PLUMSTED – National Honor Society students from New Egypt High School recently visited the New Egypt Primary School to spend time with kindergartners and to promote the Read Across America Day initiative.
The high school students visited the primary school on March 2 to read selections from the works of Dr. Seuss.
As the kindergartners entered the school library, which had been renamed the “Cat-a-teria” for the day, they were greeted by Seuss “menus,” “Cat in the Hat” bookmarks, and pencils and erasers representing the works of the author, according to a press release from the Plumsted Township School District.
The kindergartners listened intently as the high school students enthusiastically read from Dr. Seuss books.
High school senior Andre Pugliese said he loved reading to the children.
“We love coming to the primary school. The children’s enthusiasm is contagious and we had a great time reading to them. It was amazing to see how focused they were on the stories,” Andre said.
Moderator Sam Palumbo said that “from the moment the kindergartners walked in, their eyes lit up and they couldn’t wait to hear the stories. I especially enjoyed the questions they asked the high school students about the stories. I was impressed with how inquisitive they were at such a young age.”
High school Principal Michael Mendes encourages the collaboration between the two schools, according to the press release.
“Considering that we would always like to represent a positive image for the younger students in the district, I think it is extremely important for us to collaborate anytime we can,” Mendes said. “The more our schools are actively connected, the better chance we all have of exuding the ‘Warrior Spirit’ our district promotes.”
Primary school Principal Richard Demarco enjoys watching the active engagement of his students, according to the press release.
“Here at the primary school, we constantly try to engage our students in a variety of activities that make learning fun on a daily basis,” Demarco said. “The ‘Cat-a-teria’ is one of our favorite annual undertakings. Having the high school students there to read makes it very special for the kindergartners. They look up to these kids as role models and they never fail to enjoy the day.”
