The design process from research to idea sketch to build diagram to successful prototype: 2nd graders worked collaboratively to design a book character balloon. Balloons had to be a familiar book character for their audience and appear to float.

Let’s have a parade! Putting on a Thanksgiving parade for other students. Kathleen Licari

Digging deeper into the text with Red and Lulu. You can tell a lot about a character by how they react to challenges! #NovelEffect Kathleen Licari Art Schouten #WCSDlibs

Very excited to unveil the new laminator at Vassar Road thanks to the generosity of the Vassar-Kinry PTA! VassarKinry PTA VR174 Art Schouten

Who's ready to rumble.... ocean style!?? Our sea creatures are going head to head to find out the favorite of Vassar Road! Whose fun facts and awesome features are the greatest?!? All grades Prek-2 are researching, learning, and voting in the library!

No bones about it, the octopus took the lead in the Invertebrate Rumble - Jellyfish vs. Octopus!

We are “swimming into a good book” with PARP! Every classroom has been diving into our ocean theme curriculum! #PARP Kathleen Licari VR174 VassarKinry PTA

Kicking off a week of PARP excitement under the sea! #parp Kathleen Licari VassarKinry PTA VR174

Officer Jeff celebrating his retirement by catching a wave with a crab! #parp VR174

The narwhal wins the rumble over the manatee and moves onto Round Two against the octopus! We celebrated with Jessie Sima’s book about friendship and acceptance.

Stop by the photo backgrounds in the main lobby at tonight's Open House! Tag VR174 when you share your photo on social media!

PARP week at Camp Read-A-Lot has begun!

Our book raffles are out for PARP week! Read for 15 or more minutes at home and return your daily reading log for a chance to win a prize at the Camp Read-A-Lot camp store!

Camping out with a good book at Read S’More National Park! #PARP2025