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May 13, 2025 — Shirley Hills kindergarten families were invited to celebrate their children’s reading at the annual Kindergarten Reading Café on May 9. Parents came to the event hungry for a good book as their child read them an "appetizer" and an "entrée," and ended up with some yummy "dessert"!

The kindergarten students had created “menus” of their favorite books, which they shared with parents and visitors. Since it was a beautiful day, the event was moved outdoors to a picnic-style venue. Blankets dotted the school grounds, as students and parents settled down for story time. They then got to enjoy some actual light refreshments and play on the playground with their families. 

“It was a beautiful day for the kindergarten reading cafe!” said kindergarten teacher Olivia Simmons.