Jingle entry #2

Rebecca, Emma, Hazel and Ivy

Jingle entry #3

Katie, Rachel, Emma and Kaya

As Mr. Mahler read the 25 MCBA books this year, he kept a list of interesting vocabulary. Here's proof that reading builds a strong vocabulary! Do you know what they mean? Can you spell them? On January 19th we will hold an old-fashioned spelling bee using this list. Sign up in the LC. First place will earn 10 points, second place 5 points and third 3 points.

Don't be obstinate-- sign up for this edifying experience. It is sure to cause a ruckus!

The MCBA 101

1. edification
2. infernal
3. obstinate
4. insatiable
5. decanter
6. mote
7. alchemy
8. apparition
9. courtier
10. flourish
11. obsequious
12. savory
13. mottled
14. cower
15. gnaw
16. ethereal
17. vanquish
18. predecessor
19. contemplate
20. pang
21. skirt
22. glade
23. heathen
24. portentous
25. soiree
26. inexplicable
27. sleight of hand
28. loathsome
29. conjure
30. exorbitant
31. countenance
32. cataclysm
33. equivocate
34. waft
35. compunction
36. multitude
37. spore
38. traverse
39. luminous
40. celestial
41. chagrin
42. surly
43. dappled
44. blithely
45. oblige
46. excrement
47. fester
48. simultaneously
49. surreptitiously
50. harping
51. wisp
52. rapture
53. preposterous
54. resplendent
55. dismissive
56. hirsute
57. en masse
58. esteem
59. disconcerting
60. reconvene
61. berate
62. irksome
63. audible
64. indiscriminate
65. resurrect
66. derange
67. fluster
68. pretense
69. agoraphobia
70. ruckus
71. retina
72. incredulous
73. dingy
74. commentary
75. acolyte
76. impervious
77. wretch
78. solemnity
79. disassemble
80. melee
81. undeterred
82. senile
83. fracas
84. reign
85. damsel
86. cornice
87. encroach
88. defunct
89. motley
90. intuitive
91. foundling
92. meticulously
93. emphatic
94. discreetly
95. feign
96. sheepishly
97. conical
98. righteous indignation
99. lurching

100.quirky

101.notoriously

Jingle, Jingle, Jingle

Here are the official rules for the Jingle Contest

1. Promotes reading and/or the MCBA program
2. Is catchy
3. Shows creativity
4. Includes participation by a minimum of 4 students
5. Must be recorded for review (audio or video - dancing encouraged!)
6. Entries must be submitted by 3:00 on 12/22/11.

Each class can submit as many entries as they like. An independent panel will judge the jingles on the above criteria. The winner will earn 10 points for their classroom, 2nd place 5 points, and third 3 points.

Have fun!

Book Reviews

This year, we are encouraging students to submit book reviews to our catalog, Destiny Quest. For each three MCBA books reviewed, students will earn a participation point. Be sure you have finished reading the book before you write a review. What makes a good review? Did you like the book? Why? What was interesting about it? What type of readers would like the book? Be sure to check your spelling and grammar!
Once you submit a review, it will be sent to Ms. Bernard for approval. Once approved, it will be available for all to see on the catalog.

Congratulations to Evelyn F. who submitted over 20 reviews this week for books she has read. They will help other readers make good choices.

Thanks to Eric and Luke for sharing this fun activity:

The Leanin' Dog Poetry Contest

A thoughtful poem makes a great book project. The Leanin' Dog was one of my favorites on the list--really good historical fiction that was sad, hopeful and took me back to another time. Pick up a copy!

See Ms. B if you need help submitting your poem.

The Kick-off

Today we kicked off this year's MCBA program with an assembly for Ms. Lobenstine's, Ms. Klein's and Mr. Goldman's classes. The energy was high, and we are excited by the great list of books and the new elements we have added to the program. Let the mad reading begin!