Elementary schools throughout the East Meadow School District celebrated reading during PARP Week.
All five elementary schools celebrated during the weeks of March 3-7 and March 10-14. PARP is a National PTA program designed to foster the love of reading. PARP encourages programs during the school year that supports reading and participation of children, caregivers, teachers, administrators, school staff and the community by reinforcing the pursuit of reading for enjoyment.
This year’s activities included Guest Reader Day, Pajama Day, Crazy Hat and Hair Day, a used book sale, and students and teachers dressing up as their favorite book genre.