From March 3-7, Penn-Trafford elementary schools participated in Read Across America, a nationwide initiative designed to foster a love of reading in students.
As part of the celebration, a group of high school volunteers visited elementary schools across the district, sharing some of their favorite books with students in grades K-5. Their enthusiasm and storytelling helped inspire the younger students to develop a lifelong appreciation for reading.
Throughout the week, schools hosted themed dress-up days, adding excitement to the festivities. Students enjoyed Green Eggs and Ham Day, Pajama Day, Crazy Socks Day, and Dress Like a Book Character Day, bringing stories to life in a fun and interactive way.
The engaging activities made Read Across America a memorable experience, reinforcing the joy and importance of reading for students of all ages.
Level Green 1st-graders celebrated ‘green eggs and ham’ during their library class
McCullough 1st-graders Gemma Pons and Mason Foster dressed in honor of Dr. Seuss
11th-grader Brandon Coakley reads to the Harrison Park 3rd-graders
Level Green 1st graders Josie Fawcett and Hadlyn Dobo mix up some Seuss-inspired Oobleck
Mr. Mark Kurisko, president of the Library Board, read to third graders at Sunrise Elementary School and also described the many things the Penn Area Library has to offer
Mrs. MacArthur’s 2nd-graders at Sunrise enjoyed a pajama day theme: Grayson Branthoover, Jack Lawery, Spencer Sargo, Rocco Litterini, Lukas Hensell, Nino Campana, Damien Mlaka, and Noah Musisko
McCullough 2nd-graders dressed as their favorite book characters; here are Lily Sanchez dressed as Mal from the Descendants series, Mara Cass dressed as Junie B. Jones, and Ariana Bonetti dressed as Princess Ariana
Penn-Trafford High School students Kaitlyn Long and Emma Jones read to Mrs. Doyle’s first grade class at Trafford Elementary
11th-grader Trinity Alaia reads a book to Mrs. Cerutti’s first-grade class at Sunrise Elementary
At Level Green, Miss Nicole Bon, Mrs. Jessica Meyers, and Miss Erica Mull participate in a staff team-building competition to see who could build the tallest "Cat In The Hat" hat