Sundogs to Celebrate Read Across America Week, Visit Elementary Schools in Early-March
February 24, 2009 - Central Hockey League (CHL)
Arizona Sundogs News Release
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - The Arizona Sundogs announced Tuesday that for the third-straight year, the Club will help celebrate Read Across America Week with students by visiting local elementary schools throughout Northern Arizona the week of March 2.
Read Across America Week was first established 12 years ago by The National Educational Foundation. The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss.
During the appearances, Sundogs players will read to children, answer questions and discuss the importance of reading.
In conjunction with Read Across America Week, the Sundogs have also announced that they will wear special Dr. Seuss themed jerseys on Friday, March 13 to help promote literacy and encourage students to read. A portion of the proceeds raised during the charity jersey auction will go towards supporting education and literacy in the quad-cities area.
Theodor Seuss Geisel, most widely known for his children's books written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. He published over 60 children's books including bestseller Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat.
Read Across America Week Player Appearance Schedule:
Monday, March 2 Thursday, March 5
Mingus Springs Charter School Coyote Springs Elementary School
3600 N. Sunset Drive, Chino Valley 8101 E. Highway 89A
928.636.4766 (phone) 928.759.4300 (phone)
1:30-3:30pm 1:00-3:00pm
Tuesday, March 3 Thursday, March 5
Lake Valley Elementary School Liberty Traditional School
3900 Starlight Drive, Prescott Valley 3300 Lake Valley Road
928.759.4200 (phone) 928.759.4500 (phone)
1:00-3:00pm 6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday, March 3
Taylor Hicks Elementary School
1845 Campbell Avenue, Prescott
928.717.3276 (phone)
6:00-8:00pm
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