The Lorax at Blue Ridge

A special event took place at Blue Ridge Elementary School on Friday, March 2nd. Read Across America is an annual celebration of reading that coincides with the birthday of classic children’s author Dr. Seuss. This is a nationwide event that is sponsored by the National Education Association. On Friday, elementary librarian Mrs. Tench and reading specialist Mrs. Roe brought two Dr. Seuss characters to life as they traveled to each grade to talk about Dr. Seuss, discuss this year’s theme book, and take the Reader’s Oath. This year’s theme book was The Lorax, a cautionary tale against “mindless progress and the danger it poses to the earth’s natural beauty.” To prepare for this day, Miss Dibble, the elementary art teacher and her fifth grade art club made colorful and whimsical Truffula Trees that decorated the walls throughout the school. Truffula Trees were trying to be saved by the Lorax in the book. The Lorax said, “I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Since The Lorax is all about caring for the environment, Mrs. Tench and Mrs. Roe invited Mrs. Guerrero to come along and talk to the students about TerraCycle! Mrs. Guerrero, the ESL and gifted teacher, introduced and spearheads the TerraCycle program at Blue Ridge. Students discussed ways that our school helps the planet, looked at samples of TerraCycle items, and even saw some recycled products that TerraCycle makes with our trash. At the end of the presentation, every student received a Dr. Seuss bookmark and Seuss-themed stickers. Special thanks to everyone involved! We had a wonderful day centered on READING and RECYCLING!

Picture 0259: Team Seuss: Mrs. Roe, Mrs. Guerrero, Miss Dibble, Mrs. Tench
Picture 0253: Book characters, Cat in the Hat (Mrs. Kathy Roe) and the Lorax (Mrs. Janelle Tench), take the Reader’s Oath with 2nd Graders