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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Xi Lambda Chapter and Copernicus Elementary

2008-2009 Activities

  • APA has held two events so far this year where APA members read to students using books donated through Reading is Fundamental. After the reading event, the students were able to keep the literature.

2007-2008 Activities

  • On May 22, 2007, students of Copernicus Elementary got to pick out books donated by Alpha Phi Alpha members
  • "We had a fantastic year with our Alpha Phi Alpha Partnership this year. Mr. Gaston and many of his Alpha Brothers contributed time as well as distributed books to our students."
    - Ms. Linda Martin, Principal of Copernicus (6/25/08)

  • On April 17, 2008, APA members attended Copernicus's Report Card Pick Day to see the students and meet their parents.

Previous Activities

  • APA held regular book handouts at Copernicus, where students get to choose from a selection of donated books and bring their chosen book home with them.
  • Every year, APA members read to students once a month to promote recreational reading.
  • APA has donated over $1500 in books to Copernicus during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 school years

Page updated 23 March 2009