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AUTHOR VISIT SCALES ELEMENTARY
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Author Dale
Christopher speaks to students at Scales Elementary |
Pursue your
dreams and never give up. That's the message author
Dale Christopher is bringing to students at Scales
Elementary School. Christopher, a New York resident,
traveled to Brentwood May 5 to speak with third graders at
Scales. His father, Matt Christopher, was a well-known
author of children's books before his death in 1997.
Dale previously wrote a biography about his father and
enjoys sharing his legacy with others.
During his visit to Scales, Dale Christopher
surprised the students by wearing a vintage 1938 New
York Yankees uniform. He told them of how his
father played baseball for a semi-professional New
York Yankees team, and how his dad grew
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poor, but always had a love for reading and writing. Dale's
father eventually achieved his life-long goal of becoming an
author and penned
more than 130 books about baseball, football and
other sports.
Dale says he enjoys
sharing his father's story with children.
"Dad’s humble life, his character, his family values
is something I like to share with kids because
they’re all part of his books," said Christopher.
"I think his message of keep trying and not giving
up is so important to kids that I like to give it to
them in my way of talking about his life."
It's a message that Dale carries with him everyday
as he travels the nation encouraging children to put
down the video games and pick up a book. After
all, it was his father who taught him to follow his
heart and teach others about the joy of reading.
"He would say don’t give up, don’t be afraid of
making mistakes and just keep pursuing your dreams.” |
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Important Dates
Monday-Thursday, May
19-22, Semester Exams
Thursday, May
22, Last Day for Students
For other
dates, check with each individual school
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