MCBA Shutesbury Elementary School: February 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Emma reads all 25!

In a show of determination, Emma finished her final chapters today, to complete her 25th MCBA book. Congratulation on accomplishing your goal, Emma!

Izzy reads 25!

Izzy puzzled out the Potato Chip Puzzles to clench her place in the 25 Club. Congratultions on a job well done!

Piper joins the club

Congratulations to Piper, who polished off her 25th book over the weekend. Nice job!

Sunday, February 27, 2011

A busy week in store

Are you ready? Well here it comes!

Tuesday, 3/1- 8:45 a.m. sharp all points for books read and projects must be on my desk. (If you are sick-call or email!)

Voting for Favorite Book- all day in the LC

Wednesday, 3/2

Permission slips due for Books in Action

Thursday, 3/3

High Noon Battle of the Books U28 semi-final vs. Swift River via Skype

Go SES team!!!!!

Tuesday 3/8

U28 Championship

Friday, 3/11

5:45-8:30 p.m. Books in Action at Swift River School

Winning Book announced

Three Cups of Tea

Thank you Mary Anne and Naz for a wonderful, interesting and educational morning!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Don't miss this great Vacation week event

Today's Battle of the Books final was as exciting as predicted. The score was extremely close, and spectators were holding their breath on each correct response. The level of detail that students retained on each book was amazing. In the end the 6th grade team of Sage, Izzy, Henry and Aidan held on for a sweet victory. This team has been together for three years and it's wonderful to see them finally reap the rewards of their hard work. Congratulations! They will face the Swift River team via Skype on March 3rd.

Second Place

Third Place

Division C Winner

In a showdown against a feisty teacher team, the team of Sage, Maya, Evelyn and Trevor never lost their composure and persevered to a nail-biting victory. Congratulations!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Division B Winner

They did not miss one question. Like a well-oiled machine, they were in synch as they produced correct answer after correct answer. No sweat from this team of smooth 6th graders.

Congratulations Henry, Aidan, Izzy and Sage for winning today's semifinal round in Battle of the Books!

(Can I add that the teacher team of Ms. Klein, Ms. Donovan, B.Z. and Ms. Fraker really held their own. 3rd place! )

Division A champs

The team of Rachel, Katie, Emma and Kale showed cool confidence as they won the Division A Battle of the Books semifinal on Monday. Their spirit and teamwork persevered, and they showed a masterful knowledge of the books. They move onto Thursday's Championship game. Congratulations!

Eric joins the 25 Club

Die hard Red Sox fan and outstanding reader, Eric has once again read all 25 MCBA nominees. Congratulations!

Sage does it again

For the third year, Sage has read all 25 MCBAs! What a grand accomplishment. Congratulations, Sage, for leading the way with your enthusiasm for reading.