Blue Ridge Elementary celebrated Read Across America on Friday, March 1st, with an afternoon assembly. This event is sponsored by the National Education Association and always takes place on or near March 2nd, which is the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year’s book was Dr. Seuss’s ABC’s, a book about two dogs, Ichabod and Izzy, who journey through the alphabet and meet characters that begin with each letter. At the assembly, the students enjoyed the book read in a variety of ways. First for enjoyment, then acted out by some of our elementary students and teachers, and finally a Readers’ Theater activity where different grade levels read certain pages. Facts about the famous Dr.Seuss or Theodor Geisel were shared as well as a mini lesson on the figurative language device of alliteration. To highlight the importance of reading, students joined librarian, Mrs. Tench, in reciting “The Readers’ Oath”. The day was made extra special by the PTO purchasing Cat in the Hat pencils and ABC cookie treats for every student. Back in the classroom while eating their ABC cookies, Mrs. Wolfe’s 5th grade class was able to spell a total of 257 words as they compiled a list on the board. A day of fun and learning was had by all! We look forward to next year’s Read Across America which will be celebrated on Monday, March 3rd.
Elementary Students who performed parts in the book Dr. Seuss’s ABC’s
Front Row: Ryan Scott, Clayton Whitney, Garrett Conklin, KayLeen Conklin, Alanna Thornton, Olivia Martin, Carli Thornton Back Row: Morgan Mansfield, Ryan Mills, Tori Auckland, Andrew Scott, Madison Swisher, Sarah Marble, Jacob Morris
Acting out the Nn page: “Big N, little n, What begins with those? Nine new neckties and a nightshirt and a nose”
Jacob Morris, Olivia Martin, Ryan Mills, Alanna Thornton, Clayton Whitney, Andrew Scott, Morgan Mansfield, Ryan Scott, Sarah Marble
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| Mrs. Wolfe's class made as many words as they could with the ABC cookies given by PTO. They made a total of 257 words filling up the white board!!
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