FUSD - Mango Celebrates "Read Into College" with Schoolwide Suessnic

Mango Celebrates "Read Into College" with Schoolwide Suessnic

Last week, Mango Elementary School celebrated "Read Across America" in their own unique way with a "Read Into College" theme and a special schoolwide Dr. Suess-inspired picnic.

Mango's event took its inspiration from "No Excuses University," a network of schools across the United States that actively promote a comprehensive model of college readiness to all students the moment they begin school. Principal Sara Najarro said that Mango is in the very early steps of applying to be a "No Excuses University" campus. "It is so exciting," said Mrs. Najarro. "The whole focus is preparing students for college."

With dark skies threatening the possibility of rain, the school moved their Suessnic from the playground to the shelter of Mango's multipurpose room, library, and lobby. Classrooms of students filled every nook and cranny, while teachers read to groups or students read quietly to themselves. Many of the classes made special red and white striped construction paper hats for the occasion. And what Suessnic would be complete without a visit from "The Cat in the Cat" himself - or in this case, herself? The Cat is actually Chelsea Rhodes, Mango's After School Care Coordinator from the City of Fontana and a former Mango student!

Regal Watson, author of the children's book "The Ant That Can't," was invited as a special guest reader. He shared excerpts of his book about Tincy, a young ant who is lacking self-confidence and believes he "can't" until one day, he is receives the encouraging words from his father, "I bet you can!" Mr. Watson led students in a special "Ant Dance" complete with sparkling antennae bobbing around on their heads.

Even the threat of rain couldn't dampen the spirit of these enthusiastic young readers!

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