Jobs for America’s Graduates(JAG) teamed up with West Wendover Elementary’s Library Program, 21st Century and PTO. On December 16, 2014 at 7pm, JAG will be holding a FREE “All Aboard The Polar Express” literacy and activity night.
JAG is a new program at West Wendover High School. The purpose of JAG is to help Nevada’s youth earn a high school diploma with the skills to excel in the workforce and/or in post-secondary education, regardless of personal obstacles. One of our main objectives is community service. Our JAG students have come up with a wonderful community service project for West Wendover Elementary students.
“The Polar Express” literacy and activity night will take place in the West Wendover High School gym. West Wendover Elementary students Pre K-4th grade are invited. JAG students will be reading the story Polar Express as well as taking students to various activities that will be set up around the gym. West Wendover Elementary School students are invited to wear their pajamas for this event. JAG students will also be dressing up in pajamas. Polar Express conductors, Santa Clause and the West Wendover High School Wolverine mascot will be making a special appearance. We will be serving hot chocolate, candy canes and yummy chocolate chip cookies.
While the elementary students are in the gym with JAG, their parents are invited to attend our Polar Express literacy workshop in the West Wendover High School library. The workshop will be put on by West Wendover Elementary School teachers. Literacy plays an important role in our student’s education. This event will not only help JAG students develop the skills and ability to interact with elementary students; it will also help parents learn different techniques to help their students at home.
The excitement does not end there! West Wendover Elementary Library Program and PTO have purchased 140 Polar Express train tickets. On Thursday December 18 at 2:30pm there will be two buses headed to Ely for a REAL Polar Express train ride. These FREE tickets will be given out on a first come basis to parents who attend the Polar Express Literacy Workshop. Parents must accompany their student(s) to Ely. ALL parents who attend the workshop will receive a FREE Polar Express book.