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!

Summer Reading

I hope the summer is full of fun, new adventures and relaxation. It's a great time to get started on the new MCBA list. With plenty of time to read, and the books in abundance at the public library, you 'll have a great start when we begin the program in November.

My early favorite is Operation Redwood--terrific characters and a good story--it made me interested to learn more about the Redwood forests. Let me know what your favorites are!

Books in Action 2011

WOW! March 11, 2011 was a night to remember. Over 130 readers, 40 teacher and parent volunteers and four librarians came together to celebrate reading at our 10th Books in Action.

I think it was the best ever.....

Congratulations to Ms. Klein's Class

Ms. Klein's class has won the participation points contest with a total of 473 points. They read 378 books and completed 50 book projects, won T-Day Trivia, the Door decorating contest and participated in the Battle of the Books. They have won a library party of their choosing.

Ms. Lobenstine's class came in second with 434 points. They read 377 books!

Mr. Goldman's class was third with 235 books read.

Congratulations to all our readers!