Danbury School Celebrates 'Read Across America' Day

Students at Shelter Rock Elementary School devoted 20 minutes in the morning to quiet reading on March 2, which is recognizes as ‘Read Across America’ Day and is also Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

To celebrate the day, the students decorated their classroom doors with themes from Dr. Seuss’ books.

“We stress the importance of reading,” Principal Julia Horne said in a statement. “Reading should not be a chore.”

The National Education Association is dedicated to building a nation of readers through its signature program, Read Across America. Now in its 18th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources.

Shelter Rock was recognized this year as one of 30 schools in the state to qualify as a “success story” by the Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now (ConnCAN). Shelter Rock was recognized, among other things, for its academic progress, contributions to the community and 100 percent parent participation in attendance at parent-teacher conferences. More than 70 percent of the students at the school are English Language Learners and the school has implemented strategies to successfully close the gap such as hosting family literacy nights.

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