The Austin American Statesman's Summer Reading program is explained on the back page of today's (Monday, May 31st) Classified section. The school with the highest number of students in the program will receive $500 from A+ Federal Credit Union to purchase library books and Spike (the RR Express mascot) will visit the winning school. Last year's winner was Oak Hill Elementary School. All participants must subscribe to the paper so this is not a free program. Details are available
online
Participants of the "Hit a Home Run for Reading" program will receive 4 tickets, fun prizes, and a t-shirt. Today's poem is "Lyin' Larry" from Shel Silverstein's poetry collection,
Falling Up. Check it out.
Hi Everyone... I am reading
Jake Ransom and the Skull King's Shadow by James Rollins. It's on the Bluebonnet list this year. I am going to post a blog entry about each of the twenty Bluebonnet nominees. I hope that you will post comments, but no spoilers please... we don't want to ruin the ending for anyone! All comments will come to me to be approved before going online. Please use your first name and last initial only. I have linked the blog to my teacher webpage and want to maintain everyone's privacy (of course, I'll know who you are!!!). Anyways, I think that this book will appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure. It has a perfect a mix of science and history that should appeal to a broad range of interests. If you liked the Indiana Jones movies, you'll like this book! I think that this book will be enjoyed by both students and parents... give it a try. If you've already read this one, share some thoughts with us, but remember the rules. Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend!
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Bluebonnet,
Jake Ransom
Hey there... I am really having a great time with the blog, but haven't heard from any of you yet. I do hope that this website will get you "talking". Check it out...
http://www.mackinbooktalk.com/
You will want to scroll down to look at the 2010 2x2 and 2010-2011 Bluebonnet books. I love the author information that is provided as well as the "Read More" tab! My reading list just keeps growing and growing! I hope that yours is getting long too!
All 3rd through 5th graders are encouraged to participate in the Bluebonnet Program. Students must read 5 of the 20 nominated books in order to vote in January. Of course, we encourage them to read more. Efforts small and large are rewarded at the bluebonnet breakfast in February. The chosen books include both fiction and nonfiction and a variety of different reading levels. Books are chosen by the Texas Library Association. Check out the book list at their
webpage.
Students must turn in one of the following:
Happy Reading!
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