NEWBERRY — Newberry Elementary School took part in Read Across America week in March, part of a nationwide event to honor reading and readers on Theodor Seuss Giesel’s birthday.

According to the National Education Association, nearly 45 million children and adults took part in 2016. Faculty, staff and students dressed with theme days to get into the reading spirit, including wear red-white-and-blue day, green day, dress as your future career day, tacky day, and socks day.

In addition to promoting literacy and reading, the creativity and accountability shown by NES students in their attire and participation connected the event to the school’s 21st Century Skills for Global Citizens.

NES Principal Reggie Wicker, center, joined in for Wear Green Day to help promote a culture of reading at NES. Seven Grant, left, and Kmydee Quick, right, also donned green.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web1_seuss3.jpgNES Principal Reggie Wicker, center, joined in for Wear Green Day to help promote a culture of reading at NES. Seven Grant, left, and Kmydee Quick, right, also donned green. Courtesy photos

Read, white and blue day became a family affair for NES instructional assistant Marilu Perez and her sons, Alexander and David.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web1_seuss2.jpgRead, white and blue day became a family affair for NES instructional assistant Marilu Perez and her sons, Alexander and David. Courtesy photos

Students explored vocations and dressed up as part of studying Oh the Places You’ll Go.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/web1_career2.jpgStudents explored vocations and dressed up as part of studying Oh the Places You’ll Go. Courtesy photos

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