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Read Across America
is an annual reading motivation and awareness program sponsored by the
National Education Association that calls for every child in every
community to celebrate reading. It is held during the month of March to
honor the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss. The purpose of Read Across America is simply to encourage children to read. Motivating children to read is an important factor in student achievement and creating life-long successful readers. Research has shown that children who are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school. |
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St. Anthony School will join with teachers, librarians, school staffs, parents and grandparents in cities and towns across the nation in celebration of reading. Every student will be asked to participate. A giant used book sale will be held in the Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Read Across America week. On Friday, March 26 the entire school will participate in D.E.A.R. – Drop Everything and Read. Everyone – students, teachers, staff – will stop and read. Students can bring in slippers, a pillow, stuffed animal, etc. to comfortably snuggle up for a fun reading break. Other student activities will vary by grade level.
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Reader's Pledge
I promise to read Each day and each night. I know it's the key To growing up right. I'll read to myself, I'll read to a crowd. It makes no difference If silent or loud. I'll read at my desk, At home and at school, On my bean bag or bed, By the fire or pool. Each book that I read Puts smarts in my head, 'Cause brains grow more thoughts The more they are fed. So I take this oath To make reading my way Of feeding my brain What it needs every day. |
 Used Book SaleJUST 25¢ EACH (PLUS ONE FREE BOOK FOR EVERYONE!!)
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