Friday, April 5, 2013

Bradley students in Derby take part in reading initiative

School to read 'The World According to Humphrey'
Kindergartners Madison Gallant, Arian Mohseni, and Yamilet Lopez waiting to meet Humphrey, a live hamster.


 
 Kindergartner Nicholas Sheridan at the reading initiative kickoff.


Kindergartners checking out Humphrey.


DERBY - Bradley School kicked off a school-wide reading initiative Thursday in which all 350 students and their families will read a book titled, The World According to Humphrey over a 15-day period at home and during school. 
The kick-off took place during an assembly when students were introduced to the book with a performance by teachers of a song especially arranged by music teacher Maureen McGovern for “Humphrey," a live hamster, who was also in attendance.

Students also saw a video of the hamsters travels around Bradley School and a message from author Betty Birney. 
For every chapter a child reads, he or she will receive a ticket for a drawing to win the real “Humphrey.”


Photos and information were contributed by Bradley School kindergarten teacher Jenny Ames.

1 comment:

Jenny Ames said...

Bradley School can't wait to read The World According to Humphrey!

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