Elementary Students in Attleboro Celebrate Reading with the Community

Students at Peter Thacher Elementary School have been busy reading. This month, students have already read 636 books and 1,892, 230 words. On Wednesday, the school celebrated Community Reading Day, an annual spring tradition. 

"The theme this year was "helping and learning," Principal Elaine Sabra said. "It's a great way to celebrate our students passion for reading with the community."

Books are chosen and students are treated to a visit by local officials who celebrate the joy of reading with the students. 

This year several officials participated in Community Reading Day including School Committee Member Frances Zito and Chairman Ray DiCiaccio, Attleboro High School Principal Jeff Newman, Attleboro Police DARE Officer Thomas Wellman, Acting Attleboro Police Chief Kyle Heagney and Mayor Kevin Dumas. 

"I had a fantastic time," Heagney said. "The children were a lot of fun. I think the program is very important and I thank the school department for inviting me to read to Mrs. Hughes' class."