We are excited to announce that Fairmount will celebrate Read Across America with our 5th Annual Reading Road Trip, beginning the last week of February and continuing through March 28. Due to benchmark tests and spring break, we will celebrate over four weeks, with one special dress-up and activity day each week.
Below is a preview of our Reading Road Trip destinations and the fun-filled events planned. In addition to these events, students will watch educational videos about each state, along with read-aloud book videos featuring our very own students! The videos for each state will be posted below during that week for students to watch again and families to enjoy. The read-alouds will also be posted on Canvas for students to watch again.
Week One: Wyoming Day
Date: Thursday, February 27
Theme: Western Dress-Up Day
Special Event: Fairmount Rodeo Assembly
Rodeo-themed games for students and staff
Introduction of the reading contest for March
Video Resources:
Week Two: Massachusetts Day
Date: Friday, March 7
Theme: Patriotic or Dr. Seuss Dress-Up Day
Special Events:
Guest Readers
Tennessee High National Honor Society Guest Readers
BPL Story Walks (Led by 4th and 5th graders, weather permitting)
Video Resources:
Massachusetts Road Trip Video (13 minutes)
Massachusetts Read Aloud Book (11 minutes)
Week Three: Kentucky Day
Date: Friday, March 21
Theme: Hat Day or Wear Blue Day
Special Events:
Buddy Reading (Upper grades reading with lower grades)
Special Bluegrass Event with the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for grades 2 and 3
Video Resources
Week Four: South Carolina Day
Date: Friday, March 28
Theme: Beach Dress-Up Day
Special Events:
Beach Party Assembly
Mini Golf Course
Created by 4th and 5th graders in Library/Art
Younger grades will have the opportunity to play the course
Video Resources
South Carolina Road Trip Video (13 minutes)
South Carolina Read Aloud Book (5 minutes)
We are thrilled to celebrate Read Across America and inspire our students to explore new places through reading. We look forward to a fun and educational journey!