To promote their passion for reading, Searcy Elementary School welcomes students and their families to go “Where the Wild Things Are” for Family Fun Night, from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4.
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“Promoting reading enhances student engagement in the joy of reading,” says Elementary Principal Nicole Thogmartin. “We want students to not only read to solve problems, but also read because they enjoy it. Family Fun Night provides a place for our kids to share that love of reading with family.”
Debbie Sweatman, Title One teacher at Searcy, says she could not be happier with the support she and her committee have received from the community for this yearly event.
“We know that the school could not provide this evening without the help of volunteers, young and old, and the dedication of local educators. Most importantly, we want to thank the parents for bringing their children back to school on a school night. When parents support school activities, they are making a significant statement to their children about education.”
Each room “down the jungle path” is designed to produce excitement with each station.
Everyone — students, parents, staff and volunteers — is invited to dress in his/her favorite ‘Wild Thing’ attire.
Flights of fancy include —
“Welcome to the Jungle” in the new gym will test your skills as you participate in obstacle courses.
Math sessions include Wild Things from the Past (number bonds) for preschool through kindergarten; Wild About Tangrams for first and second graders; and Containing the Wild The Wild Things for grades three and four.
What are you wild about? Share your thoughts and post them in the hall for all to see.
If you want to learn how to draw some wild animals, find Wild Things Ray and collect your free bookmark. Directions are on the back of each bookmark.
CHAMP will be visiting throughout the evening. Bring your camera and snap a picture.
This year it will be very exciting to have the Kansas City Zoo and their animal ambassadors visit the school. Stop by and see what wild critters will be waiting for you.
For a wild and crazy time, visit The Minute to Win it Session. Try activities with stacking, puzzles, and vines (wonder what that could be?)
Take a Walk Through the Wild and increase your knowledge. You will find interesting facts of wild things from the jungle and rain forest.
Champ’s Closet will be open and representatives from Bright Futures will be available to share information and answer questions about the program.
The Drama Club will present a Reader’s Theatre based on Maurice Sendak’s book Where the Wild Things Are. Don’t miss this opportunity to use your imagination and enjoy a favorite childhood book.
Three hardback copies of this book, signed by the entire faculty and staff, will be given away at the end of the evening.
There will also be a drawing for three Fire 7 Tablets, as well as reading and math games.
Face painting is back this year along with some favorite sessions: The Book Walk, Picture Pose, and Computer Station.
The Daviess County librarians will be present to support their summer reading program “A Universe of Stories in STEAM.”
Preschool, early childhood and PAT will be located in the new computer lab. They will be enjoying some special activities, but are also encouraged to join in the sessions throughout the building.
Enjoy a free meal from 5-6:30 and popcorn all evening. Then head down to the new gym for announcements and door prizes.
Preschool through fourth grade CDSE students are eligible for the prizes and must be at the drawing to win.
The administration, faculty and staff would like to thank the community and all of its volunteers for their continued support of Family Fun Night.
As Mr. Sendak would write: “Let the wild rumpus start!”