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From YouTube: Aiken This Week - January 23, 2017 : Bikes and Books
Description
Aiken This Week visits North Aiken Elementary for a closer look at Aiken Department of Public Safety's Bikes and Books reading initiative. The program starts January 20, 2017, and volunteers are needed to work one-on-one with students.
Guests include:
• Lt. Karl Odenthal, Aiken Public Safety Community Services
• Cat Hamilton, North Aiken Elem. Reading Coach
A
Welcome
to
take
in
this
week,
I'm
a
Marine
Langston,
we're
here
at
North
Aiken
elementary
today
to
talk
about
a
joint
venture
between
the
Aiken
Department
of
Public
Safety
in
North
Aiken,
elementary,
the
bikes
in
books
program
and
today,
I'm
being
joined
by
Lieutenant
Carl
Oden
golf
with
Aiken
Department
of
Public
Safety
and
Kat
Hamilton,
who
is
the
literacy
coach
here
at
North,
Aiken
elementary
and
Kat?
Thank
you
so
much
for
hosting
us
today.
Well,
thank
you
for
coming.
A
B
Sure
I
was
writing.
One
of
the
feeder
areas
for
Noren
thankin
Elementary
is
Crossman.
Park
and
I
was
riding
my
bicycle
through
cross
and
park,
and
I
came
across
a
couple.
Kids
outside
and
I
went
ahead
and
stopped
and
started
talking
to
them
and
they're
like.
Oh,
that's,
a
really
cool
bike.
You
have
there
and
they
we're.
So
we
started
talking
about
bicycle
things
and
I
asked
them
if
they
had
a
bike.
B
Well,
so
we'll
do
that
format
for
two
days
for
two
times
we
come.
We
come
once
a
week
for
an
hour
and
then
the
third
week
that
we
come,
the
kids
have
an
entire
hands-on
day
where
they
can.
Actually
a
lot
of
them
are
tactile
learners.
And
so
it's
really
a
good
incentive.
Hey
I'll,
get
to
work
on
if
I
read,
I'll,
get
to
work
on
this
bike
and
learn
how
to
fix
my
own
bike.
So
it
really
ended
up
being
a
good
pairing.
It.
A
C
It's
a
win-win
situation
for
them.
Literacy,
wise
I,
know
the
way
that
you
get
better
at
reading
is
by
reading,
so
this
gives
them
an
opportunity
to
practice
their
reading
skills
when
the
teachers
instruct
in
the
classroom.
You
know
they
have
an
amount
of
time
to
practice,
and
so
then,
when
these
volunteers
are
Mentors
reading
mentors
as
we'll
call
them
when
they
come
in,
that's
an
extra
amount
of
time.
So
within
that
length
of
time
it's
possible
to
have
some
catch-up
growth.
So
we're
very
we're
very
grateful.
C
Fourth
grade
was
a
nice
balance
in
the
middle
because
they
can
really
talk
about
it
and
and
and
talk
it
up
to
their
younger
peers,
who
will
come
along
after
them
in
3rd
grade
and
in
the
grade
levels
below
as
well
as
have
something
you
know
that
they
can
share,
that
they
have
done
and
it
give
them
an
extra
boost
for
5th
grade.
Sure
start
small.
Try
to
do
it!
Well,
yes,
and
see
what
what
happens?
That's
a
result.
So.
A
B
C
Because
interest
is
a
big
thing:
that's
a
motivator
in
and
of
itself,
so
once
they've
they
already
have
their
books,
ready,
we've,
prepped
them
and
they're
excited
to
beat
the
band
because
they
asked
Miss
Cantwell
in
the
comment:
when
are
they
comments
so
they're
fully
ready
when
the
volunteers
come
in
and
and
they
get
with
their
student,
they
they
just
kind
of
gravitate
toward
each
other.
We
do
a
little
pairing
if
we
need
to
the
volunteer
with
particular
students
if
there
seems
to
be
a
little
lag,
I
mean
once
they
sit
together.
C
They
just
it's
just
that
simple
that
just
start
to
read.
They
have
a
conversation
which
is
also
good.
You
know
so
that
kind
of
breaks
the
ice
I
mean
they're,
building
rapport
with
each
other.
So
once
they
read
and
converse
with
each
other,
then
they
get
ready
to
hear
the
demonstration
and
see
the
demonstration
for
the
bikes
and
they're
even
more
excited
and
can't
wait
until
they
come
back
again.
Yes,
yes,.
A
B
Obviously,
the
School
District
is
our
first
partner,
but
we've
also
partnered
with
Safe
Kids
L
vacant
County,
because
one
of
the
things
we
also
do
is
we
talk
a
little
bit
about
you
know:
bicycle
awareness
and
bicycle
education
in
terms
of
writing
safely.
We
know
that
many
kids
that
get
hurt
throughout
the
year
are
usually
out
on
bike
or
something
like
that,
and
just
not
following
the
rules
of
the
road
they
may
not
know.
B
What's
the
safest
way
to
ride
they've
a
lot
of
the
children's
injuries
at
the
hospital
or
a
lot
of
times,
they've
they've
fallen
off
a
bike
and
they're
not
wearing
a
helmet,
so
we
partner
with
safe,
safe
kids
from
Aiken
County,
and
they
provide
some
help
in
the
past.
They
provided
helmets
for
us.
We
make
sure
they're
fitted
properly
to
the
individual
student
and
then
we
actually
the
last
time
we
come.
We
actually
do
a
little
bike
rodeo
in
the
bus
parking
lots
which
which
they
seem
to
really
enjoy
it's
a
lot.
B
It's
a
lot
of
food
for
us,
as
well
as
watching
the
kids
ride
around
we've
partnered
with
the
Aiken
bike
club.
You
know
they've
helped
us,
and
so,
as
both
our
reading
mentors
and
also
in
terms
of
some
of
the
bike,
mechanics
section
where
we
fix
teach
them
how
to
fix
flat
tires
this
year,
we're
partnering
with
some
local
churches
to
get
some
additional
volunteers
from
there,
and
you
know,
like
I,
said
the
school
district.
B
We
we
geared
up
towards
9:00,
but
if
we
run
this
is
a
larger
class
that
we're
doing
this
year,
so
I
think
we'll
probably
just
keep
going
a
little
bit
longer
this
year,
but
it's
gonna,
you
know
we,
we
our
target
date,
is
9
weeks
because
that's
you
know
the
quarter,
but
if
it
runs
a
little
bit
longer,
that's
okay!
That's.
A
A
This
this
program
was
was
born
out
of
Public.
Safety
really
is
another
proactive
approach
to
positively.
You
know
to
engage
with
the
community
and
a
positive
experience
and
give
our
kids
an
opportunity
to
have
a
rapport,
get
to
know
an
officer
possibly
or
just
an
adult
person,
and
then
we
have
the
reading
component
in
it
and
and
the
life
skills
and
and
the
bicycle
can
you
can
both
of
you
talk
about
this?
The
impact
you
think
that
this
has
had
in
the
strengths
of
the
program?
Well,.
B
I
think
it
has
in
theirs
twofold
to
it.
I
think.
The
first
thing
is,
you
know,
just
by
letting
these
kids
know
that
hey
you've
got
a
community
out
here
outside
your
family.
That
loves
you,
it
wants
to
see
you
be
safe
and
succeed,
and
the
second
thing,
as
far
as
I
know
the
mentors
that
we've
I've
worked
with
we
talking.
We,
we
reassess
our
performance
afterwards
and
talk
about
things
after
the
kids
have
gone
back
to
class
and
all
the
volunteers
have
gotten
so
much
from
the
kids.
Just
it
is
they.
B
You
know
we
do
it
for
the
children,
but
I
think
some
of
the
volunteers.
We've
had
have
gotten
twice
as
much
joy
and
satisfaction
from
helping
the
kids
and
seeing
the
joy
on
the
children's
face
when
they're
being
successful
at
you
know
advancing
in
their
reading.
It's
just
it's
a
great
pairing.
You
know
the
other
thing
is
you
know
the
chief
Branco
always
make
some
some
appearances
as
well,
so.
B
C
It's
fun
that
is
true,
I
love
that
it's
a
great
positive
impact
on
the
students
because
they
do
get
to
practice
their
reading
skills
they
do
get
to
strengthen
the
reading
component
in
reading
strengthens
the
writing.
So
I
love.
All
of
that.
That's
going
on
I
love
that
they
get
to
build
positive
relationships
with
the
police
officers
so
that
they
don't
have
to
see
them.
They
see
them
as
real
people
they're
our
friends
and
they
can
wave
to
them
when
they
see
them
out
and
about,
and
they
can
carry
this
mentality.
C
This
mindset
back
home
and
into
the
community
at
large
I,
absolutely
love
that
the
the
students
have
an
opportunity
to
share
this
experience
with
their
teacher,
and
it
helps
the
teacher
because
the
teacher
that
is
involved,
for
example,
the
teachers
class
that
we're
serving
or
working
with
that
teacher,
can
have
this
chance
to
assess
kids.
You
may
walk
around
with
their
clipboard
as
the
students
are
reading
with
or
having
their
reading
together.
The
reading
mentors
that
teacher
can
can
have
an
assessment
opportunity.
C
She
may
have
her
checklist
and
if
she
is
wondering
whether
or
not
Sally
is
noticing
punctuation
marks,
if
she's
comprehending
what
he
or
she
is
reading,
she
has
this
opportunity
to
engage
and
taking
some
anecdotal
notes
and
checking
off
a
student's
progress,
so
it
it
helps
everybody.
Of
course,
I
am
a
globe
of
course,
as
well
as
the
administrators
in
the
building.
So
on
behalf
of
Miss
P
and
mr.
Jones,
we
are
very
grateful
that
we
were
chosen
at
North.
Thank
you.
It's.
A
A
very
holistic
approach,
I
mean
cap
from
what
you
were
saying.
You
know
to
build
the
relationship
with
the
officer
to
take
it
back
home.
I
know
that
Carl
golf
had
opportunities
and
situations
where
it's
even
connected
further
into
the
families,
and
you
know
what
a
special
program,
what
a
very
innovative
program
that
you
have.
That's,
really
really
wonderful,
yeah.
C
Who
else
can
can
read
books
and
get
to
learn
about
bikes
and
then,
when
it's
all
said
and
done
officer
odenthal
and
his
team
as
I'll
call
them?
They
bring
literature,
magazines
and
things
that
the
students
can
read
and
they
have
the
bicycle
mechanics
manual.
If
you
will
so,
then
that
is
another
opportunity
for
the
students
to
read
and
now
I'm
interested
in.
Why
I
am
reading
this
and
because
I've
sat
with
them
and
I've
engaged
with
them.
Hands-On
I
understand
I'm
reading
exactly.
A
B
Well,
we're
always
in
and
searching
for
for
volunteers
that
are
willing
to
work
with
kids
and
one
of
the
things
that
we're
fortunate
enough
is,
as
Kat
has
gone
ahead
and
drawn
up
a
little
worksheet
for
us
to
help
us
do
assist
a
teacher
in
terms
of
assessment.
For
example,
if
I
see
something
that
might
help
the
teacher
help,
this
student
I
can
go
ahead
and
make
note
of
that
so
that
I
can
pass
that
on
to
the
teacher.
C
B
We're
also
looking
for
volunteers
who
have
some
knowledge
of
bike.
Mechanics,
you
don't
have
to
be
a
world-class
wrench.
Turner
I
mean
if
you
just
can
do
some
simple
things
with
some
tools.
You
know
it's.
We
try
to
break
them
down
into
groups
of
four
for
students
for
one
off
or
one
officer
or
one
adult,
and
then
you
know
we'll
cover
all
the
things
you
need
to
know
about
it.
We
just
need
to
make
sure
that
we
have
an
adult
there
trying
to
help
them
get
that
task
done
so
volunteers
as
far
as
that.
B
C
B
Children's
books
or
you
want
to
buy
a
book
and
donate
it.
A
lot
of
these
kids
don't
have
any
books
at
the
house.
So
it's
it's.
It's
good
for
for
that,
as
well.
Like
I
know,
one
of
the
children
that
I
worked
with
in
the
past
said
you
know,
do
you
have
any
brothers
and
sisters
I?
Do
you
know
they?
This
particularly
child
lived
with
his
great
mother,
and
we
said
you
know:
hey.
Do
you
wanna?
B
My
grandmother
doesn't
care
if
I
read
to
her
or
not
as
well
I
tell
you
what
how
about
you
read
to
your
little
brother,
then,
because
they
could
you
could
practice
your
reading
at
home.
You
could
take
this
book
home,
you
could
read
it
you
could.
You
could
have
this
book
and
you
could
you
can
then
read
to
your
little
brother
or
sister
and
and
then
to
my
knowledge,
that's
what
ended
up
a
thing.
I
mean
I
can't
say
he
went
alright,
but
he
said
he
did
so
think.
B
So
if
there's
a
lot
of
good
things,
and
also
if
you
have
an
old
bike
that
you're
not
using
and
it's
in
decent
shape,
I
don't
want
to
have
to
rehab
a
whole
bike.
That's
totally
trashed
out,
but
if
it's
a
if
it's
usable-
and
maybe
your
kids
have
outgrown
it,
we
could
go
ahead
and
look
at
that
bike
and
we
could
do
some
basic
mechanics
on
it.
And
you
know
if
a
child
doesn't
have
a
bike,
we
might
be
able
to
provide
them
with
it.
B
One
of
the
things
we
do
as
well
as
I
mentioned.
We
do
that
bike
rodeo
at
the
end,
where
we
teach
them
some
riding
skills,
well
bring
bikes
to
that
that
particular
vent
so
that
the
kids
will
have
something
arrived.
We
don't
have
to
try
to
get
all
these
bikes
from
home
for
that
class
period,
so
so
we're
always
in
search
of
bikes.
We
get
some
from
the
property
room,
but
sometimes
those
are
in
pretty
bad
shape.
So
if
you
have
a
bike,
it
that's
in
decent
shape.
A
B
A
B
Just
one
thing
that
the
the
kids
we've
worked
with
in
the
past
and
I've
met
this
class
that
we're
gonna
be
working
with
on
it.
Just
have
been
just
just
a
great
group
of
kids
I
mean
these
are
really
good.
Kids
that
just
just
want
to
learn.
I
mean
they're
they're
eager
to
dive
into
the
books,
and
it's
it's
great
that
we
can
provide
that
kind
of
energy
to
help
them
get
there.
So.