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Dr Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day is a birthday celebration of the famous author. Join the Center for Community Engagement and Service and Read Across America in celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Volunteer visit several District elementary schools to read and play games with students.

Dr. Seuss Day festivities represent more than just the celebration of a century of literary achievements by one of America's most beloved authors; the use of rhyming patterns make his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be life-long readers. More importantly, literacy is a fundamental tool that helps ensure students reach their highest potential and develop into well-rounded leaders of tomorrow!!

About Dr Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day festivities represent more than just the celebration of a century of literary achievements by one of America's most beloved authors; the use of rhyming patterns make his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be life-long readers. More importantly, literacy is a fundamental tool that helps ensure students reach their highest potential and develop into well-rounded leaders of tomorrow. 

 

Friday, March 1st

This year we will collaborate with three District elementary schools to promote literacy. Volunteers will read two Dr. Seuss books to children between grades pre-kindergarten and second. Here are some of the books we will read - Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Green Eggs & Ham, and The Sneetches. Transportation to site will be provided for volunteers.

Agenda:  

9:30am Volunteers meet in Butler Boardroom

10:00am Depart from AU 

10:30am Arrive at school 

11:30am Depart from school 

12:00pm Arrive back at AU

Volunteer Needed!

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