Photos: Enjoying books on warm summer nights
Special guests share their favorite stories with kids and parents on the Covert lawn
The Rockville Centre School District’s Summer Reading Nights on the Lawn program was held at William S. Covert Elementary School on Aug. 21. The event was one of the final two in a series of gatherings to encourage students to engage with reading during the summertime.
Special guest readers joined children and their parents on the front lawn of the school to read aloud from a selection of their favorite stories.
The program aims to spark a passion for reading at an early age, by providing an opportunity for kids in the broader school community to experience all the excitement and adventure books can provide in a relaxed, outdoor setting surrounded by their peers and family members.
Immediately following the program, each student received a cool and refreshing snack, making the experience even more enjoyable.
The Summer Reading Nights on the Lawn program has become a beloved part of the Rockville Centre school community. It offers a unique way for students to stay connected with their learning, even when school is not in session. It also gives the parents, guest volunteers and children who are too young to be heading to school in September a way to interact and socialize with each other.
The final program of the season will be held at Floyd B. Watson Elementary School on Aug. 28, after press time. The district’s Summer Reading Nights on the Lawn program will return next year.
