Competition Fosters Success at The Redeemer’s School

Our school Reading Fair is more than just an academic event; it’s a vibrant celebration of literacy, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Every year, students from first grade to eighth grade get an opportunity to showcase their love for books and literature, transforming the school into a hub of imagination and learning. The Reading Fair nurtures students' comprehension skills, enhances their critical thinking abilities, and fosters a lifelong appreciation for literature. It also promotes public speaking skills, as students are tasked with presenting their projects to classmates and even judges at the district level!

One of the most magical aspects of the Reading Fair is the way it brings stories to life. Walking through the Fair is like stepping into a literary wonderland, with vibrant displays of creativity.  Members of our school community act as judges for our school-level Fair and work to calculate the scores that determine which Reading Fair boards will move on to represent TRS at the District Fair. Mrs. Raya Abrisambra, a friend of TRS, has participated as a judge in several fairs over the years. “I love seeing all of the boards and how the students interpret the books,” she says. “I recognize many books that I also love such as ‘The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe’ but one of my favorites was the book about Ghandi. Very inspiring and true,” Mrs. Abrisambra went on to say.

Sixteen TRS students earned the opportunity to represent the school at the District Fair, which will be held at Hartfield Academy on February 26th. There, our amazing students will compete with other schools in our district for a chance to showcase their work at the Overall Fair to be held at the Clyde Muse Center later this Spring.

Winners listed by grade:

1st Grade—

Laila Casnel, 1st place

Jahari Perkins, 2nd place

Ruthie Owens, 3rd place

2nd Grade—

Zyaire Sparrow, 1st place

Kinsley Williams, 2nd place

Layla Smith, 3rd place

3rd Grade—

Jackson Owens, 1st place

Wynn Holmes, 2nd place

Kennedi Nichols, 3rd place

4th Grade—

Lance Fernandez, 1st place

A’miyah Morton, 2nd place

Kenyatta Brinston, 3rd place

5th grade—

Everly Rodriguez, 1st place

Londyn Nichols, 2nd place

Kristopher Grant, 3rd place

Non-Fiction—

Stephen Emeakpor, 1st place

Elijah O’Banner, 2nd place

6th grade—

Charleigh Davis, 1st place

Alyssa Washington, 2nd place

Terrence Nichols, 3rd place

Jr. High—

Kyle Johnson, 1st place

London Hogan, 2nd place

Landon Wright, 3rd place

Pictured are a few of our First Grade Reading Fair participants: 

Participant - Jaleigh Davis

Participant - Brooklyn Graham