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Jackson Students Celebrate Reading on Dr. Seuss’ 110th Birthday

Last Updated by Mari Irby on

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Friday, February 27, 2015
Contact: Mari Irby
601-946-8100
mari.irby@mpbonline.org

Jackson Students Celebrate Reading on Dr. Seuss’ 110th Birthday

Dawson Elementary students party with Cat in the Hat!

JACKSON, Miss. – Students at Dawson Elementary in Jackson are participating in a reading celebration honoring the birthday of Dr. Seuss on Monday, March 2. Children will participate in a read-aloud of Dr. Seuss books and hands-on activities led by the Cat in the Hat and MPB staff.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) is hosting the literacy event to highlight the value of reading.

The event kicks-off the 2015 Read Across America tour celebration in Mississippi sponsored by MPB. The tour will reach over 2,000 children in nine Mississippi schools from March 4 to April 2. Each student will receive a book and a book bag with Dr. Seuss fun stuff. The reading celebrations are made possible by a grant from the Ready To Learn initiative.

What: Read Across America Celebration

When: Monday, March 2
9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Where: Dawson Elementary School
4215 Sunset Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
601-987-3513

Contact: Mari Irby
Cell: 601-946-8100

The contents this news release were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) provides educational and public affairs programming to Mississippians through its statewide television and radio network. MPB enhances the work of educators, students, parents and learners of all ages by providing informative programming and educational resources. MPB’s locally-produced programming focuses on the people, resources and attractions that reflect Mississippi’s unique culture and diverse heritage. Children’s television programs constitute a major portion of the daytime and weekend morning schedules. For more information on MPB, its programs, mission or educational resources, please visit www.mpbonline.org.

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