February 24, 2014 Dear Parents, Read across America celebration will be the week of March 3 - March 7.

It is a week to celebrate reading. Each day we will have a special activity that we will do as a way to celebrate reading. The children may bring in Dr. Seuss books from home to read and share. We want to see how many different ones we can have for sharing. If your child will be bringing in their Dr. Seuss books please make sure they are labeled with student name and have them bring them in Monday, March 3rd. The attached information sheet shows what we will be doing for each day of the week. Please fill out the bottom part if you are able to come in during Thursday, March 6th Read-a-Thon Day to read a story to the children. I am inviting parent readers to come in between 11:40 - 12:20. Dates to Remember: Monday, March 3rd: Sink Your Teeth into Green Eggs and Ham Day! Wear a green shirt! Tuesday, March 4th: School Improvement Day No School for Students Wednesday, March 5th: Mustache/Neon Day! Wear a mustache or wear some neon colors! Thursday, March 6th: Cat in the Hat Day! Wear stripes and wear your Cat in the Hathat! We will be having a Read-a-Thon Day in our classroom. Your child may bring in a sleeping bag or blanket, a small pillow, a stuffed animal and favorite books for reading. Parent readers may come from 11:40-12:20. Friday, March 7th: Character Mask Parade 1:45 p. m. *Outdoor Route*

Friday, March 7th will be our Character Mask Parade Day. Your child needs to pick a book with a favorite character and make the character mask at home. Directions will be sent home. Please help your child construct their character mask and send it in by Thursday, March 6th so your child will have a mask to wear in the parade. Parents are welcome to view the parade which begins at 1:45 on Friday, March 7th. Remember that Yearbook Online orders are due March 4th. Please continue to check your childs Homework and Friday Folders. Please sign the Friday Foldersit is my way to know that you saw your childs work and received any notes that were sent home. Sincerely, Diana Mebane **************************************************************** Yes, I will be able to come and read to the boys and girls on Thursday, March 6th during 11:40-12:20.
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