Friday, June 12, 2015

Summer Bookclub!!

You’re Invited!!

WHO: all Endeavor students
WHAT:   Endeavor Summer Book Club!!
WHERE: Pierson Library
WHEN: Wednesdays this summer (4:30 p.m).  Tentative dates: 7/8 ,7/29, 8/19
WHY:  to catch up with each other over the summer AND talk about GREAT BOOKS!

The first book we will read is: Capture the Flag - by Kate Messner   
Three kids get caught up in an adventure of historic proportions!
Anna, Jose, and Henry are complete strangers with more in common than they realize. Snowed in together at a chaotic Washington D.C. airport, they encounter a mysterious tattooed man, a flamboyant politician, and a rambunctious poodle named for an ancient king. Even stranger, news stations everywhere have announced that the famous flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner has been stolen! Anna, certain that the culprits must be snowed in too, recruits Henry and Jose to help catch the thieves and bring them to justice.
But when accusations start flying, they soon realize there's more than justice at stake. As the snow starts clearing, Anna, Jose, and Henry find themselves in a race against time (and the weather!) to prevent the loss of an American treasure.

Meeting dates will be:7/8 ,7/29, 8/19.  We’ll meet at 4:30 pm and be done by 5:15 - 5:30.  I’ll bring snacks and drinks.

At our meetings we will talk about the book, what we enjoyed, what we wondered.  We’ll also vote on the next book we’ll read!!

Please know, You DO NOT have to be able to be present at each book club in order to join us sometimes.  However, you do have to attempt to read the book. :)  Stay updated on email and through Mrs. Crowther’s Kidblog page: http://kidblog.org/MrsCrowthersClass/

I will email students with reminders before hand.  This will also be your way to RSVP so I know who to expect.  I look forward to it!!
End of Year reflections and summer links!~!

1. All students completed a reflection of the year.  After writing down their thoughts on the learning they did and their responses to 6 reflection questions, they recorded this reflection in an app call See Saw.  They are bringing home a parent invite today.  You'll need to download the app and scan the QR code.  There are also directions on the sheet for doing this on desktops.  Check them out!  Here is another link you can use to request permission:

https://app.seesaw.me/s/058-051-037


2.  The "invite" for the summer "Bookclub" came home today as well.  On it you will find the 3 dates (tentative), times, and the 1st book we will read.  All students are invited and may come to all 3 meetings, or even just 1.  It will be held at the Pierson Library.
3.  Speaking of reading, latest research states that all students have to do to avoid the summer slump is read at least 4 books!!  Here are some resources from the Literacy Center:  SCS Summer Reading Ideas

4.  Finally, John Madden, our Math Coordinator has provided a list of resources for summer math ideas.   


Don't worry, I'll be in touch again soon!
:)