Second-Annual Literacy
Festival Thrills CMSD
Elementary Students
T
here was a lot of horsin’ around at the Frank Sarris Public
Library – but it was all in good fun as part of the 2018
Reading Round-Up literacy festival.
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade attending
Canon-McMillan elementary schools were invited to attend
the two-night event. The theme for the second-annual literacy
festival included country-western themed stories, games, crafts,
music, and prizes.
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages showed up for the event;
even Canon-McMillan high school students from the National
Honor Society and student council volunteered their time
throughout the evening.
More than 250 students attended, along with their parents/
guardians and siblings.
A sampling of activities included middle school students
reading books that they authored, country-western bingo,
making a horse craft and bookmark, and being challenged by a
cactus ring toss game.
Guessing games and raffle baskets, provided by Sarris Candies,
were scattered throughout the children’s department. Students
who signed up for a library card were entered into a separate
raffle—and many students left with stacks of books to take
home so they can practice their literacy skills.
In addition, every student attending was given a book to
take home to add to their own collection that was donated by
Canon-McMillan Education Association.
Sarris Candies provided “Yee-Haw” sundaes for all of the
students who attended. Principals of each elementary building
volunteered to read in the story-time room and then donated
their books to the library. Canon-McMillan School District
provided many of the craft supplies and giveaways the student
received.
This event was largely successful thanks to donations and
sponsors, including Canon-McMillan Education Association,
the Canon-McMillan School District, Sarris Candies, and
Dombrowski Insurance Agency – Erie Insurance and Tom
Stanko.
Students exiting the library after a fun-filled night could be
heard exclaiming, “I can't wait until next year!"
CANON-MAC
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