Sharpe Health School’s Read-In Connects Kids with the Community
November 17, 2010
Savetria Francis, principal of Sharpe Health School, reads a story to students Oct. 21 during the school’s Community Read-In Day. | Photo by Fred Lewis
Dr. Richard Nyankori, DCPS Deputy Chancellor of Special Education, reads a story about Martin Luther King Jr. during an Oct. 21 Community Read-In at Sharpe Health School in Northwest. | Photo by Fred Lewis
In the library at Sharpe Health School, Councilwoman Muriel Bowser (Ward 4) reads from the book “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” during an Oct. 21 Community Read-In Day at the Northwest school. | Photo by Fred Lewis
From “Harry the Dirty Dog” to “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” visitors at Sharpe Health School recently had a variety of stories to share during the Northwest school’s Community Read-In Day.
Throughout the day on Oct. 21, students gathered around community readers in classrooms and the school’s library. Readers including police, school officials, politicians, federal government employees and students, read everything from classic books to contemporary titles.
"Events like this Community Read-In are so important here at our school, because not only does it allow our staff to share books and stories they are passionate about and demonstrate the importance of literacy, it also provides our students a chance to experience the many voices of the community," said Sarah Mengers, Sharpe Health School librarian.
Dr. Richard Nyankori, DCPS Deputy Chancellor of Special Education, read students a story about Martin Luther King Jr.
“It is a wonderful experience for our students and gives them a chance to interact with people outside the walls of our schools,” Nyankori said.
Other readers included Officer Heather Straker from the Metropolitan Police Department; Dr. Lolli Haws, Instructional Superintendent for Cluster 8 and special education schools; Councilmember Muriel Bowser (Ward 4); Councilmember Michael Brown (At-large); Andy Katz from the Landon School in Bethesda and a dozen of his students; and four readers from the Department of the Interior: Brenda Woods, Acquanetta Newson, David Banks and Kiren Anderson.
“It was a great pleasure being a part of Community Read-In day at Sharpe Health School and meeting all of the wonderful students and teachers,” said Councilmember Bowser. “Not only is reading fundamental, but it is also fun!”
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