IN West Jefferson Hills Spring 2019 | Page 52

GILL HALL ELEMENTARY TINA MAYER, PRINCIPAL Gill Hall Elementary Celebrates Read Across America Week T he Gill Hall PTA and staff have been hard at work planning and implementing one of the best weeks in the school year....”Read Across America Week” from February 25 through March 1, 2019! The week was filled with fun and educational lessons designed to encourage reading and build literacy skills. Dr. Seuss themes and activities were incorporated into each day, such as Silly Sock Day, Green 50 WEST JEFFERSON HILLS Day, Wacky Wednesday, Hat Day, and Pajama Day. Doors were decorated, hallways were brightly transformed, and special visitors were welcomed. Visitors included therapy dogs, Kenny Kangaroo, State Representative Michael J. Puskaric, and TJ high school student volunteers. Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss