March 11, 2021 at 6:45 PM
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - With all the anxiety and uncertainty of the past year, Appleby Elementary students enjoyed a slice of normalcy by celebrating the annual Read Across America Week March 1 through March 5. Whether virtual or in-person, the second through fifth grade students got to dress up, participate in fun activities, and enjoy favorite books all in honor of the globe s most recognized children s book authors, Dr. Seuss.
The National Education Association christened Read Across America Day on March 2, 1988. March 2 is Dr. Seuss birthday. Their goal was to throw the biggest party to spotlight the joys of reading and center it around one of the most notable kids author. Seuss published more than 60 books throughout his career. Many schools like Appleby have turned the one-day reading event into a weekly celebration.
Nearly 4,000 Wilkes-Barre Area elementary school students were treated to a virtual volunteer reading event on Tuesday, March 2, led by 14 guest readers and coordinated by United Way of Wyoming Valley.
The first-of-its-kind event titled âUnited to Readâ was held in conjunction with âRead Across America Week,â a national literacy initiative aimed at drawing attention to the importance of literacy while celebrating the birthday of Theodore Geisel, better known as the famous childrenâs author, Dr. Seuss.
More than 150 classrooms participated in the event. Virtual readings were provided by local celebrity volunteers from across the area including United Way of Wyoming Valleyâs President and CEO, Bill Jones.
âThe blooming spring is the smile of the ever-joyful nature.â â Debasish Mridha
As soon as the temperature reaches 60 degrees, it soon will be Easter Sunday and baseball season will be right around the corner. Hopefully, this year, we will be able to enjoy lifeâs little pleasures. In less than two weeks, spring will have sprung.
A huge thanks to all who took the time to email, call, or text me, wishing me good health. Your good thoughts are appreciated.
Church candy sale
Pilgrim Congregational Church, 172 Center Ave., Plymouth, is taking orders for candy. The candy sale features 1/2 pound boxes of peanut butter cups and 1/2 pound boxes of coconut cups for $7 each.
Stacy read to first graders from John Adams Elementary in Scranton via Zoom. Author: WNEP Web Staff Updated: 5:33 PM EST March 5, 2021
SCRANTON, Pa. Newswatch 16 s Stacy Lange shared a book virtually with some students in Scranton on Friday morning.
Stacy read One Fish Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish to two first grade classes from John Adams Elementary in Scranton via Zoom.
The school is celebrating a virtual Read Across America Week.
Each day has a special theme, and this was crazy sock day. There were guest readers throughout the week.
Read Across America Week takes place March 1 through March 5 this year and the theme is Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers.
Osage Cemetery Association schedules March 11 meeting
TORONTO The Osage Cemetery Association will hold an informational meeting on March 11 at 1 p.m. at the Osage Church, township Road 242, Toronto.
Those with family members or loved ones who have been laid to rest at the cemetery, owners of burial plots or those interested in helping to preserve the future of the cemetery and church are welcome to attend to discuss the improvements of both the cemetery and the church.
Face masks are required for the safety of everyone in attendance.
For information, contact Mike Swickard, association president, at (740) 632-2697.
Media club visiting schools for Read Across America today