Aug 18, 2003 the national book foundation, which sponsors the annual national book awards, is embracing october as national book month, as part of a national effort to raise the profile of reading in american. Cheyanne deaton is always helping others and she does it with a wonderful smile. Book lists for schools on curriculum subjects, themes and topics, poetry, reading for pleasure and more. Within one calendar month of the opening of school, the. If school wide program seems a bit overwhelming to you, start small. September is readanewbook month its the perfect time to challenge your students and yourself. Subscribe to our book a month program and receive the gift of expertly curated books all throughout the year. At newport news public schools, people are our most valued resource. Each regular meeting provides two opportunities for public comments from individuals addressing topics not appearing on the agenda. Holiday activities, and events for elementary students share flipboard email print nick m dogetty images. One such initiative is a schoolwide book of the month program.
The mission of the murrieta student of the month program is to bring the community together to honor and praise local high school seniors for demonstrating character, integrity, love of learning, involvement in school activities, athletics and community service or for their ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. During the entire month of february, students were involved in activities that promoted and celebrated reading in their daily lives. The newport news school board conducts a regular meeting each month. The criteria for selection of students of the month accolades at upper sandusky high school follows. According to the original district calendar, students will not have school or virtual meetings on thursday, april 9, 2020 thru monday, april, 2020, due to the easter holiday. Enhance your new free book with the free logos bible app. She has been involved in many school activities in high school, including track and field, tennis, drama, and debate. This is obviously a wide range, and it can be a challenge to find a book that will appeal to all of them. Whether you are a job seeker or a member of our talented staff, human resources will help you with the tools needed for success. Choose from five monthly reads, vetted by cool people with great taste. Aug 31, 2010 31 books for readanewbook month the start of the school year is all about new thingsnew classrooms, new students, new friends, and that newlysharpened pencil smell come to mind. Included in the booklet will be a picture of the author, list of books written, author facts in a web, and an author report. The grand county high school students of the month for march are seniors koi cook and madison stocks. The national book foundation, which sponsors the annual national book awards, is embracing october as national book month, as part of a national effort.
Were confident that there is something for everyone here. The backtoschool season is also the perfect opportunity to find a new favorite book. Right now bookstores everywhere are filled with books waiting for you to take them home, open the cover, and start reading. I think youll be amazed at the connections kids are able to make. Subscribe to our bookamonth program and receive the gift of expertly curated books all throughout the year. April free book of the month giveaway by entering the contest, you are opting in to receive emails from logos and logos publishing partners. This is a behindthescenes look at what makes our teacherlibrarians and library media technicians so special. Students of the month upper sandusky exempted village. We like the idea of cozying up on a winter night with a great book that inspired a favorite documentary. The two students took turns reading to each other from the younger students book.
Dec 10, 20 during december, we celebrate christmas, kwanza, and chanukah, but december is also read a new book month. Student of the month pbisgoblue walla walla high school. Please click on the appropriate month below to view. Pedersen congratulations to the following students who were selected as students of the month for december. Whether you find a new book published just this year or one thats older but. Superintendents entry plan newport news public schools. On this site youll find the story behind national reading group month, a calendar of nationwide events, and resources and tips for enhancing book discussions. I have chosen an author of the month that goes along with the themes in our reading book.
Plus what teacher doesnt love a fresh, crisp, shiny new book each month with a prepped. Dare to dream student leadership conference on may 24, 2018, fifteen students from m. Students should not have any class work assigned on. Parentvue is a web based communication tool that bridges the gap between school and home, keeping families informed and involved in their childs education in newport news public schools. For avid readers andor writers, this celebration is almost as important as the big ones. Students of the month escambia county school district. Click on the cover image right, which shows photos from the first national observance, to view full size. Whether youre a reading group member, author, bookseller, librarian, or publishing industry professional, get involved in national reading group 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 would be cool to do for the schoolwide reading challenge.
Tell us what you or the recipient is passionate about and loves to read. They also are recognized for following school rules and are honest, helpful and trustworthy. Rights and responsibilities handbook newport news public schools. Schoolwide initiatives from a literacy coach book of the month. Book of the month overview scarsdale public schools. Jan 18, 2018 december students of the month january 18, 2018 by r. On this site youll find the story behind national reading group month, a calendar of nation wide events, and resources and tips for enhancing book discussions.
Madison stocks is the daughter of james and sherri stocks. During december, we celebrate christmas, kwanza, and chanukah, but december is also read a new book month. Congratulations to the following students for being designated as a student of the month. Nomination forms are turned into the guidance office where monthly ballots are formed. This honor is based on academic performance and character. Join us at the new school to celebrate the launch of the u. Two stag deer are seen through the mist at dawn during the annual rutting season in richmond park in london, britain. Grades k6, front row, from left, annabelle heeks, brooke miller, ryleigh denning, kylie. Building a literacy community with a schoolwide book of the month. December students of the month eisenhower junior high school.
Identify divisionwide professional development as it relates to the. From stephen king to spongebob squarepants, weve got a book for everyone in july. November students of the month thomas jefferson middle school 1105 althauser dubuque by michelle weber this newsletter was created with smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more. School library month american association of school. Her positive attitude and hard work are examples that all sms students should admire and follow. They may reflect something happening at school, or in. One student from each grade level is selected each month by secret staff ballot. Before there was the riveting independent lens film. School library month history american association of. 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. New books out this month new books out this month published on 23 july, 2010. Today i wanted to share with you two schoolwide initiatives i help lead as a literacy coach in my school. Owl post books is a unique book box thats designed to grow with your child as they become more proficient readers from babyhood up to age 11.
She is dedicated to being the best version of herself, and puts a great amount of effort into everything she does. School library month history american association of school. Book of the month club for promoting literacy and community. June themes, holiday activities, and events for elementary students. 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. October 2019 november 2019 december 2019 january 2020 february 2020. Spend more time reading and less time figuring out what to read. I love to read month immaculate heart of mary school. Use this day as an opportunity to teach your students the importance of eggs. The adena sports medicine team, in conjunction with the adena health foundation, sponsors the athlete of the month program which seeks to recognize student athletes who have made a considerable effort to maintain a higher grade point average, community service. There was such a wide variety of topics, there was no way i could become bored reading and grading almost 400 essays in three weeks. Besides her strong work ethic, she excels in reading and class discussions. Mshs news mshs news mitchell hale has been selected as a winner of the adena athlete of the month award for january 2018.
In addition, students should not carry large amounts of cash that draw attention to themselves. Schoolwide book of the month club donorschoose project. Through book of the month, you can get a hardcover book for generally significantly less than youd pay in a bookstore or through amazon. Schoolwide initiatives from a literacy coach book of the. Reading aloud to children is so important at any age. She is the november social studies student of the month. It doesnt take much, and the chain reaction of amelias smile touches hearts across cultures around the world and ultimately comes back. For recommended reading on a wide variety of topics and themes, check out the book lists. Below you will find information on how the book of the month is to be utilized in our schools and what we are doing to promote it outside of our schools. Hello friends im blogging over on my collaborative blog today, the primary pack. The following is excerpted and adapted from aasl celebrates first national school library media month, which appeared in the spring 1985 issue of school library media quarterly p. An interview with this months pole physique featured student of the month. Once a month we will take the time to recognize students who show the ashby way on a continuous basis.
I wanted to share this post here on my blog as well. Every april school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play. Spacewalk celebrate ed whites spacewalk by having students participate in spacerelated activities egg day national egg day is a fun day to promote eggs. 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. Miss merriweather, the librarian, is very particular about rules in the library.
You can launch a book ofthe month program in your classroom, or you can partner with a colleague and agree to read a common book at the start of every month. Fatal alliancethis brandnew star wars novel ties in with the hugely anticipated. The purpose of the book of the month is to bring our community together as readers and learners using a common tool quality childrens literature. Congratulations to the following students who were selected as students of the month for december. We need to supply approximately 40 books per month for the classes, outof classroom teachers, and the library. Newport news public schools, newport news, virginia. The student of the month honor at the kendall elementary school is awarded to students who consistently demonstrate the character trait of the month. Because of its native status and majestic appearance, the bald eagle was chosen by congress as our national symbol. No school in 2 months wheelchairbound hanover student suffers because there is no ramp at institution. School library month is the american association of school librarians celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Every month during the school year, a student is selected from one of the five local high schools to be honored as student of the month. Jul 23, 2010 if youre looking for a new book to read this summer, then take a look at our july highlights, ranging from postapocalyptical adventures to the very best video game tieins. Opt for the imagination box, catering to 3 different age groups, for 3 delightful books, a themed toy, and an interactive coloring box and card, or select the bookofthemonth club for 1 colorful hardcover book. Each month, one student from each class is selected as student of the month.
The walla walla school district does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs. Newport news school board newport news public schools. Every april school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. October themes, holiday activities, and events for elementary students. School library month history the following is excerpted and adapted from aasl celebrates first national school library media month, which appeared in the spring 1985 issue of school library media quarterly p. Students of the month 20172018 usd 353 wellington ks. Book of the month read more, research less, save money. The escambia association of school administrators is pleased to announce the students of the month that schools have selected for this current academic year. Kelli brown grade 9 english 9 kelli is a hardworking student who puts in a great deal of effort in every assignment she turns in. Some of the school wide reading activities included. If youre looking for a new book to read this summer, then take a look at our july highlights, ranging from postapocalyptical adventures to the very best video game tieins. 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. Bookamonth gift program politics and prose bookstore. The perfect gift idea for yourself or a lucky recipient.
Oct 29, 2017 no school in 2 months wheelchairbound hanover student suffers because there is no ramp at institution. Sep 10, 2015 hello friends im blogging over on my collaborative blog today, the primary pack. Choose from all of the botm books, including thrillers, romance, best sellers, and more. See more ideas about book activities, author studies and mo willems. Be sure to visit this site over the course of the school year.
The two students have been recognized by their teachers as students who have stood out amongst their peers to show the school and community the true meaning of dedication, passion, and hard work. Presley comes to class every day with a smile on her face and a desire to learn. Mcallen is proud of the great job she does in class. Each day in newport news public schools we focus on one mission. Congratulations to the following students who demonstrated outstanding. Each month showcases students that were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding performance in the classroom. Today i wanted to share with you two school wide initiatives i help lead as a literacy coach in my school. November 2017 student of the month perry township schools. Students of the month perform well academically and show consideration for others. Nnps is an awardwinning school system, the largest on the virginia peninsula. Students of the month march sacrifice aprilcompassion.
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