyone who contributed to the effort. Along with a grant from Walmart and two donations from the Post and Courier, COR was able to implement its annual plan of work and touch the lives of countless numbers of children [...]