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Storybooks Come Alive At Bratt Elementary For Literacy Week
January 29, 2011
Schools across Escambia County participated in “Celebrate Literacy Week” during the past school week.
At Bratt Elementary School Friday, it was much like a library shelf come alive, as students, teachers and staff dressed as their favorite storybook characters. Characters like Curious George, Amelia Bedelia, Harry Potter, Fancy Nancy and Charlie Brown roamed the hallways. The school also held a parade of characters at the end of the day, with more reading favorites from The American Girl series, Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones and The Cat in the Hat (along with, of course, Thing 1 and Thing 2).
For a photo gallery, click here.
The goals of “Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!” were to promote literacy throughout the state by raising awareness of the programs and projects offered by the Department of Education and its partner agencies and organizations, and most of all, to promote the enjoyment of reading for children and adults of all ages.
In addition to Storybook Character day, classes at Bratt Elementary participate in “Buddy Reading” as older students read aloud to younger students. Every morning on closed circuit television a “mystery reader” read a story and students had to make a guess to identify the reader. “Drop Everything and Read” occurred throughout the school each day, and on Tuesday the students joined others across Escambia County to contribute to the Million Minute Marathon by reporting to the state the total minutes they read on that day.
“The Reading Leadership Team at Bratt Elementary would like to thank all participants and parents for helping make reading fun,” said Lee Cassady, Bratt’s reading coach.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Scenes from “Celebrate Literacy Week” at Bratt Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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4 Responses to “Storybooks Come Alive At Bratt Elementary For Literacy Week”
Looking good Charlie Brown! Proud of my grandson Logan Chavers.
All of the children were adorable in their costumes ! I love you Spongebob Square Pants !
We had a lot of fun participating in “Literacy Week” – all in an effort to promote the enjoyment of being able to read. I particularly enjoyed the “Favorite Character Parade”.
The pictures in the photo gallery are wonderful. The pictures of the students “Buddy Reading” are priceless. To me, the look on their faces really captured the “true enjoyment” of reading.
I am already looking forward to our celebration next year!
you look great, Mckenna!!
love your Jasmine outfit!