Elementary filled with activities for Reading Month

by Emily Hines

The month of March in the elementary school at Pittsford means Reading Month. There are various activities happening in this month to celebrate reading. Reading is very important, which is why elementary teachers are supporting this month and all of the activities planned.

Something that is going on all month is the participation of every classroom decorating their classroom doors with the theme of the month. “They are decorating their doors because of reading month based on either a book title or something that goes along with the theme. The theme is ‘chill out and read’,” stated Mrs. Cunningham.

The activity of decorating classroom doors is also a favorite of the students. “My classroom door is three polar bears jumping up and down. I liked helping. I liked drawing,” shared 5th grader Jacob Phorps. Reading month is filled with activities that everyone can participate in and enjoy!

Another activity taking place to celebrate reading month was Family Night. Family Night was held in the elementary part of the school and consisted of many activities for even the parents to do. “We had centers located around the building, from the Book Fair to the ‘Make-It/Take-It’ center, to smart board presentations. It went really well; we had about 75-80 people,” shared elementary principal and superintendent Mr. Shaw. Family night was a great idea to bring parents and children closer when it comes to reading. “We were just trying to encourage the parents to read with the kids,” stated Mr. Shaw.

Another important event happening in the elementary this month is the visiting of Mr. Caswell, the local ex-state representative. Many teachers of the elementary classes thought this demonstrated to children how important reading actually is. “It re-enforced to children how important reading is and that somebody important, or even a grown up, would take the time to come and tell a story and talk to them,” shared Mrs. Saunders.

All these events are helping elementary students get excited to read, but it’s not only younger ages that need to do this. It’s important for people of all ages to read and be excited about it.