West Seattle schools: Young Authors’ Day at Arbor Heights

Story and photos by Stephanie Chacharon
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

Arbor Heights Elementary was a sea of lavender today as students, teachers, and volunteers gathered for their annual Young Authors Day. Students proudly wore this year’s event t-shirt, featuring vote-winning student designs (one from each grade level) on the front and a chaotic array of friends’ signatures on the back.

The day kicked off with a performance of “Henry’s Freedom Box” by Seattle’s Book-It Repertory Theatre. From there, students were assigned to small groups scattered throughout the school to read the book they’d authored. One student shared her creation with WSB — the story of an exciting taxi ride through New York City. The ultimate destination? Mary Poppins on Broadway. It was an excellent read.

(Ahead, the story continues – and you’re invited to an event tonight…)

After the read-aloud hour, the volume rose a few decibels during autograph recess. Sharpies in hand, students filled the gym and lunchroom to sign the shirts of their friends and teachers. As per usual, we were told, students patiently lined up to have their shirts autographed by kindergarten teacher Mr. Wilkie.

The school day wrapped up with mini-classroom celebrations in honor of the accomplishments of each and every student author.

Swing by Arbor Heights Elementary tonight to support the fundraiser bake sale being held in the main lobby from 6:30 to 7:30. Treats include tasty homemade Rice Krispie treats made with a whopping 36 cups of cereal, including Cap’n Crunch and Froot Loops, by a parent volunteer:

Other evening festivities include an open mic night for student authors, book fair, and student book display. Stop on by and support local literacy efforts! Arbor Heights Elementary is at 3701 SW 104th.

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