Our Wildwood, Volume 51

Transforming the Elementary Library into a Celebration for Reading

The library is the heart of the elementary campus, a haven for students, and the hub for a Wildwood education. Fittingly, it’s about to get a major update! Renovated this summer, the refreshed library space will include a multitude of features specifically designed to enhance and encourage reading and literacy in our youngest learners. Among the improvements include new shelving and flexible fixtures, meant to improve access to books for students in an intentional way, as well as specific task lighting and adaptable spaces. Plans also include a reading cave, where students can immerse themselves in the joy of reading, separate from the world around them. “Wildwood has always invested in enhancing its reading curriculum and specialist staff,” said Gabrielle Dalmasy, Director of Major Gifts and Strategic Partnerships. “With this exciting renovation, we’ve now invested in the space where students can practice and hone those skills learned in the classroom. We are grateful for the generosity of the Wildwood families and The Ahmanson Foundation whose contributions made this special project a reality.” Thank you to all the amazing donors who have made this renovation possible.”

Organized and functional spaces help children develop executive functioning skills, empowering them to navigate resources on their own.

A reading cave provides students with a special place to share a story, while flexible walls create separation, allowing for multiple grades to visit the library simultaneously.

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