HODGDON — Mill Pond School in Hodgdon celebrated Family Reading Night Dec. 13.
The special holiday edition of reading night included the story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” by Dr. Suess. The story was narrated by staff members Maryann Sylvain and Karen Rochford.
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NARRATION — Karen Rochford and Maryann Sylvain, seated, narrate the Dr. Suess story, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” during a recent Family Reading Night at Mill Pond School.
After the story, band teacher Kelly Ellis led the group in singing.
Children in grades Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4, along with their families, made a craft and enjoyed hot cocoa and cookies. Coloring contest winners for the night were: Levi Smith, Pre-K; Alana Mullen, kindergarten; Grade Malone, grade 1; Sarah Hutchinson, Grade 2; Jill Gough, Grade 3; and Jastity Stoddard, Grade 4.
Family Reading Night is held monthly at Mill Pond School and is sponsored by the Home and School Coordinator Rhonda Foster. 
Photo courtesy
of Mill Pond School
READING NIGHT — Above, from left: Aiden Woods, Lexi McGuire and Addie Woods add some color to their Santa pictures during a family reading event at Mill Pond School. The night included a special reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and Addie Woods played Cindy Lou Who for the story. At left, Mary Harbison, assistant principal at Mill Pond School in Hodgdon, passes out snacks during the school’s recent Family Reading Night. 
