This week, we join schools nationwide in celebrating the power of reading and the written word. Reading opens doors to new worlds, sparks imagination, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. As Dr. Seuss said, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
Research shows that independent reading improves fluency, comprehension, and motivation. By encouraging students to choose books that interest them, we help build their confidence and stamina as readers.
I am honored to be a Guest Reader at several schools this week and look forward to sharing the joy of storytelling with our students.
Let’s make this week memorable by inspiring all readers, teachers and students alike, to explore, dream, and grow.
To close, here is a poem by Emily Dickinson that celebrates the transformative power of reading:
There is no frigate like a book
To take us lands away,
Nor any coursers like a page
Of prancing poetry.
This traverse may the poorest take
Without oppress of toll.
How frugal is the chariot
That bears a human soul!
Thank you for your dedication to nurturing a vibrant culture of literacy.
With gratitude,
Assistant Superintendent Sylvia Esteves
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