McElhinney Blog

The annual PTA Book Fair is next week and we are very excited.  Our class will have time to visit the fair on Monday, November 16^th.  The students have decided they wanted to bring their own bags in order not to use the ones given out at the fair.  I love this idea and am very proud of the class for coming up with it on their own.  I have not limited the amount of money the kids bring however they will be fully responsible for it.  I have also mentioned to them that I will be buying a book for Papaya Academy, and donating it to their library.  If the students are interested in this they can speak with me on Monday.  There are many other activities going along with the book fair so if you get a chance try to stop by and take a look. 

One other thing I would like to mention is our own informal Book Club that has been happening in the class.  The students have been bringing in books to the class and making mini book recommendations.  When the other students hear about a book and are interested they have a chance to take it home.  There are three main rules included in this book club. 1) You must ask your parents if you can bring the book to school and borrow it out, 2) You must put your name in the book, 3) If you borrow a book you must be responsible and bring it back when you are finished with it.  So far the kids have been really excited and involved.  As a teacher I enjoy seeing students enthusiastic about reading!