South Whittier School District celebrated Read Across America in elementary schools across the District to highlight the importance and joy of reading.
Read Across America is a national celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This year elementary schools held their celebration on Friday, March 7. Schools throughout the district invited community members, SWSD board members, administration, and professionals to come visit classes and read a book to them. Some readers included SWSD superintendent, Dr. Gary Gonzales, SWSD administrators, Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez, Think Together staff, LA County Public Library staff, LA County Sheriffs, and many others.
Schools welcomed readers with coffee and breakfast in the morning and student volunteers came to escort their readers to their assigned classrooms. Readers brought their favorite books to read to students. The books they chose often were books they remember reading with their parents as young children, books that inspired them, or books related to their careers.
After reading their chosen story, readers spoke with students about the importance of reading, their profession, and what education and training were required to get them where they are today. There was then a time for discussion and students were able to ask questions.