Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Launch Statewide Summer Reading Challenge with Kick-Off Event at Denti Elementary School

Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Launch Statewide Summer Reading Challenge with Kick-Off Event at Denti Elementary School 

WHAT: 

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon will visit L.V. Denti Elementary School in Rome to officially kick off the New York State Assembly’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. During the event, the Assemblywoman will personally distribute reading materials and spend time reading to each kindergarten classroom, encouraging students to embrace literacy and imagination throughout the summer. 

WHEN: 

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 

9:30 AM – 10:40 AM 

WHERE: 

L.V. Denti Elementary School 

1001 Ruby Street 

Rome, NY 13440 

WHY: 

The Summer Reading Challenge is an annual initiative that promotes literacy by encouraging students in grades K–6 to read at least 15 minutes a day for 40 days during July and August. Students track their progress using an official reading calendar provided by the Assemblywoman’s office. Those who complete the challenge are eligible to receive a New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading Certificate. 

This initiative helps combat summer learning loss and encourages reading as a joyful, lifelong habit. The Assemblywoman’s visit reflects her commitment to supporting local schools, uplifting students, and promoting educational equity across the Mohawk Valley.