Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Friday March 1st was Read Across America Day.   This nationwide observance that promotes reading and coincides with the birthday of Dr. Seuss.  We celebrated with a special Mystery Reader (of course!).  

Ann Marie DePetto came from our Central Office to read us her favorite Dr. Seuss book, McElligot's Pool.  This is one of Dr. Seuss' earlier books.  It was first published in 1947!   We liked hearing about all the different kinds of fish little Marco was hoping to catch while he was fishing in McElligot's Pool! Thanks Ann Marie.

The Djembe!

In honor of Black History Month, our school PTA sponsored a  visit from  the New Haven School of African Dance and Drumming.  One member came all the way from the Republic of Guinea in West Africa.   These gentlemen

 shared  West African dance and storytelling with us.   We loved it.  

We danced.

We played on the djembe (jim-bay)!

We clapped our hands.

We had an amazing time.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.  It was a fantastic experience for all of us!