2009 Read Across America
KNEA Read Aloud Winners!
Teachers want students to read and write. To commemorate Read Across America in 2009, KNEA teachers wanted students to read aloud what they write. Students were asked to write a personal letter to an author, living or deceased, from any genre explaining how the author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves and then read aloud and record what they wrote.
There are four winners out of nearly 100 entries (click here to see and hear the entries). Each student will receive $50 gift certificates. They are:
Ashley Haverkamp (Hear Ashley's Essay)
12th grade, Nemaha Valley High School
Parents: Brian & Kristina Haverkamp
Teacher: Cathy Enneking
Seneca, KS
Maddie Foster (Hear Maddie's Essay)
5th grade - Central Elementary School
Parents:Susan and Scott Foster
Teacher:Patty Sorensen
Library Media Specialist Jessica Karns
Holton, KS
Hunter Wishart (Hear Hunter's Essay)
8th grade - El Dorado Middle School
Parents: Julie Kobbe and Kevin Wishart
Teachers:Kirstie Towner Jan Pippig
Wichita, KS
Logan G. Barker (Hear Logan's Essay)
11th grade, Madison High School
Parents: Troy and Linda Barker
English Teacher: Cheri Hopson
Gifted Teacher: Karen Engle
Madison, KS
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About Read Across
The Cat (the one made famous by Dr. Seuss!) is always on the prowl for kids who are reading and ready to don the Cat's trademark red and white striped stovepipe hat to celebrate KNEA's Read Across America Day on March 2.
KNEA's literacy program focuses on the importance of reading to help children master basic skills. Read Across America encourages adults to "pick up a book and read with a child" on March 2, the birthday of the famous author Dr. Seuss.
As in past years, thousands of children, teenagers and adults are gearing up to make the 2009 reading extravaganza bolder, brassier, and bigger than ever. Joining them will be folks like Governor Kathleen Sebelius, civic leaders, grandparents, celebrities and businesspeople.
"Just as KNEA's Read Across America has become a national tradition, our goal is for reading to become a national pastime," said KNEA President Blake West. "We appreciate every adult in Kansas who makes reading a high priority."Click here for a sampling of events planned for KNEA's Read Across America.
Kansas AG virtually reads across Kansas to 35,000 students!
Attorney General Steve Six virtually "Read Across Kansas" to more than 35,000 students in the sixth annual Cox Communications' Read Across America Web cast on March 2, 2009. Elementary schools from Garden City to Iola and from Arkansas City to Topeka pre-registered to participate in this event to support the Kansas NEA's Read Across America program.
"If you've ever shared a book with a child, you know the joy and excitement this small but meaningful act can bring," said Six. "I encourage all adults to pick up a book and read with a child on Dr. Seuss' birthday, and throughout the year."
Attorney General Six read the Dr. Seuss book, "There's a Wocket in my Pocket!" to first graders at Whitson Elementary School in Topeka and via the Internet to schools statewide during the Web cast. Pre-registered schools entered to win either a $1,000 grant for their school library or a collection of Dr. Seuss books.
Kansas happenings!
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Lakin Schools hold a "Pop your Top with Dr. Seuss Day" - The students and their families are encouraged to bring their favorite pop to school and enjoy the beverage while reading with one another.
The Lindsborg Rotary Club will be reading with the pre-school children at Lindsborg Children's Center throughout the day.
Pray-Woodman Elementary in Maize is holding its second annual "Read Across America" competition through the months of January, February and part of March. Maps for each grade level are posted in the Library Media Center to see which class at each grade level reads the furthest from west to east. Cars for each class will advance 10 miles for every reading point earned. The winning class will earn a party with cake, punch and a movie, complete with a visit from the "Cat in the Hat".
The Nickerson High School Science Club members will go to Nickerson Elementary School and read to grades K-4.
In Olathe , there are door decorating contests, a giant floor bingo game with Dr. Seuss characters, a school-wide read-in and a decorated cake for lunch.
Crestview Girl Scouts Troop 526, in Shawnee , are providing donated books to families to encourage family reading.
Clark Elementary in Wichita has a read-in-the-dark night camp outside on the playground with flashlights to show you can read anywhere and have fun doing it.
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