It’s that time of the year again when KCP celebrates its traditional Drop Everything And Read Day (D.E.A.R.)! Today, April 30th, we will be commemorating World Book Day (an international celebration created by the UNESCO in 1995) and Día del Idioma (or Spanish Language Day that commemorates the death of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra -author of “Don Quijote de la Mancha”) with Drop Everything And Read Day (D.E.A.R.)!
So here is what we all should keep in mind to be part of this bookish fun:
Today, everyone should always have a book on hand. (In other words, carry it with you at all times: lunch, bathroom breaks, hallway supervision, etc.). When you hear music play (This year we will be using Peter Pan music to stir excitement over our wonderful upcoming play!), stop what you are doing, open your book and start reading! When you hear music play again, it is time to stop reading and resume your normal activities. This will happen at random times during the day and each reading session will last no longer than five minutes. Everyone is invited to participate!
Office Staff: Remember that the idea is to have an entertaining book on hand. Reading work on your computer or reading work papers is a no-no.
Teachers: Please remind your students to have a book on hand! If you have scheduled a test for today and/or do not want interruptions, please let your students know they will have other opportunities to read in other classes during the day.