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Police Pal Shares Favorite Story with Fourth Graders

Officer Scott Zinsmeister, our Bethel Park Police Pal, visited Mrs. Callahan's fourth grade classroom as a Mystery Reader and shared one of his favorite books with the students, Nubs: A Mutt, A Marine and A Miracle.  The book is a true story about a United States Marine stationed in Iraq and the friendship he developed with a dog in Iraq, who traveled 70 miles in the desert to follow his soldier friend when he was relocated to a base that did not allow animals, and his subsequent flight to the United States to become a family pet.  Officer Zinsmeister was one of many Mystery Readers to visit Mrs. Callahan's class to hare a favorite story and tell the students why books are important in their lives.  Other Mystery Readers include Superintendent Tom Knight, Assistant Superintendent Nancy Aloi Rose and School Board President Donna Cook, to name a few.  Thank you, Mystery Readers, for sharing your love of reading!

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Washington Welcomes Sara Pennypacker

Washington was pleased to welcome renown children's book author Sara Pennypacker to Washington.  Ms. Pennypacker spent the day at Washington, speaking in small groups about her books and doing larger presentations to Second, Third and Fourth Graders.  At the end of her presentations, Ms. Pennypacker, signed copies of her "Clementine," "Flat Stanley," and "Stuart" books for the students.  It was a great day to meet the author and find out what it takes to write a successful book!  Ms. Pennypacker likes "to chat with children about what they like about books."  She also told the students that "Writing a book is like having a very slow conversation." Thanks to Mrs. Meyers, our Librarian, for bringing this special program to Washington!

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Third Graders Learn About Geodes

The Washington PTO annually sponsors a special interactive assembly for all Third Graders that coincides with their science unit on rocks and minerals, featuring Mr. Jeff Smith, better known as the "Geode Guy."  The students were able to experience the excavation process of geodes through a slide show presentation from Mr. Smith and then they had a chance to examine Mr. Smith's personal collection.

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Second Graders Read Autobiographical Story

Second graders in Colleen Manganello's room studied the autobiographical genre by reading the story, "Winners Never Quit," by Soccer Olympian Mia Hamm.  In addition to understanding what makes a story autobiographical, the student were also inspired by Ms. Hamm's journey of perseverance from neighborhood soccer player to Olympic champion.

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Washington Students Love the Book Fair

Reading is very important to Washington students, so they always look forward to the Book Fair, which is held each fall in the Library.  The students enjoy perusing the shelves and tables full of books on a variety of subjects and lounging on the floor to check out their selections.  The Book Fair enables the students to purchase books at a reasonable price and nurture their love of reading.  The picture above shows that reading can be twice as fun when you share a good book with a friend!

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Students Enjoy Extended School Year Program

Washington hosted the summer Extended School Year Program for the district's elementary students.  ESY has been packed with a lot of fun activities, like a field trip to Luciano's Pizza!  Let's face it, the only thing better than eating pizza is making it yourself!  Everybody had a great time!  Thank you, Luciano's, for allowing us to come in and learn about pizza making!

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