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It seems like we were just talking about how we were off to a great start.  Now it's mid-May!

We were talking about how returning library books was about more than just the books. Well, sure enough,  some students always remember their books and some students always forget their books. 
Exciting news! Mrs. Giuliano's 2nd graders are attempting break the previous record of 14 times returning books on time this year.
Each time a class returns their books on time together they earn a sticker.  Of our 18 classes, 9 have at least 1 sticker.  That means the whole class mangaged to get books back on their assigned library day.  Nine classes never managed that feat.
On the very bright side Mrs. G's students are going for the record! Can they do it?

Fourth and 5th graders who made a commitment to participate in the MA Children's Book Award Program joined in April for the voting rally to choose their favorite. We had an amazing 5 way tie. We submitted our "official" ballot to Salem State and awaited announcement of the title of the book chosen by students throughout MA.  Drum roll, please.  The winner of the 2009 MA Children's Book Award is The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart. We celebrated in the Library with an announcement party. We unveiled the winner on the top of a cake. The cover was copied and recreated by Stop and Shop. We always make sure our students with allergies are considered. We enjoyed fruits and veggies to balance out the treats. It is a fun time each year. I am going to post the next year's nominees on the site for students who would like to tackle the list this summer. To be eligible to vote and party you only have to read 5 books from the list and take the AR quiz.  This was the first year that not 1 but 2 fourth grade students read all 25 books on the list. Great job!

AR All Stars are up! Students who have received 5 AR certificates have their photos displayed in the lobby window. As the window becomes crowded photos will move to the showcase outside the library.  There is plenty of room to rotate many more photos into the window so students are encouraged to try to make the AR All Stars by June.  

See you all at the Spring Fling. Check out that dunk tank and get back at me for being so fussy about feet and chairs.

 MA Book Award List        LIBRARY SCHEDULE