The Hicksville Congress of Teachers recently organized its annual Read Across America Virtual Event. Led by Hicksville High School Librarian Christine Anderson, the event took place in the high school library and via Google Meet, where teachers, district administrators, and Board of Education members read children's books to students across the district's seven elementary schools.
This year, over 111 classes participated in the event, with 32 guest readers joining throughout the day. Special guests included Hicksville Board of Education Secretary Linda Imbriale, Trustees Irene Carlomusto and Erin Guida, and Assistant Principals Saaba Daly and Lauren DuBeau along with many high school teachers. The volunteers read from a variety of picture books, including selections in both English and Spanish, to engage bilingual students at the elementary level.
Hicksville Congress of Teachers coordinated their annual Read Across America Virtual Event. (L-R) Front Row: English Teacher Diane Newcombe-Lypen, High School Librarian Christine Anderson and English Teacher Dena Civello.
Hicksville Board of Education Secretary Linda Imbriale and Trustee Irene Carlomusto were guest readers for this year’s virtual Read Across America celebration.
Hicksville Board of Education Trustee Erin Guida read to Hicksville elementary students as part of this year’s virtual reading event.
Hicksville teacher Annie Ankele enjoyed participating in the reading event.