I meant what I said and I said what I meant, a teacher is loyal 100 percent

For many Americans, March 2nd, 2010 was just one day closer to the beloved weekend and just an ordinary Tuesday. For Western Hills Magnet Center, this day represented the uniting of a school with the celebration of reading. March 2nd is the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the beloved children’s author who has allowed children to learn adult issues in their own vernacular, and thus the infamous Read Across America Day was established in his honor. This school’s multi-grade and multigenerational celebration is a prime example of how providing an engaging learning environment can motivate and remind both teachers and students how much fun reading can be.

Upon entering this school, one would have mistaken this mature school building for Seussville itself, with teachers and students dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. From a pack of star bellied Sneetches, to Cindy Lou Who, and engulfed by large masses of Thing one and Thing two.
“I am so proud of my staff and students,” says principal Marjorie Reed-Schmid, adorned affectionately in Thing 1 attire.
“The students and teachers work so hard implementing new initiatives and giving our students a rigorous academic environment that it was a nice opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading.”
Mrs. Schmid, a fellow reader and Seuss fan herself, spent her day visiting classrooms and reading to the students.
“Reading to the students was by far the highlight of my week. It’s incredibly rewarding because we never want to miss an opportunity to reach our students.”

To make the moment extra special, Schmid brought her own children’s books and explained the significance of each book to the students. The interests of the students varied according to age: from The Cat in the Hat in First Grade to Oh the Places You Will Go with the sixth graders. As far as her favorite Dr. Seuss book?

“The Lorax because of it’s powerful message about saving the environment and what a difference just one person can make.”

What a difference indeed. For one person turns into several, and several can turn into a village, and in the village of Western Hills Magnet Center all were united for the common goal of reaching the lives of these beloved children. This is indeed a school that deeply cares about the success of its students and will go to great lengths to motivate and engage each child. Dr. Seuss has left a vast legacy here in Omaha, and one thing is certainly true:
“Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It is not.”