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.