001[Music] Oh no, I cannot go swimming now. >> Hoffman Boston is going to be one of the schools in Arlington that is going to host the Reader Rise program. It's a new program in Arlington that invites volunteers in the community to join our students in supporting their reading skills. Our readers rise volunteers will be working at three of our elementary schools to start. Long branch, Barrett, and Hoffman Boston. >> The kids really like the small group or individual attention. And it's something that even the best classroom teacher just doesn't have the time to do, but I can float around in the classroom. It's a win-win situation for everybody, I think. Okay, so there's the period. So, let's stop and let Ben lead on page two and we'll go around this way. >> He's in here
002one to two afternoons a week and he pulls reading groups during small group time. He works with the kids during phonics, especially our students who don't know all their letter sounds. >> It's important to be a good reader because you need to read stuff when you're an adult. And if you don't know how to read when you're an adult, then it will be harder. And it's so fun to read chapter books. You learn new words. >> I like reading because we can like learn more and be smart and stuff. >> It's difficult in our community with a lot of English language learners to give them enough one-on-one time really practicing reading enough decodables being read to. And so I think that the more volunteers we have, the more opportunities the students will be able to
003gain from it. >> If Mr. Dam was in here, the teacher will have to do a lot of work and we couldn't do it by ourselves. >> We could use more volunteers. The the more adults there are in the classroom um who are enthusiastic about learning and working with children, the better. >> I think that it's a great thing because the more parent volunteers we have, the more community volunteers we have, the more involvement it is. So, I think that this program is a great way to get everyone involved and see how important education is. Hello everyone. It is so great to see so many people to celebrate the milestone for the Arlington Community High School. Again, another round of applause. Here we are >> to the students and teachers. May this be a catalyst
004for learning, inspiration, and and opportunity. >> At Amazon, it's always been about partnerships. by virtue of colllocating the high school with Amazon is really a representation of that deep commitment not only to Arlington County but to the the education system as well. And the arrival of the high school is going to be awesome. >> This home is more than just a building. It's a place where our students can feel stability, belonging, and pride. It is a place where we can deepen our roots, strengthen our programs, and build lasting partnerships with Amazon and this amazing and thriving business and education community. Together, we are creating opportunities that extend beyond the classroom and connect learning to the community, linking students to internships, mentorships, and real world career pathways. I feel like it's really big because it's just
005like opening doors to our futures. >> It meant a lot to me. Um, coming here, I didn't really have a lot. I didn't know anybody and I really did not have any high hopes for myself, but this school really made me see things through a different perspective. Um, they helped me stay on top of everything. They talked to me politely and made sure they were always there for me. It's a really big thing that's happened to us and Amazon's a really big company. So, we're really glad to be a part of that community. >> You didn't just give us a school, you gave us a place to dream. I am so extremely grateful and honored to be here today to celebrate the unveiling of our new home. I'm looking forward for our new beginning to
006Arlington Community High School. And once again, thank you guys so much. >> Three, two, one, move that bus. Wow. [Music]