Literacy Week
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — This school year, the English Committee at Pava’ia’i Elementary School brainstormed on the most effective way to host Literacy Week, which was celebrated Oct. 15-18th. They wanted to come up with something to engage the little ones and at the same time, provide...
American Samoa’s very own “Moana” — standing in front of classroom doors painted with the likeness of Disney’s Maui and Moana — who represented Cluster 1 (K5 - Level 2) during the “Door and Dress Contest” to celebrate Literacy Week at Pava’ia’ai Elementary School. [photo: courtesy]
It’s Literacy Week at Pava’ia’i Elementary School and in honor of the celebration, a door competition was held, featuring popular animated films like Moana and Beauty and the Beast. Pictured are some of the staff members of the Pavaiai Special Education Division. [photo: courtesy]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students at Matatula Elementary School attended the school’s 2nd Annual Reading and Hands on Literacy Week from May 21- 25 under the theme: “Hidden Treasures of a Book”.
Organized by principal Asofa’afetai Pulu, with vice principal Melody Kitiona and teacher Amarantos Fa...

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