Fallbrook A Leer/Reading announces contest winners

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook A Leer/Reading Family Literacy, Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning announced their 2016 Student Essay and Art/Poetry winners who will be recognized on Saturday, April 16, at the 12^th annual event at Maie Ellis auditorium. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and program at 10. Each winner will receive a certificate, a gift card, two books, and a t-shirt as well as other items donated for this purpose.

Third, fourth and fifth graders were encouraged to create a piece of art or poetry depicting an aspect of the legacy of Cesar E. Chavez that could range from service to others to respect for the environment. Third grade winner is Cianya Mejia from Maie Ellis Elementary. Fourth grade winner is Antonio Mateo and fifth grade winner is Pedro Montes, both of Live Oak Elementary.

Sixth, seventh, and eight grade students were asked to write an essay on Chavez’s legacy on community service and non-violence. Sixth grade winner is Bianca Romano of La Paloma Elementary. Seventh grade winner is Luis Tomas and eighth grade winner is Mauro Martinez, both of Potter Junior High School.

Entertainment includes the Rondalla Amerindia de Aztlán of Chula Vista providing a free concert and the Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente Academy in Vista performing traditional dances.

Workshops for parents and story reading for students pre-school through fifth grade and the entertainment will begin at 11:15 a.m. at the flagpole patio of Maie Ellis, where there will be crafts and games. Books will be given to every participant and cinch backpacks for every child.

The event is free to registered Fallbrook families and interested parents can register through their respective public schools. Space is limited so parents are encouraged to register early and call their local school for more information.

For more information, contact Leticia Maldonado/Stamos at (760) 468-0362 or Maria Gomez at (760) 689-5841.