Raintree Elementary - Baldwin, LA
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Louisiana's Raintree Elementary students are working hard to read on grade level!
Nestled between the sugarcane fields of south-central Louisiana stands Raintree Elementary School. Our school is part of the St. Mary Parish School System. There are 620 students enrolled in our Pre-K through 5th grade school. Raintree’s student population has a poverty rate above 90%. Many of our students are reading below grade level.
One of our school’s goals is to have all students reading on grade level by the time they enter third grade. In order to do this, we ask that all students read 20 minutes each night. However, many students do not have books at home. We will use the books donated through PaperBack Swap as part of this endeavor. Our school’s motto is “The Raintree Family will raise expectations for all learners.” With your help, we will be able to accomplish this!
Marie L. Cole, M. Ed.
Curriculum Facilitator/Literacy Coach
Raintree Elementary
WOW! What a quick response! Thank you, thank you, thank you! The students and staff at Raintree Elementary cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity.
To quote Leo Rosten, “The purpose of life is not to be happy – but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all.”
To all of you that helped Raintree Elementary to reach its goal – you have made all the difference in the lives of our children! This wonderful program will touch the lives of countless students. Thank you!
Marie L. Cole, M. Ed.
Curriculum Facilitator/Literacy Coach
Raintree Elementary