READ ACROSS
AMERICA 2008
Again this year, weather impacted this event. If you
remember, last year we dismissed from RAA due to tornado warnings being issued
for the area. This year's event was impacted as well due to the severe
tornado that moved across the county in February. Lots of planning goes
into RAA and being out of school with the storms caused Parent/Teacher
conference and RAA to be scheduled back to back. So, even though the turn
out was down this year, everyone who came seemed to have a great time
celebrating the love of READING!!! If you missed this year's event, we
hope to see you next year at RAA 2009!!!
Scott Couch, News anchor for Fox17 News, visits Westside Elem.
Mr. Jones, Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Marshall share new technology with RAA guests
about
how teachers at Westside are using the latest technology, a Smartboard, to teach
all subjects, including Reading, to students.
Another session at RAA allowed guests to visit the school computer lab and spend
time at Seussville.com! Mr. Goolsby, Mrs. Cochran and Mrs. Carnahan led
the session!!
Mrs. Donna and Mr. Griggs share a story, My Lucky Day, during the
Reader's session. This great book was just one of several read aloud to
guests at RAA!!!
The Pre-K class kicked off the RAA closing session this year by learning and
then leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pre-K thru 2nd grade Book Character Contest Winners!!!
3rd-5th grade Book Character Costume Contest Winners!!
BOOK CHARACTER PARADE AND FLOATS
Mr. Tony enjoys some "Sneetch Treats" at RAA
Mrs. Sandra and Mrs. Penny work the bookfair for RAA!!!
