Young Author

The "Young Author's Celebration" is our way of acknowledging the hard work and determination that our 519 students have put forth in creating a piece of history, a book! Throughout the week, we planned many exciting activities to commemorate this special occasion that provide the students with different forums to proudly share their stories.

During this week of "celebration" all children have the opportunity to read their original stories, poems and nonfiction publications to their peers, members of the school and district staff, senior groups, dignitaries, and parents at various Author's Teas. The books were on display at Open House so that the students can share their works with their parents and other visitors.

The publication of quality student works marks the culmination of their learning successes during Reading and Writer's Workshop. This celebration would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of our teaching staff to literacy learning and children. Equally important, the dedication, hard work and contributions made by parent volunteers who staffed our School Publication Center are deserving of our gratitude.

Mrs. Cuccia greets parents.	Third grader reading to Legislator Harriet Cornell.
Second grader reading his book to the class.	A third grader reading to Mr. Kusulas.

A fourth grader reading to the second grade, Mrs. Kasman and Legislator Zebrowski.	Mr. Dominick Riolo and the West Nyack Children Librarians, Myrna Sigal and Lois Beranbom, enjoying some student authors.
Kindergarteners reading to parents at an Author's Tea.
Second graders reading to a first grade class and Mrs. Lorette Adams.
Parents enjoying the kindergarten Author's Tea.
Ms. Mi Jung An and Joanne Warren, New City Children's Librarian, listening to second grade authors.	Fourth graders and Mrs. Lisa Lieberman.

Third grader reading to Mrs. Lesley Oransky and first graders.	First grade author sharing his book.
Second graders reading at the Senior Brunch.
Assemblyman Ryan Karben listening to first grade authors.	Assemblyman Alexander Gromack enjoying a third graders tall tale.
Senator Thomas P. Morahan talking to kindergarteners about the importance of reading.