Read Across America: Alaska
NEA-Alaska
Virginia McKinney
1840 S. Bragaw, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-274-0536
Vmckinney@ak.nea.org
Events
Anchorage
I plan to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by having a "Read-In" afternoon on March 3. I always start by reading one of my faovrite Dr. Seuss book's to my class. Then I let my students settle into several of their own good books along with their own pillows, blankets, and sleeping bags that they brought from home for the event (NO PAJAMAS!).
Dave Huycke
Rogers Park Elem.
Date submitted: 2008/01/27 12:49 AM
Anchorage
Date submitted: 2008/03/03 03:50 PM
Each class that comes to the library this week will participate in a different Seuss activity--some will write poetry, some will make book marks, some students will write or draw their favorite character but all students will have a great time. We are also having a Seuss Read-in in the library.
Dona Helmer
College Gate Elementary Schgool Library
Anchorage
Date submitted: 2008/02/15 02:31 PM
We will be having a birthday celebration in the store, complete with prizes, and birthday cake. Storytime will be accompanied by special guests...The Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2). Kids can go home with pictures taken with our guests as well as a special Dr. Seuss craft project!
Renee Sands
Barnes & Noble, Anchorage
Anchorage
Date submitted: 2008/02/04 10:00 PM
We plan to hold a storytime/craft-making event featuring Dr. Seuss books.
Priscilla Jensen
Over the Rainbow Toys
bellevue
Date submitted: 2008/02/14 07:31 PM
We are holding a read-a-thon
Michelle campbell
bellevue
Big Lake
Date submitted: 2008/02/15 12:21 AM
Houston Middle School is going to celebrate Read Across America by doing a variety of reading activities involving Dr. Seussisms during our advisory classes throughout the week prior to the official Read Across America day. Guest readers have been invited to come and read to the different grades throughout the week. March 3rd we will have a day especially designated to RAA. We will read a variety of genres and eat green eggs and ham. Tuesday will be the culminating activity that will enhance the love of reading during a family fun night of Bingo. We will be celebrating reading and dedicating this night to Dr. Seuss. Not only will we be reading stories and playing Bingo, but we will be having a costume contest for the best story book character. Prizes will be given away and birthday cake will be eaten too. It is sure to be a great event and we are excited to participate.
Connie Tracy
Houston Middle School
Fairbanks
Date submitted: 2007/11/26 09:34 PM
1. Seussical characters coloring pages & story synopsis packets will be mailed to interested public school librarians. Librarians, if choosing a reading promotion during January, will have a Seussical cast member present Seussical tickets to the (student)drawing winner. 2)Cast members from Fbks Light Opera's production of Seussical the Musical will be coordinating w/public school librarians to come & read a Seuss book on Read Across America day 3/3/08.
Mary Vogel, Stage Director,
Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre (I'm a former public school nurse)
Homer
Date submitted: 2008/01/25 07:03 PM
We will do a 2 week reading challenge and then celebrate with guest readers and a Dr. Seuss birthday party
Vicky Peters
McNeil Canyon Elementary
Ketchikan
Date submitted: 2007/11/09 10:44 PM
Our school has a hat parade in which different classes make hats related to the theme in various Dr. Seuss books. They parade throughout the school, showing of their hats.
Mary Ann Christensen
Fawn Mountain ELementary
Ketchikan
Date submitted: 2007/11/16 01:12 PM
Eating Green Eggs and Ham ... having classroom read-in and having a local organization come and read DR. Seuss all day long!
Adell Bruns
Fawn Mountain Library
Montgomery
Date submitted: 2008/02/04 01:46 PM
High school students dressed as Cat in the Hat will come and read to grade school students. students will be wearing a Dr Seuss inspired t-shirt. Teachers will read Dr. Seuss books as their read alouds for the day. Students will partner read their favorite Dr. Seuss books. Parents and community members will participate by reading books to students
Loretta Harrison
Bear Exploration Center
Nikolski
Date submitted: 2007/11/17 02:23 PM
The whole village of Nikolski, Alaska will get together and read 100 books, do Seuss activities such as make green eggs and ham, and honor the village elders for supporting the students in education here on the island.
Tracy Dawn Hoffmeister
Nikolski School
Nikolski
Date submitted: 2007/11/17 02:17 PM
The whole village of Nikolski Alaska plans on getting together to celebrate. We will be reading 100 books, reading Seuss books and doing activities such as eating green eggs and ham, etc. The village elders will be honored as contributing to the education of the students on the island.
Tracy Dawn Hoffmeister
Nikolski School
Nikolski
Date submitted: 2007/11/17 02:17 PM
The whole village of Nikolski Alaska plans on getting together to celebrate. We will be reading 100 books, reading Seuss books and doing activities such as eating green eggs and ham, etc. The village elders will be honored as contributing to the education of the students on the island.
Tracy Dawn Hoffmeister
Nikolski School
Palmer
Date submitted: 2008/02/19 03:17 PM
I plan to take my high schoolers to a local daycare to wear Cat in the Hat hats and read Dr. Seuss books to all available preschoolers.
Michele Chapman
Valley Pathways High School
Sitka
Date submitted: 2008/01/16 02:50 PM
I have the privilege of teaching a young man that experiences Down's Syndrome. This student has just learned to read in the last two years!! He is 19 years old! He will be reading to elementary students and showing off his new found talents! The younger kids will love to be read to and he will fall in love with reading even more by sharing with others. We are excited!
Meggan C McLain
Sitka School District
Sitka
Date submitted: 2008/01/16 02:50 PM
I have the privilege of teaching a young man that experiences Down's Syndrome. This student has just learned to read in the last two years!! He is 19 years old! He will be reading to elementary students and showing off his new found talents! The younger kids will love to be read to and he will fall in love with reading even more by sharing with others. We are excited!
Meggan C McLain
Sitka School District
Togiak
Date submitted: 2008/02/13 12:33 PM
We will do a DEAR activity at our school. This will be a K-12 activity.
Veronica Dawson
Togiak School
Trapper Creek
Date submitted: 2008/03/03 02:58 AM
Parent involvement day at Trapper Creek Elementary. Tea with Dr. Suess and the kids will read-aloud to the parents.
Amy Jurasek
Trapper Creek Elementary
Wasilla
Date submitted: 2008/02/20 07:27 PM
My students are planning on having a read-in..where we stop drop and read our favorite books throughout the day...we are also going to have a dress like your favorite character day, followed by a family game night to celebrate our love for reading.
Kristine Sobbe
Goose Bay Elementary School
Wasilla
Date submitted: 2007/12/13 06:06 PM
We will kick off the week with "Who" characters from the local middle school who will come to visit the children in our school and read some Dr. Seuss books. We also plan to invite community members to spend a day at our school and read to children. A "Read-In" is planned where the children will do nothing but read all day. We will have character dress up day and a door decorating contest.
Regina Dunroven
Larson Elementary School
