To support the district’s Read Across America activities, Nicholas S. La Corte School No. 3 third grade students participated in the Reading Challenge. Students along with their teachers recorded weekly reading logs and totaled how many minutes they read from March 2nd through May 2^nd.  School No. 3 recorded the most minutes in the district and celebrated by having a pizza party hosted by Elizabeth Board of Education Board members, Jose Rodriguez, and Charlene Bathelus. Board member, Diane Barbosa joined in the celebration along with special guest visitor, Mayor Chris Bollwage who surprised the students with his presence.