Independent reading is one of the most powerful ways students can strengthen their skills and develop a lifelong love of learning. Regular reading builds vocabulary, improves comprehension and fluency, strengthens writing, and helps students develop the background knowledge they need to succeed across all subject areas. Just as importantly, choosing books that match their own interests gives students opportunities to explore new ideas, perspectives, and experiences while building independence and confidence as readers. We encourage all RCMS students to make reading a regular part of their routine—because even a few minutes of reading each day can add up to meaningful growth over time.
Our goal is for students to read 500,000 minutes this school year. So far, BeanStack (our reading tracking program) shows that we've read 93,000 minutes so far. What a strong start! Keep up the good work, Lions!
