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Franklin Lakes School Celebrates Dr. Seuss's Birthday
Book swap and guest readers were part of the Read Across America event.
High Mountain Road School in Franklin Lakes celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday on Friday, February 28 with a theme of building character.
Activities included an assembly, guest readers in each classroom, a book swap promoting recycling and reading, Reading in Paradise (the lunchroom was transformed into a sunny beach), a book reading competition, a character scavenger hunt and more.
Students were invited to dress as one of their favorite book characters, selected because of his/her strong character and message.
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Pictured are faculty members who chose the Purple/Emerald/Pink/Silverlicious characters including, from left to right, Kindergarten teacher - Mrs. Kim Perry, Principal - Mrs. Jaclyn Bajzath, Kindergarten teacher - Ms. Marissa Lindenthaler, and student teacher - Ms. Shannon Knapp, standing in front of the Dog Bone board used to record the students’ reading.
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