Dinos Book it to Reading Day Parade
9/7/2022Though it looked like it was going to rain on this parade, the weather held off for Dodd’s Ninth Annual Reading Day Parade Sept. 2.
Dodd dinos celebrated reading with their annual Reading Day Parade.
To celebrate reading, students dressed as their favorite book character as they paraded around the school with their favorite book.
Dudley the Dino, Dodd families and even the McMillan drumline joined in on the fun.
The McMillan drumline helped kick off the annual event.
Prior to the Reading Day Parade, Dodd had a family night the evening before. They gave away free books and had a station for kids to make costumes for the parade the next day.
Students dressed as their favorite book characters to promote reading.
The Smith Public Library was also in attendance to help families sign up for a library card.
Families were invited to watch as students marched through the parking lot.
To support reading at home, Family Night also included areas where parents could observe teachers doing read-alouds.