Read Across America, Book Bingo bring excitement to Ashkar Elementary
By Staff | Mar 18, 2024
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during "Book Bingo" at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Books filled tables at Ashkar Elementary School in preparation for "Book Bingo" on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Eli Harman, left and his brother Dominic listen as numbers are called during "Book Bingo" at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during "Book Bingo" at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during "Book Bingo" at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during “Book Bingo” at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Books filled tables at Ashkar Elementary School in preparation for “Book Bingo” on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during “Book Bingo” at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Children sift through books after a winning card is verified during “Book Bingo” at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent
Eli Harman, left and his brother Dominic listen as numbers are called during “Book Bingo” at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday, March, 7, 2024. The annual event, presented by the PTA, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess.
Conner Harer of Montgomery (160 pounds), Reagan Milheim of Warrior Run (145 pounds), and Brandt Harer (133 pounds) of Montgomery stand under the lights after winning state championships during the PIAA Wrestling Championships in Hershey.
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At top and bottom, children sift through books after a winning card is verified during Book Bingo at Ashkar Elementary School on Thursday. The annual event, presented by the Parent Teacher Association, coincides with the Read Across America program celebrating the birthday of Dr. Suess. Above left, Eli Harmon and his brother, Dominic, listen as numbers are called during the event. Above are some of the books that filled tables at Book Bingo.