International school library month bonn international school. Bcs is a community where adults and children care about, look after, and root for each other. Each month, every teacher receives a copy of the book and uses it to teach reading and writing lessons. The topics and gentle messages are wide and varied. The book of the month, because amelia smiled by david ezra stein talks about how a simple act of kindness can lift one persons spirit and how something as small as a smile can brighten someones day. Bookamonth gift program politics and prose bookstore. Each month, every teacher in the building gets a new copy of a picture book, along with a letter explaining why it was chosen and how it might be used to start a class discussion. But also pick a book that you have time to read as well. School library month american association of school. When all students and adults in a school share a common experience. Reading aloud to children is so important at any age. Whether you find a new book published just this year or one thats older but new to you, take the opportunity of this months holiday to add to your home library. I wanted to share this post here on my blog as well. Learn about bswmsw in addition to learning about the pr.
See more ideas about book activities, preschool books and activities. The brooklyn charter school prides itself on the positive school culture that it promotes. Grow corner lot is a beautiful pun that works as both fact and metaphor in this moving verse novel about a neighborhood garden in minneapolis, where people across generations and. Dec 10, 20 during december, we celebrate christmas, kwanza, and chanukah, but december is also read a new book month. For avid readers andor writers, this celebration is almost as important as the big ones. Home school of social work university of connecticut. One student from each grade level is selected each month by secret staff ballot. These are some of the school wide rewards that students earn. Right now bookstores everywhere are filled with books waiting for you to take them home, open the cover, and start reading. Building a literacy community with a schoolwide book of. My new school my first reader hall, kirsten, gott, barry on. Valentines day is cool both by heather adamson by james dean.
Want to read 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. A dog tag when they finish their first book series a charm to add to their charm necklace when they finish reading a series a lucky ducky a cute and coveted plastic duck toy when they earn 20 ar points within a month. Marys school embarked on our first month long, schoolwide book study. January is national book month, and ive been having a great time learning ways that teachers can celebrate it with their students. They may reflect something happening at school, or in current events. The book of the month books of the month list 201920. Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. This is obviously a wide range, and it can be a challenge to find a book.
Teacherselected books by month 2017 reading to kids. Dog days diary of a wimpy kid, book 4, by jeff kinney 4th grade middle school. For those of us who dwell in, revere, and respect the world of words, taking the time to discover a new book and a new author is high on our lists. Answers bible curriculum is a lifechanging chronological curriculum, containing sunday school lessons that cover the whole bible every four years. We are attempting to unify the 1650 students with a character building program through literacy. Throughout the year, weve had several school wide books of the month. Today i wanted to share with you two school wide initiatives i help lead as a literacy coach in my school. The program was designed to create a shared reading experience within our school. Schoolwide initiatives from a literacy coach book of the month. The idea behind a schoolwide book of the month, or as its called in some schools, a principals book of the month, is that each month every student in a school. This is an early release thats only available to our membersthe rest of the world has to wait til next month to read it. The idea behind a school wide book of the month, or as its called in some schools, a principals book of the month, is that each month every student in a school has the opportunity to read a common text, and engage in learning, thinking, and responding to that shared text. They may reflect something happening at school, or in.
Schoolwide initiatives from a literacy coach book of the. School library month is the american association of school librarians celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Having kids in all grades read multivolume book series pays off in student. Indian creek drive stone mountain, georgia 30083 p 678. See more ideas about mentor texts, childrens literature and childrens books. Evansillustrations make this book a timely treasure about an issue that has been silent for so long. Beyond just encouraging kids to read this month, here are ten ways to get engaged during national book month. How i survived bullies, broccoli, and snake hill, by james patterson and chris tebbetts 5th grade june. Tell us what you or the recipient is passionate about and loves to read.
Book of the month is a subscription service for people who like to try new books from a curated selection and like to read in hardcover format. Principals book of the month dunaire elementary school. This month april, the book of the month is one tiny turtle by nicola davies. One of my first posts for scholastic was about my schools book of the month program. February 2015 preschool book list mail groundhog day a day in the life of a dentist by michelle aki becker pete the cat. These are some of the schoolwide rewards that students earn.
Read myron uhlbergs book dad, jackie, and me, the story of a white man and his deaf father who vigorously supported jackie robinson in 1947 when he became the first african american baseball player in the major leagues. Oct 01, 2010 national book month is held every october and encourages people of all ages to cozy up to a great book and actually enjoy it. Our k5 school serves a lowincome immigrant neighborhood in nyc. Students of the month upper sandusky exempted village. Through book of the month, you can get a hardcover book for generally significantly less than youd pay in a bookstore or through amazon. Subscribe to our book a month program and receive the gift of expertly curated books all throughout the year. It doesnt take much, and the chain reaction of amelias smile touches hearts across cultures around the world and ultimately comes back. Develop a school tohome connection so the parents are involved in some manner and are aware of what the book of the month is. Finally, one of the last things i really enjoy about reading month is that we have a schoolwide reading rally. Why you should bring national reading month to your school. The national book foundation, which sponsors the annual national book awards, is embracing october as national book month, as part of a national effort. Book of the month overview scarsdale public schools.
Help staff in any way to promote and coordinate the use of the book of the month to develop a sense of building pride and fellowship in literacy. Fictiondb s database of over 200,000 books can also be searched by title, series, synopsis keywords and many more. Broad ford elementary is a kintergarten through 5th grade elementary school located in the southern end of the county that feeds students into southern garrett high school. Plus what teacher doesnt love a fresh, crisp, shiny new book each month with a prepped. The criteria for selection of students of the month accolades at upper sandusky high school follows.
If the book requires your unbroken attention and you have small children running around you or you plan on reading during your lunch hour, this may not be the book. Explore open job opportunities at book of the month. Beverlys hot tips for celebrating read a new book month. Scotts 2nd grade class had quite the reaction to our last book of the. Hello friends im blogging over on my collaborative blog today, the primary pack. Five new books worth reading this month book of the month. Book of the month read more, research less, save money. School wide ebooks are webhosted digital ebooks that allow simultaneous online access for students and teachers for up to 5 years from the purchase date. School wide ebooks are an easy, affordable, effective, and immediate way to supplement and expand your school library collection. Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read. Anything from a biography of your favorite celebrity to the coolest new comic book series, if you are reading, you are participating. Sep 10, 2015 hello friends im blogging over on my collaborative blog today, the primary pack. Bobcat bulletin 20192020 broad ford garrett county.
The rochester city school district does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender sex, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political. Obvious tip alert pick a book that you have an interest in. School administrators spend their days pulled in many directions. Get a powerful overview of gods word and answers the important questions that confront young and old alike in your church. Repeat author emily henry is back at book of the month other botms include a million junes and when the sky fell on splendor. Include information about the book of the month in. Today i wanted to share with you two schoolwide initiatives i help lead as a literacy coach in my school. Jan 25, 2012 parenting emotional smarts, reading our book lists for kids, grades k5. Book of the month overview scarsdale middle school. The innocent beauty of the words along with shane w. Building a literacy community with a schoolwide book of the month. Monthly book of the month package delivered to your little ones which includes the book of the month and activities that correlate with. Background checks are, indeed necessary, but when a. Academic programsbsw our bachelors of social work degree prepares graduates for entrylevel employment in a wide range of community and social service agencies.
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