Motheread/Fatheread holds completion ceremony at GES

“They were proudly awarded with scholastic books, book bags, certificates, school supplies, gift certificates, and a most memorable learning experience wherein they developed valuable reading skills to pass on to their children and families,” said Motheread/Fatheread assistant coordinator Beth Demapan.

Parents that completed the program were Wrene Alegre, Sandhya Gautam, Judith Tan, Liarpinia Pangelinan, Basonte Sarker, Mikuo Sarie, Valerio Mality, Precilla Arcega, Mei Rengiil, Jocelyn Asistores, MariaAnn Cabrera, Nani Sarker, and Loly Ledesma.

Children from GES teacher Evangeline Espanola’s Story Exploring class retold books from the Motheread/Fatheread curricula, which included the following: Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall, The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Paul Galdrone, Corduroy by Don Freeman, Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

GES’ Margarita Sugaste’s Story Exploring class from fourth to sixth grade did a moving and heartfelt read-aloud with a song from the book Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.

Afterwards, 19 children who presented their parents with homemade crafts were awarded certificates and school supplies. They were Isaac Balbin, Tarsila Balbin, Josephine Balbin, Rakesh Sarker, Rastava Wenio, Johnlane Dela Cruz, Precious Denise Valerio, Ria Rengiil, Rina Rengiil, Lance Jacob Asistores, Jaceylene Rios, Joey Dean Aldan, Sylvia Sanchez, and L.J. Kaipat.

GES principal Paulette Sablan and vice principal Liela Yumul were on hand to congratulate the families for taking part in this ceremony.

“Thank you parent trainer Celina Foreman, Story Exploring instructors Evangeline Espanola and Margarita Sugaste, volunteer Jether Espanola, and the Motheread team. Thank you Garapan Elementary School administration for your support,” Demapan said.

The Northern Marianas Humanities Council in partnership with the CNMI Public School System, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, and the Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, administers the CNMI Motheread/ Fatheread Literacy Program.

Those interested for schedules for private schools, organizations, and agencies could be arranged by contacting the CNMI Motheread/Fatheread at 235-731, 989-8542 or e-mail cnmimotheread@gmail.com.