Tuesday, March 2nd is Read Across America Day! It is a day to celebrate the birthday of Theodore S. Geisel, his pen name that is familiar to children and parents all over the world is “Dr. Seuss.” He is an incredible author, the master of rhyme and rhythm; a writer who encourages children to read and have fun with wonderful illustrations and profound meanings. Some of his very popular books are: The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and Oh, The Places You’ll Go! , just to name a few. He wrote and illustrated 44 books, with 30 adapted for video and television. Del Cerro will be celebrating this annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. In cities and towns across the nation, teachers, teenagers, librarians, actors, athletes, parents, grandparents and others will bring reading excitement to children of all ages. It is a great time to celebrate and Del Cerro will be having two afternoon assemblies for our students and we will have four previous Del Cerro principals and our current PTA President share their favorite books and short readings. Parents are encouraged to read with students too. The poem below captures the spirit of Read Across America and invites anyone and everyone to enjoy “Read to Kids Day.”
Please join us at home on March 2nd and read! Interested parents can find great information on the internet at: www.nea.org/readacross/
You will be glad you did…
Read Across America Poem
You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,
To pick up a book and read with a child.
You're never too busy, too cool, or too hot,
To pick up a book and share what you've got.
In schools and communities,
Let's gather around,
Let's pick up a book,
Let's pass it around.
There are kids all around you,
Kids who will need
Someone to hug,
Someone to read.
Come join us March 2nd
Your own special way
And make this America's
Read to Kids Day.
