Friday, February 25, 2011

Students encouraged to dress up for Read Across America Week February 28 to March 4

The students and staff at Lucas Elementary School will be celebrating their love of books the week of Monday, February 28 to Friday, March 4, by dressing in colors to match the book of the day, and ending Friday with a big Storybook Character Day celebration.

On Monday, February 28, students, teachers and staff are encouraged to wear the colors red and blue, in honor of the Dr. Seuss book "Red Fish, Blue Fish."

Tuesday, March 1, Lucas is closed because of a conference day.

Wednesday, March 2, everyone is encouraged to wear green and white in honor of the book, "Green Eggs and Ham."

On Thursday, March 3, Read a Shirt Day, everyone one is encouraged to wear a shirt with words on it.

And on Friday, March 4, is Storybook Character Day, and students, teachers and staff are encourage dress up as their favorite storybook characters. Please use the following guidelines when planning the costume:

1. Students should have the book their character is from with them.

2. No weapon, knives, or any other weapon or look-alike weapon will be allowed.

3. No costumes that depict blood or violence.

4. Costumes should allow for students to participate in their regular daily routines.

Prizes will be given in each hallway for:

Most Original Costume

Most Creative Costume

Most Accurate Costume

Let’s all have a fun-filled day celebrating children’s literature!

Costume suggestions:

Students can wear an entire costume or one item of clothing. Character should be fictional. Uniforms for a non-fiction book will not be included in the judging. Example: football uniform for a book about football, a baseball uniform for a book on rules of baseball, etc.

*Pippi Longstocking - Wear red pigtails that stick out, long stockings and a dress.

*Pecos Bill - Cowboy hat and vest

*Ira Sleeps Over - Carry a teddy bear and wear pajamas

*There’s a Nightmare in My Closet - Wear pajamas and an army helmet

*Blueberries for Sal - Loose fitting overalls and carry a bucket with three blueberries

*Little House on the Prairie - Wear a prairie dress and hat

*Pig Pig Grows Up - Pig nose and carry a baby bottle

*101 Dalamations - White pants and shirt with black spots and dog ears

*Little Red Riding Hood - Red cape and basket

*Trouble on the T-Ball Team - Baseball ball, cap and glove

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