Windsor student applies to become elephant ambassador
Fourth graders treated to Zoom visit with Elephant Aid International’s CEO and founder.
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WINDSOR In celebration of Read Across America Day on March 2, fourth-grade Windsor School teacher Kayla Coitrone and her class hosted a Zoom visit from Elephant Aid International’s CEO and Founder Carol Buckley.
Carol Buckley
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Buckley, an internationally-recognized authority in the retirement, rehabilitation and welfare of captive-held elephants, read the students her book, “Tarra and Bella: The Elephant and Dog who Became Best Friends.” The reading was followed up by a lively question-and-answer period.
Buckley’s visit to the classroom was part of EAI’s new Elephant Ambassador Program, according to a news release from Helen Beesley, Elephant Aid International, Education Committee chairwoman.
Serenity Clyde as the Cat in the hat.
Zak Allison as Pet the Cat.
Savannah William-Fiebelkorn as Thing 2.
Natalie Crowell as Amelia Bedelia.
Aubree Halpiany as the Cat in the hat. Aleah Delgado as Miss Thing. Serenity Clyde as the Cat in the hat. Zak Allison as Pet the Cat. Savannah William-Fiebelkorn as Thing 2. Natalie Crowell as Amelia Bedelia. Aubree Halpiany as the Cat in the hat.
Dunkirk Elementary School 5 celebrated the famous children’s book author, Dr. Seuss, this month. His birthday was Tuesday, March 2, which is also Read Across America Day.
In past years, School 5 has had members of the surrounding area come to school to read to the students during the weeklong celebration. Due to the issues surrounding Covid-19 this was not able to be held this year.
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