Student Readers ‘Book a Trip around the World’
West Hills Primary 2nd Grader Andrea Krizmanich makes a craft in the Antarctica station during Armstrong School District's Title 1 Family Fun Fair last night at St. Mary's Parish Hall in Kittanning. The event was encouraged students to 'Book a Trip around the World' by giving out free books for summer reading.
by Jonathan Weaver
Armstrong School District teachers gave some students their summer assignments early last night – reading.
Approximately 130 students were given free books by Title 1 teachers during the annual Title 1 family fun fair last night held at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Kittanning.
Title 1 students attend 30-40 minute sessions during the school day to assist with reading comprehension.
But, last night was all about fun outside the classroom. Students were given ‘passports’ and were able to visit five different countries, such as Egypt, South Africa and Antarctica, in an event entitled “Book a Trip around the World” to discover interesting facts, make crafts, and of course, receive some free books.
K-8 Curriculum Coordinator Dr. Cheryl Soloski said parent involvement helps students succeed and encouraged them to attend with their children Wednesday.
“That’s why we do what we do – to try and help parents learn about reading, the importance of reading, the fun of reading and be able to work with their kids at home,” Soloski said.
Head Start families were also invited to attend.
Lenape Elementary Title 1 Teacher Sean McLafferty was one of three instructors at the Canada booth, which allowed students to play one-on-one hockey. He said students enjoyed their ‘visit.’
“We wanted to do something that was a little active,” McLafferty said. “We’ve been packed since we started.”
West Hills Intermediate Title 1 Teacher Stacy Caves led activities within the Panama booth.
“We chose Panama because I’ve been there personally a few times on mission trips and we thought the rainforest lent itself well to a topic that students would enjoy reading about and doing activities with,” Caves said.
Panama ‘visitors’ played fact-or-opinion tic-tac-toe, other board games and saw a boat travel through the Panama Canal during a slide show.
Students were also given books through the Armstrong Reading Council and able to win them by playing Travel BINGO.
Armstrong School District | jweaver April 19, 2012
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