Manhasset first graders from Shelter Rock Elementary School celebrated the conclusion of their “Word Detectives” reading unit on Dec. 19 with a special bagels and books event in their classrooms. Family members were invited to join in the celebration.

Throughout the unit, students were considered word detectives as they learned new strategies to figure out difficult words. During the bagels and books event, Shelter Rock Principal Jessica Zimmer entered each first grade classroom with a top secret box. The box contained the students’ final mission (a worksheet) and a certificate for each word detective in the class. The first graders wore their word detective hats and worked with their family members on the final mission while showcasing all that they had learned.

Both the students and their special guests had a great time working together and celebrating the gift of reading.