Books, Books, Books.
Reading is a key to a great education. The libary room has been moved and is being redesigned. As several other Christian schools have closed this year, we have been able to acquire hundreds of volumes of books to add to our library. I just finished reading the jr. high mystery Chasing Vermeer - a book incorporating school, art history, and mathematics. There are hundreds of other great new books in the library.
We have decided to participate in the Children's Crown Awards Reading program this year. This program is similar to the Kid's Choice Movie Awards. Each grade level has a list of nominated books that they can read and write a report on. (outside their normal class activities). At the end of the year, we will have a celebration honoring those students who read the required amount from the list, and we will then submit our votes as to which one should receive the top award. After the national vote is tallied, one book is given the award.
Our library acquistion goal this year is to obtain each of the past winning books, as well as the 40 nominated for this year.
These books are also available at local public libraries. There is still 2 weeks of summer left. Check it out!
Enjoy reading!
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