Students, families, and staff at Oasis Academy came together to celebrate Nevada Reading Week with a series of engaging events designed to promote a love of reading and literacy. The week featured the Scholastic Spring Book Fair, a family-focused Literacy Night, and a fun-filled dress-up day where students arrived at school dressed as their favorite book characters.
Throughout the week, the Scholastic Spring Book Fair gave students the opportunity to explore new titles and discover stories. Classrooms visited the fair during the school day, while families had a chance to browse and purchase books together before and after school.
One of the highlights of the week was the first annual Literacy Night, which welcomed parents and students to campus for an evening focused on building reading skills in fun and practical ways. Families participated in interactive games and activities that demonstrated reading strategies parents can use at home to support their children’s literacy development.
A special moment during the evening was a read-aloud session led by Vice Principal Shannon Garcia, joined by the beloved school mascot, Buster Bighorn. Students gathered eagerly to listen to the story, creating a memorable experience that celebrated the joy of reading.
The celebration concluded with a dress-up day on Thursday, where students showed their creativity by dressing as their favorite book characters.
Oasis Academy would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff members and parent volunteers who worked behind the scenes to organize both Literacy Night and the Scholastic Book Fair. Special thanks to teacher Melinda Santos and Reading Interventionist Sara Peixoto for coordinating Literacy Night and Katherine Rule for coordinating the Book Fair. Their time, dedication, and enthusiasm helped make Nevada Reading Week a meaningful and memorable experience for students and families alike.