On March 31, Mountain Avenue Elementary School observed Diffendoofer Day.

Based on the book by Dr. Seuss, Diffendoofer Day provides students with an opportunity to celebrate differences and learning. Students dressed in unusual clothing and, throughout the day, Principal Jaclyn Scott read stories to the school.

“Diffendoofer Day is a day when all students are encouraged to do their best on the CAASPP [California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress] exam,” said Principal Scott. “Through a fun and engaging read of the book, students get motivated to show how they have learned ‘how to think’ at Mountain Avenue. We pride ourselves on critical thinking skills and this is a perfect book to emphasize our proficiency in this area.”

Mountain Avenue Elementary School serves grades transitional kindergarten through six. It is a California Gold Ribbon, California Distinguished and a National Blue Ribbon school. Mountain Avenue is a school with strong traditions and is known for its academic excellence, strong parent support and dedicated staff.

The Mountain Avenue mission statement reads: “All members of the Mountain Avenue community will work cooperatively to meet the needs of each child. We will develop responsible, motivated learners who successfully solve problems, think critically, strive for excellence, maintain high ethical standards and respect diversity.”

Submitted by Hannah PITNEY