About the Read Alouds
Each month, Dr. Quinn, Dr. Polychronakos and Mr. Coniglione will read a book to elementary school students based on that month's character pillar. The overall theme, "Choose Kindness, Be Mindful" is incorporated into the books that have been chosen for each read aloud.
2022-2023 Read Aloud Videos
In June, the book "The Little Red Hen" (written and illustrated by Paul Galdone) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Fairness. Watch the read aloud video for June.
In May, the book "Just a Dream" (written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Responsibility. Watch the read aloud video for May.
In April, the book "Pig the Pug Fibber" (written and illustrated by Aaron Blabey) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Trustworthiness. Watch the read aloud video for April.
In March, the book “Stuck" (written and Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Perseverance. Watch the read aloud video for March.
In February, the book "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" (written by Phillip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Empathy. Watch the read aloud video for February.
In January, the book "The Lemonade Hurricane" (written by Licia Morelli and illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Self Control. Watch the read aloud video for January.
In December, the book "Be Kind" (written by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Jen Hill) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Caring. Watch the read aloud video for December.
In November, the book "Her Right Foot" (written by Dave Eggers and illustrated by Shawn Harris) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Citizenship. Watch the read aloud video for November.
In October, the book "Interrupting Chicken" (written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Respect. Watch the read aloud video for October.
In September, the book "The Bad Seed" (written by Pete Oswald and illustrated by Jory John) was chosen to represent the character pillar of Self-Awareness. Watch the read aloud video for September.
Monthly Character Pillars
September: Self-Awareness
October: Respect
November: Citizenship
December: Caring
January: Self-Control
February: Empathy
March: Perseverance
April: Trustworthiness
May: Responsibility
June: Fairness
Additionally, there are certain days of each month that Comsewogue will participate in to spread awareness of these character pillars. For example, Heart Health Day will be held in February, where everyone is encouraged to wear red.