HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-049 Read across America ProclamationMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-049
Meeting Date February 27, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Proclaim March 2, 2020 as National
Education Association’s Read Across America Day
Department Approvals Initials
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Many people in the United States, particularly students, parents and teachers, join forces on Read Across
America Day, annually held on the first school day closest to March 2. Read Across America Day promotes
reading, particularly for children and young adults. Many schools, libraries, and community centers across
the United States participate in the day by bringing people together to take part in reading books. Various
reading activities and events are held across the country on this day.
In 1997 an organization known as the National Education Association (NEA), pushed for a special day to
celebrate reading throughout the United States. This idea proved to be a popular one, so it was not long
before the first Read Across America Day was held on March 2, 1998. This nationwide observance
coincides with the birthday of Dr Seuss (Geisel), an American writer best known for writing children’s
books. Some of his books include Green Eggs and Ham, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, and The Cat in
the Hat.
Barbara Morgan Elementary will be recognizing the event with Dr Seuss on Monday, March 2. The day
will be celebrated with a 'Dress Up in your favorite Dr. Seuss Character Day', wearing hats, and a school
wide “Drop Everything and Read” between 8:15-8:35 where everyone (including adults) must stop and
read! Teachers will be implementing other fun activities such as buddy classroom reading pals, guest
readers, Dr. Seuss art or writing, reading parties, etc. because…"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild,
to pick up a book and read with a child!"
The proclamation is attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Proclaim March 2, 2020 as Read Across America Day in McCall and authorize the Mayor to sign the
proclamation.
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