F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Education Center is pleased to share that students recently celebrated Read Across America Week with a visit from guest readers.
On March 6, special guests from across Franklin Public Schools and the community visited the Pond Street and Oak Street Early Childhood Education Center locations to continue the annual tradition of reading to Franklin’s youngest learners during Read Across America Week. This yearly event is a memorable experience for students that fosters a love of reading through shared stories across the Franklin community.
Students gathered on classroom rugs as educators, administrators and community members read their favorite children’s books. Students met different members of the Franklin Public Schools community and connected over stories. Read alongs and conversations about favorite books reinforced the importance of early literacy in an engaging and exciting way.
The list of guest readers included the following school and community role models:
- Craig Williams, Franklin Middle School (FMS) Principal
- Paula Marano, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
- Evan Chelman, Washington St. 3-5 Elementary School Principal
- Matt LaFleur, Franklin Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic
- Beckie Motte, FMS Associate Principal
- Keri Busavage, Lincoln St. K-2 Elementary Principal
- Eric Stark, PreK-12 STEM Coordinator
- Tina Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
- Lizzie Morrison, PreK-12 Humanities Coordinator
- Lucas Giguere, Franklin Public Schools Superintendent
- Becky Lavergne, Administrative Assistant
- Caleigh Keating, Franklin Public Library
- Officer Amanda Ayer, Franklin Police Department
Read Across America Week, held March 2 through 6 this year, is an annual nationwide celebration organized by the National Education Association that celebrates literacy and encourages children to develop a lifelong love of reading.
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| Franklin community members, including a four-legged friend, shared their love of reading with the EarlyChildhood Education Center. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
“Read Across America Week offers a special opportunity for the Franklin Public Schools community to come together and connect over a love of books,” said Superintendent Lucas Giguere. “Thank you to all of the guest readers who visited the Early Childhood Education Center. This tradition is a fun day for both the students and adults who participate, and it is always wonderful to see the excitement it brings to our schools.”
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