Read Across America Week/TV Turnoff Week Celebration begins Feb. 23 and runs through March 1 at Sheckler Elementary School.

This year's theme is Campfire Jamboree, which ties into tall tales, fables and campfire stories.

Feb. 24 students will be read aloud to by their teacher or a guest reader of stories based on this year's theme.

Feb. 25 green eggs and ham will be on the menu for lunch and students are encouraged to wear "Cat In The Hat" hats to lunch.

Feb. 26 is Family Literacy Night 6-8 p.m. This is a night of activities for students and their families to come out and enjoy. The evening will consist of literacy activities hosted by Sheckler teachers. The computer lab will be open so students and family members can play reading games together.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place in the cafeteria for families to shop and make purchases. There will be a prize basket auction going on, where participants can buy tickets for a chance to win baskets donated by the Home and School Association, classrooms and local businesses.

Also planned is a raffle for a child's bike. All proceeds will go to the Catasauqua Community Food Bank. Individuals who donate five nonperishable food items will receive a free raffle ticket.

Information tables for some great organizations will be set up in the gym.

CAST will also be there with the stars of this year's musical, "Annie Warbucks," offering opportunities to pose for pictures with Annie and her dog, Sandy. It's sure to be a fun-filled night for the entire family, so come on out and enjoy the evening together. All students must be accompanied by an adult.

Feb. 27 is Skateaway Night for Sheckler students and their families, 6-8:30 p.m. Skate rental fees apply.

Feb. 28 is read-in day, on which each student will be asked to read silently from 2:45-3 p.m. and will receive a Dr. Seuss pencil.

There will also be a trivia question contest daily.

A few reminders about requirements for TV Turnoff Week. Students who are participating are encouraged to take a pledge not to watch TV or play any video games for the entire week. They may, however, play computer games as long as they are educational.

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The mobile dentist is scheduled to be at Sheckler Feb. 26 for students that need this service.