Since 2009, Read to Ride Inc. has been committed to encouraging local students to read and be active. As an educator and parent of two boys, I understand that reading is the foundation of all learning and plays a vital role in preparing children for future success.

In today’s digital world, it has become increasingly important to promote the health and well-being of our youth. The Read to Ride Inc. motto, “Exercise the Mind and Body,” perfectly blends together the belief that all children should read and all children should be active.

Over the past several years students at Oakdale Elementary School in Montville have been immersed in reading. Each week they record the amount of time spent reading and submit their reading tickets for a chance to win a bike or a gift card for a sporting goods store. This program is a win-win for the students at Oakdale; they log hours and hours of reading and participate in an exciting reading rally at the end of the year with a chance to log hours and hours of exercise. This dedication to improving the education and health of the children in the local community is commendable. 

Jill Mazzalupo

Principal Oakdale School

Montville