Dear
Parents/Guardians and Community Partners,
Launched in 1998, Read Across America Week will be celebrated March 2-6, 2023, beginning on the birthday of renowned author Dr. Seuss. The National Education Association (NEA)
sponsors this annual recognition event that is the country’s largest
celebration of reading. The NEA has announced this year’s theme is Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers, and states, “The
titles and resources featured by the NEA include books that students
can see themselves reflected in, as well as books that allow readers to
see a world or a character that might be different than them. Readers who feel included, recognized, and a part of the world are engaged readers.” Each of our schools will recognize Read Across America Week in
grade-appropriate ways, and we encourage families to share the love of
reading during this special week and throughout the year.
The honorees selected for the district’s prestigious Education Hall of Fame recognition program will be announced in late March, and we thank all who submitted letters of nomination. We look forward to June when we will gather to celebrate these outstanding educators for their years of service to the students of Midland Park.
Mark Your Calendars—MPHS to present “Anastasia!” We are delighted to announce that our talented student performers will present “Anastasia” in March as its annual spring musical! The story adapts the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia, who could have escaped the execution of her family. Years later, an amnesiac orphan named Anya hopes to find some trace of her family by siding with two con men who wish to take advantage of her likeness to the Grand Duchess. The musical will be presented on March 10 at 7 pm, March 11 at 2pm and 7 pm, and March 12 at 2 pm. Ticket prices are $16 for advance purchases, and $20 at the door.
Best regards for a healthy and happy March!
Dr.
Marie C. Cirasella
Superintendent
of Schools