March 5, 2014 at 4:33 p.m.
Crescent Elementary School celebrates Read Across America week
Crescent Elementary School celebrates Read Across America week
This year's focus was on the works of Dr. Seuss, so each reader picked out their favorite Seuss book to share with the students. After each book was read there was a short question-and-answer session so the students could ask each guest reader questions about their role in the community.
This is the second time this school year that the public has been invited into classrooms to read to students, something principal Kelly Huseby said is very beneficial to the students.
"The first time was this fall while we celebrated American Education Week. That's when we first invited community members in," Huseby said.
"This time it's specifically for Read Across America week celebrating Dr. Suess. It's just great seeing how excited the kids get to have people come in to read to them."
Huseby said each time community members spend time with the kids, it opens their eyes to the world around them.
"I think it's amazing for kids to see community members coming into our building, seeing that the community is a part of our school and not just those that work in our school every day," Huseby said. "It's great to bring in our community leaders and volunteers into our building to interact with the kids."
While the main focus is on the importance of reading, Huseby said the time spent with guest readers also helps students learn about the different professions held by adults in the community.
"Part of the second grade curriculum is to bring in community members and parents, that's coordinated by our school counselor and the teachers, to bring them in for career awareness for the kids," Huseby said. "It's a nice opportunity to get a little bit of background on what our guest readers do as well, which the kids love. They find it all very interesting."
The outpouring of support shown by the community is something Huseby said makes her very proud.
"We're so greatly appreciative of the time that everyone gives to us. I feel very fortunate and proud that our community is willing and ready and just so giving of their time - leaving their jobs for a brief amount of time to come be in our school and be with our kids. It makes me, as our principal, feel like our community really rallies around and supports our school and our students," Huseby said.
As for the first graders who got to enjoy a couple of Dr. Seuss classics, they said they enjoy the time spent with the guest readers for a variety of different reasons.
Some like it because they learn.
"I like when people come in to read books to us because if it's a real book, I really like learning new facts about animals and things," said a boy named Reid.
Some like it when it's their turn.
"I like people coming in to read because they let you read with them sometimes and I like reading with people," added a young lady named Sarah.
Some like it because of bees.
"I like people coming in because they teach about, like, bees and stuff. I like learning about bees," a youngster named Logan responded.
Some like it so much they will say "read some more" please.
"We like having people read to us," noted a student named Brookie. "It's a lot of fun."
Marcus Nesemann may be reached at [email protected].
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