Celebration

• 2nd and 3rd graders visited from Main Road and Janvier School on March 2
• 2nd & 3rd graders from Aura School and 3rd graders from Reutter School visited on March 9
• Storybook characters: the Cat in the Hat, Cinderella, Belle, Jasmine, Juliet, and Snow White visited with students
• 9th graders from Ms. Williams' and Mr. DuBois' class read their books that they had written to the students.  Books were written as part of a Learn and Serve Project.  Books will be displayed in the Franklin Township Public Library.
• Guest readers from the Franklin Township Police Department shared books.
• NJ State Senator John Matheussen and Superintendent John Borelli share a moment with the Cat in the Hat.
• 9th graders assisted elementary students with hat-making.
• Elementary students enjoyed autograph sessions.

Activities

• Art room - Make a thinking cap as one of The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins
• Cyber-Seuss -Listen to sound files of Dr. Seuss and characters from his books or try one of the cross-word search puzzles.
• Seuss Fun - Make Grinch crafts or color a Dr. Seuss bookmark.
• Visit Seussville - Locate coloring pages, recipes or play games such as Musical chairs.
• Visit NEA's Read Across America

• Jan Brett's Webpage - Try out her activity pages including activities for The Mitten or send a postcard.
• Visit with Arthur, D.W. and Francine by author, Marc Brown.  Hear Arthur's songs, play games or print out coloring pages.  (Plug-ins Shockwave and Real Audio needed.)
• Listen to Miss Anne's Fun for Little Ears - Hear sample songs from her collection such as Only Sweets to Eat or Bug Juice.
• Read Dav Pilkey's jokes and riddles or print out coloring pages for his books including Dogzilla.
• Explore with Clifford, the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell.  Places to visit include the beach, the doghouse, backyard and school.
• Like sports stories, science fiction or stories about a kid becoming President?  Then visit Dan Gutman's site and try your hand at his puzzles or read an excerpt from one of his new books.

•     The Media Center and the Delsea Student Government collected over 600 used children's books to donate to local schools, public library, pre-schools and Ronald McDonald House.  In addition, students from Janvier Elementary school donated over 100 books.

Reviewed and Updated 3/15/2001
Rosalie M. Baker and Mary Moyer, Media Specialists
Delsea Regional High School
Franklinville, NJ 08322
Webmistress, Mary Moyer
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