KR Hosts 186 For SLP Kick Off

Isabel Santiago-Moreno proudly reports, "Mandarin's SLP kick off was a total success, June 6, 2018. The Children’s Department welcomed 166 kids and caregivers. Ms. Kelsey  (Groth) and Mr. Robert (Moseley) had 20 in the Teen program for a total of 186.  Everyone enjoyed cake and refreshments and several games: toss the rock, rock climbing photo op, rock papers and scissors, and a shell game. The teens had a great time playing 'guitar hero.'

"Above, standing at right, is a representative for the DCPS Interim Superintendent, Ms. Vicky Schultz, addressing the crowd.  She said she had a favorite book, Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater.  It was her favorite because as a child when she read the book she saw her first name there.  That led her to a life of reading. She emphasized that reading will allow you to do anything in your life.  She asked if any students would like to express the five finger rule, and one of our regular customers (a big sister) took the challenge: 'Each time you encounter a word you don't understand, or know, you lift a finger.'  

"Ms. Schultz mentioned that if you lift 2-3 fingers when you read from a randomly chosen page of the book you are reading, it is probably ideal for your reading level.  If you raise 5 fingers, the book may be too difficult at this time.

"Branch Manager Mark Hohnadel stands behind Ms. Schultz and Children's Library Assistant David Foster stands behind her to the left."

                                Does that cake say it or what!.