Students "Read Across America" to Honor Dr. Seuss by Breeanna Jent - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ SEPTEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
30 31 01 02 03 04 05
06 07 08 09 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 01 02 03
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Students "Read Across America" to Honor Dr. Seuss

By Breeanna Jent, Staff Writer
March 12, 2015 at 12:51pm. Views: 104

For many, March 2 was just another Monday. But for literature lovers, students across America and especially Colton Joint Unified School District elementary students, March 2 was a day for reading and celebrating what would have been the 111th birthday of a beloved children's rhyme writer, Dr. Seuss. Designated as "Read Across America Day," The National Education Association uses March 2 as a means to continue its work toward building a nation of readers through the program, now in it's 18th year. A year-round program, Read Across America focuses on motivating children and youth to read through events, partnerships and reading resources. Local CJUSD schools including Paul J. Rogers Elementary School in Colton and at Grand Terrace Elementary School and Terrace View Elementary School in Grand Terrace participated in the nationwide event, with Paul J. Rogers school hosting the event on Friday, Feb. 27, and Terrace View hosting during the morning hours of Monday, March 2. Adult volunteers read to elementary classes in the event to encourage young elementary students to read and help foster a love of reading early on. "Our entire school celebrated Read Across America, honoring Dr. Seuss' birthday, by having a school-wide Stop, Drop and Read," shared Janice Marcano, a fourth grade teacher at Terrace View Elementary School. "Students from kindergarten to sixth grade read with teachers, friends, family and school board members out on the blacktop. It was an exciting community activity that was enjoyed by all." Read Across America Day also celebrates Dr. Seuss - born March 2, 1904 - an American writer and cartoonist most widely known for his popular children's books, which he also illustrated. In his lifetime, he published 46 children's books, including several best-selling works like "Green Eggs and Ham," "The Cat in the Hat," "The Lorax," "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish," "Oh, the Places You'll Go," "Horton Hears a Who," and several more, with many of them spawning numerous film and television adaptations. Dr. Seuss passed away on Sept. 14, 1991. Read Across America Day continues to both honor his legacy and spark an early love of reading in youth across America.

Related Articles

Barney Barnett to Share Early Historic Pictures of Highgrove
Photo Courtesy of: Highgrove News

By Margie Miller- Publisher, Community Writer

November 30, -0001 at 12:00am. Views: 183

Barnett has served as the publisher of the Highgrove Happenings newspaper since 1994.Barnett will hold a free event, titled “Early Historic Pictures of Highgrove,” will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Norton Younglove Community Center, 459 Center Street in Highgrove.

Inland Empire Called on to Play Part in Hunger Action Month
Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 358

According to the latest data available from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, 48 million people, including more than 14 million children, experienced food insecurity in 2024, the highest level since 2014. Of the communities FARSB serves, we see food insecurity range from a low of 13.8% in Riverside County to a high of 15.6% in San Bernardino County.

GTHS Athlete of the Week: Annaleya Flores
Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 284

GTHS Senior and student-athlete Annaleya Flores is making her mark on the field and in the classroom while helping lead the Lady Titans during their inaugural GTHS Girls Flag Football season.

Assemblymember Ramos Launches County's Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
Photo Courtesy of: Office of Assemblymember James Ramos

By Carl M. Dameron, Contributing Writer

September 2, 2026 at 10:55pm. Views: 388

California Assemblymember James Ramos is the keynote speaker at The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Kickoff celebration, the official launch of the 2026 Christmas fundraising campaign. Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 5:30 PM at the Bear Springs Event Center in Highland, California.

From Dishwasher to Restaurateur: Mike Miller Brings 52 Years of Experience to Timber Ridge
Photo Courtesy of: Margie Miller

By Margie Miller- Publisher, Community Writer

August 28, 2026 at 08:13am. Views: 1498

Mike Miller & Lori Miller, Restaurateurs of Timber Ridge Steakhouse, the newsest restaurant on Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino located in the familiar spot previously occupied by Claim Jumper, and for those of us "older folks", Bobby McGees. You can find Mike & Lori at 1905 Commercenter E San Bernardino CA, 92408

It's Time to Get SOARING!
Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1041

Fall 2026 Soaring Activity Guide is hitting the mail this week, and it’s chock-full of all the exciting things the City has planned throughout the Fall.

Stay Cool This Summer at a MoVal Cool Center
Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 849

When temperatures climb to 97 degrees and above, heat-sensitive residents may seek refuge at the City of Moreno Valley's designated cool centers.

Moreno Valley Receives CMTA Investment Policy Certification
Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By WIlliam Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 901

he City of Moreno Valley has received the California Municipal Treasurers Association’s Investment Policy Certification, recognizing the City’s commitment to responsible and transparent management of public funds.

FARSB Makes the Advocacy High Honor Roll for 4th Year in a Row

Photo Courtesy of: Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino

By Rachel Bonilla, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1091

Targeted Crime Suppression – Operation Consequences: 5 arrests, 10 firearms seized
Photo Courtesy of: County of San Bernardino

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 1164

Between Aug. 3 and Aug. 9, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, along with deputies from patrol stations and personnel from partnering agencies, served 16 search warrants and contacted suspects throughout the county.

Ayala Park Celebrates New Improvements

Photo Courtesy of: County of San Bernardino

By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 962

Bloomington residents gathered at Ayala Park on Tuesday, Aug. 4, for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating new improvements designed to enhance accessibility, safety and comfort for children and families.

City Council Appoints Kimberly Huerta Youth Commissioner
Photo Courtesy of: Dr.G  (Dr Luis S González)

By Dr.G  (Dr Luis S González), Community Writer

August 26, 2026 at 01:40pm. Views: 987

Kimberly Huerta, Youth Commissioner and Chair of Colton Youth Council and Dr.G, Council Member and Advisor to the program.

--> -->