2008 Read Across America, Feb. 25 - 29 

ASK participates in the nation's largest reading celebration

 

ASK students participated, along with 45 million children, in the nation's largest reading celebration - Read Across America. Sponsored by the National Education Association, Read Across America is celebrated each year in conjunction with the birthday of children's author Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.

At ASK Elementary School, students enjoyed a week-long celebration of reading. Each day, students were invited to wear something special and bring a book to read.

Adding to the fun, art teachers Denise Jackson and Barbara Holt made tall red and white "Cat in the Hat" hats with the students. Music teachers Tricia Eckert and Seth Riehl taught the students songs about reading such as "One O' Clock - Read!" and "We Love to Read at ASK." And, much to everyone's enjoyment, school librarian Linda Mole read a selection of Dr. Seuss books.

The cafeteria even got involved in the fun - serving "green eggs and ham" to the students Feb. 28. Thanks Mr. Preiskines and staff!
 

The week culminated on Friday with a special guest appearance by The Cat in the Hat and several local VIPs who took time from their schedules to come read to the students.

Special thanks to our guest readers Port Jervis Mayor Gary Lapriore, Port Jervis Councilman-At-Large Dick Roberts, Port Jervis Police Chief Bill Worden, Superintendent John Xanthis and Assistant Superintendents John Bell and Lorrie Case, and our Assistant Principal Linda Korycki and Principal Donna Muro.