Time to Celebrate the Millionaires

Get ready to have some fun at the Million Minutes Reading Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, at Discovery! The students are going to exceed the million-minute mark, so it's time to celebrate their achievements.

There will be free reading-themed games and crafts; a Dr. Seuss photo booth; an If You Give A Cat a Cupcake Walk; and other fun activities. You will be able to purchase Blimpie subs, chips, and drinks at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe (or better yet, send your pre-order slip in to your student's teacher by Monday, April 27, to avoid the lines). The top reader from each grade also will be honored at the festival.

We also will be holding a special drawing for great prize packages, including sporting event tickets, restaurant gift cards, and passes for area attractions (check back next week for the detailed list of prize packages). Drawing tickets will be 1 for $3, 4 for $10, or 10 for $20. The drawing will be held at 7:30 p.m., but you don't have to be present to win. The proceeds will help the PTA raise money for playground and other classroom improvements!