As students file into Queensbury Elementary School’s front doors early this Thursday morning, a gaze of excitement is laid upon a shiny new vending machine–one filled with brand-new books for children to choose.
“We want to give a huge thank you to the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) of QES!” said QES Principal Jessica Rossetti, “They worked so hard to get this approved through shared decision making and to have it delivered to the school.”
The book vending machine, located in an alcove near the front entrance, does not accept money, only shiny gold inchworm coins (pictured below) specific to the vending machine.
“A gold inchworm coin to be used at the book vending machine will be given to each elementary school child by teachers at least twice per year, as a reward for positive behaviors, on their birthday or other special day, and for completing summer reading!” said Assistant Principal Kristin Bergin.
