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Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/29/2021

 

​Week of March 29, 2021 | All Grades | CYRM Vote Ends Wednesday

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California Young Reader Medal Voting Closes 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 31
This annual program helps to determine the most popular books for children in the State of California.
  • Vote here in the Picture Book category (all TK-5th graders)
  • Vote here in the Picture Book for Older Readers category (all 4th-5th graders)
  • Vote here in the Intermediate Novel category (optional for 4th-5th graders who have read all three nominated novels
  • Find out about the California Young Reader Medal
  • Questions? Email hsnively@mbusd.org

​Week of March 29, 2021 | All Grades | Readathon Continues!

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Shop with code GVREADS and {pages} will donate to GV!
Raising funds for Our School Library March 22 -- April 1
The Grand View PTA is a strong supporter of the school library program and has chosen it to be the beneficiary of the first time ever Grand View Readathon! Find out more

Week of March 29, 2021 | TK and Kindergarten | Canceled
Virtual Field Trip to the Manhattan Beach Public Library

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Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss
Students will take a virtual field trip to the Manhattan Beach Public Library this week.
Video Book! Book! Book! presented by Salt River Schools 
Crafty Connection Step-by-step video instructions to make cheerful paper frogs.

Week of March 29, 2021 | First Grade | Egg Drop Season

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The Perfect Nest, by Catherine Friend
With hopes of making a delicious omelet, Jack builds a nest to catch a chicken, but ends up attracting more than the bird.
Read-aloud Video Mrs. Snively reads The Perfect Nest
Alternate Video See and hear this story read by Hannibal Ferret Storybooks. The reader is off camera and provides a nice close up of the book's pages for students to pause the video and read along.

STEM Egg Drop Activity First graders would have had an "egg drop" on the last Friday before Spring Break, testing out the different ways one might cushion an egg to have it land unbroken when dropped from the roof of the first grade classrooms. Ideas are here on buggyandbuddy.com/stem. ​Fresh eggs may be too scarce at the moment to drop in this way; try the experiment using an empty egg shell filled with small toys or glitter and taped together.
Activity Download and print a Humpty Dumpty coloring sheet ​

Week of March 29, 2021 | Second Grade | Celebrating Reading

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Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, by Carolyn Crimi
Henry doesn't like doing pirate things.All Henry ever wants to do is read books. When their ship sinks, the other pirates learn pretty quickly what good Henry is getting from his beloved books.
Video Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies presented by Mr. Bragg's Library 
Crafty Connection Step-by-step instructions to fold an origami boat

Week of March 29, 2021 | Third Grade | Celebrating Reading

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This is Not that Kind of Book, by Christopher Healy
A riotous mash-up alphabet primer features characters that represent different book genres, from fairy tales and mysteries to superhero adventures and joke books, challenging readers to keep up as the story abruptly shifts in other directions.
​Video This is Not that Kind of Book presented by Muggle Maestra 
Crafty Connection Learn about miniature books and make your own with step-by-step instructions.

Week of March 29, 2021 | Fourth Grade
Celebrating Books and the Joy of Reading

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Thank You, Mr. Falker, by Patricia Polacco
The story of a girl who struggles with reading and the teacher who is determined to not let her fail.
Video Thank You, Mr. Falker presented by Storyline Online
The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore, by William Joyce
In this allegory about the curative power of story, a bibliophile learns that when we care for books, they will restore and take care of us. 
Video The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore, animated short 
Crafty Connection Learn about miniature books and make your own with step-by-step instructions.

Week of March 29, 2021 | Fifth Grade
Celebrating Books and the Joy of Reading

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Poet Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
How to Read a Book, by Kwame Alexander; illustrated by Melissa Sweet
In this partnership of text and image, reading is captured in both content and form, and hailed as the individual, creative act that it is. Not only does the book explain how to read (i.e., first find a great place to do so), it also demonstrated the elegant and emotional chaos awaiting readers. 
Two poems by Langston Hughes Let America be America Again (1936). and I, Too (1945). Hughes was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. He was one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form called jazz poetry.
Video How to Read a Book presented by the Center for Fiction.
Crafty Connection How to make a mixed-media collage with magazine cut-outs and text.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/22/2021

 

Week of March 22, 2021 | All Grades | Readathon Begins!

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Shop with code GVREADS and {pages} will donate to GV!
Raising funds for Our School Library March 22 -- April 1
The Grand View PTA is a strong supporter of the school library program and has chosen it to be the beneficiary of the first time ever Grand View Readathon! Find out more

Week of March 22, 2021 | All Grades  
CYRM Picture Books Conclude | Students Vote Online

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Madeline Finn and the Library Dog, by Lisa Papp | Nominee 5 of 5
A warm, encouraging story of a young girl who is learning to read, and the special library dog who helps instill patience, acceptance, and confidence.
Video Madeline Finn and the Library Dog presented by author/illustrator Lisa Papp
A warm, encouraging story of a young girl who is learning to read, and the special library dog who helps instill patience, acceptance, and confidence.
Cultural Representation Reflection TeachingBooks.net One strategy to help students discover a broader understanding of an inclusive society is for them to see what they might not have noticed before. Through reflection, readers think about the cultural representation of characters, setting, and events in the books they read. Then they can compare, contrast, and develop a connection to their own culture while taking a deeper look at the representation of others. Sample reflection from TeachingBooks.net.
Review and Vote Students are encouraged to review the four previously presented CYRM Picture Book nominees and then vote online for their favorite. Voting closes at 8:00 p.m. on March 31.

Week of March 22, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
Vote Online for CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers

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Online Ballot for Picture Book for Older Readers Students in fourth and fifth grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31. Review the stories, if needed.
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.

Week of March 22, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
Vote Online for CYRM Intermediate Novels | Optional

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Online Ballot for Intermediate Novel | Optional Students in 4th and 5th grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31.
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/15/2021

 

Week of March 15, 2021 | All Grades | Introducing the Readathon

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Raising funds for Our School Library
​March 22 -- April 1

The Grand View PTA is a strong supporter of the school library program and has chosen it to be the beneficiary of the first time ever Grand View Readathon! Find out more

Week of March 15, 2021 | TK-Third Grade
CYRM Picture Books Continue

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
After the Fall, by Dan Santat | Nominee 4 of 5
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon influenced his work.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own. With thanks to Cruz for the activity suggestion!

Week of March 15, 2021 | 4th/5th Gr. | CYRM Picture Books Begin!

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Poor Louie, by Tony Fucile | Nominee 1 of 5
Louie has the life every chihuahua dreams of, but when the pending arrival of a new baby upsets the balance of the family, Louie starts to wonder if there's still room for him.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's last name. Give it a try! Few-sigh-el? Foo-seal? Then click here to listen to the surprising way the author's family says it.
Video Poor Louie presented by GeorgetownCountyLibrary.
Creative Connection If you don't know already, find out how your name was chosen and turn it into a story, real or imagined. Illustrate it simply, or in great detail. Now tuck that story away in your baby book. I promise you will treasure it when you come upon it when you are older.
Game Tired of your name? Want to be someone else? Visit babynames.com to see what your new name could be.
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Alfie, by Thyra Heder | Nominee 2 of 5
Told for the perspective of the girl, Nia, and then the turtle, Alfie, this story describes what happens when Alfie disappears on the eve of Nia's birthday to find her a special present.

Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's first and last name. Give it a try! Thigh-rah Head-er? Then click here to listen to the surprising way it is pronounced.
Video Alfie presented by Sankofa Read Aloud
Discussion We don't always realize the impact we have on another's life. Discussion prompts.
Story Extender An interview with the author.
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to paint a pet turtle on rocks.
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After the Fall, by Dan Santat | Nominee 3 of 5
The traditional Humpty Dumpty story takes on fresh meaning in the hands of author/illustrator Dan Santat, who spotlights fear, perseverance, determination, and a growth mindset. He himself grew immensely as an illustrator after meeting author/illustrator David Shannon. Dan Santat has said this book is a love letter to his wife, who overcame anxiety and depression. See if you can spot her name scrawled on the wall.
Video After the Fall, presented by ABC Read to Me
Video Dan Santat explains how meeting David Shannon impacted his work.
Video Dan Santat explains why After the Fall is a love letter to his wife.
Crafty Connection Fold and fly a paper airplane. Try this design or invent your own.

Week of March 15, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
Vote Online CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers

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Online Ballot for Picture Book for Older Readers Students in fourth and fifth grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31. Click the cover images to hear the stories again, if needed.
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.

Week of March 15, 2021 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
Vote Online CYRM Intermediate Novels | Optional

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Online Ballot for Intermediate Novel - Optional Students in 4th and 5th grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31.
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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/8/2021

 

Week of March 8, 2021 | TK-3rd Grade
CYRM Picture Books Continue

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's first and last name. Give it a try! Thigh-rah Head-er? Then click here to listen to the surprising way it is pronounced.
Alfie, by Thyra Heder | Nominee 3 of 5
Told for the perspective of the girl, Nia, and then the turtle, Alfie, this story describes what happens when Alfie disappears on the eve of Nia's birthday to find her a special present.
Video Alfie presented by Sankofa Read Aloud
Discussion We don't always realize the impact we have on another's life. Discussion prompts.
Story Extender An interview with the author.
Crafty Connection Step-by-step directions to paint a pet turtle on rocks.

Week of March 8, 2021 - Fourth and Fifth Grade
CYRM Picture Books for Older Readers Conclude 

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Six Dots: a Story of Young Louis Braille, by Jen Bryant | Nominee 3 of 3
Louis Braille, blinded in childhood by an accident, was so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. It must be noted that Louis was a child inventor who worked alone and without public support or financial backing. Living in a converted prison building and already suffering the early signs of lung disease, he managed to create a system of reading and writing for the blind that is still in use today.
Video Six Dots presented by Christine Sharrock.

Review Six Dots concludes the presentation of the three CYRM Picture Books for Older Readers nominees. Review the previously presented titles, Step Right Up and Sergeant Reckless, if needed.
Online Ballot for Picture Book for Older Readers Students in fourth and fifth grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31.
Online Ballot for Intermediate Novel - Optional Students in 4th and 5th grade vote online for their favorite by 8:00 p.m. on March 31.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/1/2021

 

Week of March 1, 2021 | TK - Third Grade
​CYRM Picture Books Continue

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Sounding Out Words We Don't Know Pronounce the author's last name. Give it a try! Few-sigh-el? Foo-seal? Then click here to listen to the surprising way the author's family says it.
Poor Louie, by Tony Fucile | Nominee 2 of 5
Louie has the life every chihuahua dreams of, but when the pending arrival of a new baby upsets the balance of the family, Louie starts to wonder if there's still room for him.
Creative Connection If you don't know already, find out how your name was chosen and turn it into a story, real or imagined. Illustrate it simply, or in great detail. Now tuck that story away in your baby book. I promise you will treasure it when you come upon it when you are older.
Game Tired of your name? Want to be someone else? Visit babynames.com to see what your new name could be.
Video Poor Louie presented by GeorgetownCountyLibrary.
Video If you liked Poor Louie, you may enjoy another book by Tony Fucile, Let's Do Nothing! Frankie and Sal, believing they have "done it all," decide to do nothing for a while, but it's harder than they think. Presented by Mr. Paulson Reads.

Week of March 1, 2021 - Fourth and Fifth Grade
CYRM Picture Books for Older Readers Continue

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Sergeant Reckless, by Patricia McCormick | Nominee 2 of 3
With every war comes stories of heroism. In this case, it's a little mare used to haul ammunition by U.S. soldiers during the Korean War. Though the marines had doubts about her ability to haul the heavy loads, they began her training. It quickly became apparent that not only did Reckless have a large heart, she'd also consume anything-including chocolate, Coca-Cola, and poker chips. 
Video Sergeant Reckless presented by Kristi Farrell.
Background Video Sergeant Reckless, a Horse of a Different Breed. 
Training Activity Do you have a dog at home? See if you can train your dog to carry a basket, following the steps in this video. Note the similarities and differences in how the dog is taught and how Reckless was taught.
Kitchen Connection Reckless surely did love her sweets! Bake some Candy Loaded Oatmeal Bars.

Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

2/22/2021

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Week of February 22, 2021 | TK-3 | CYRM Picture Books Begin!

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson | Nominee 1 of 5
There will be times when we feel as if we don't fit in, and that can feel uncomfortable. When we reach out and take that first step to get to know someone else, that tiny but mighty brave spark of confidence can lead to inclusion and real friendship. Finding the courage to share your story can connect you to others.
Video The Day You Begin presented by author Jacqueline Woodson.
Making Deeper Connections Note the images of rulers in the story and discuss the way we measure ourselves and others. Interestingly, RULER is an acronym for the five skills of emotional intelligence found on resilienteducator.com:
  • Recognizing emotions in oneself and others
  • Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions
  • Labeling emotions with a nuanced vocabulary
  • Expressing emotions in accordance with cultural norms and social context
  • Regulating emotions with helpful strategies

Week of February 22, 2021 | Grades 4/5
CYRM Picture Books for Older Readers Begin!

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California Young Reader Medal Find out about the CYRM program.
Step Right Up, by Donna Janell Bowman | Nominee 1 of 3

A biography of William "Doc" Key (1833-1909), a former slave and self-trained veterinarian who taught his horse, Beautiful Jim Key (1889-1912), to read, write, and do math, and who helped teach the world to treat animals kindly. A movie of this incredible story is currently in development with actor Morgan Freeman slated to portray William Key.
Video Step Right Up presented by NSD Library Videos.
Video Illustrator Daniel Minter demonstrates his woodblock technique and explains why he never shows the horse with a bit in his mouth or a saddle on his body.
Take the Pledge Choose kindness and respect the needs and feelings of others.

Making Deeper Connections Publisher's teaching guide.
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Read-alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

9/21/2020

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Week of September 21, 2020 - TK - Having Grit & Fun with Numbers

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Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons, by Eric Litwin
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Pete the cat loves the buttons on his shirt so much that he makes up a song about them, and even as the buttons pop off, one by one, he still finds a reason to sing.

Video Pete sings his song 
Crafty Connection Print this Pete the Cat color by number 
Is That Wise, Pig? by Jan Thomas
Mouse and Cow are making soup, but Pig keeps trying to add strange ingredients.
Video Is That Wise, Pig? read by Story Time Pals 
Activity Connection Cooking with children (safety first!) is a great way to reinforce independence, math, science, language skills, and more. Try these No Bake Kids' Recipes: mud pie, pineapple bagel spread, cinnamon pears, pumpkin pie, and more!

​Week of September 21, 2020 - Kindergarten - Fall Leaves

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Fall Leaves Fall! by Zoe Hall
When fall comes, two brothers enjoy catching the falling leaves, stomping on them, kicking them, jumping in piles of them, and using them to make pictures. Includes a description of how leaves change through the year.
Fall Is Not Easy, by Marty Kelley
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With new expectations to be met, fall can be a tough season for a lot of us.
Crafty Connection Transform ordinary leaves found in the yard into colorful nature collages. Directions.

Week of September 21, 2020 - First Grade - Books and Reading

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I Am a Story, by Dan Yaccarino
A celebration of the art of storytelling traces how it has evolved from cave paintings and the invention of the printing press to the digital technologies that inform and unite today's diverse world. Sharp eyes will take note of the starry transition from cave people to contemporary folk as astrological signs reappear as constellations, with a tiny red bird on each page to remind us that stories give flight to our imagination.
Crafty Connection Tiny Birds coloring sheet ​
I Don't Like to Read, by Nancy Carlson
Henry the mouse likes everything about first grade except reading, but with some extra help at school and home, he is delightfully surprised.
Connection Read a book, of course :)
Nibbles the Book Monster, by Emma Yarlett
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Nibbles the Monster enjoys books a little too much!
Crafty Connection Make a book nibbling bookmark. Directions.

Week of September 21, 2020 - Second Grade - Empathy

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Empathy is defined as the ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of someone else. An example of empathy is feeling the same amount of excitement as a friend, when they tell you they are getting a puppy or a kitten.
Video Sesame Street: actor Mark Ruffalo and Murray help explain the feeling of empathy.
A Letter to My Teacher, by Deborah Hopkinson
Written as a thank you note to a cherished teacher, the ending brings the love of learning and teaching full circle. 
Discuss Do you think the new teacher will be able to feel empathy for her students when things don't go quite right for them? How might having empathy affect our relationships at home or at school?

Draw and Write Students draw a picture of themselves with their teacher and write a note including a personality trait that they know their teacher will enjoy, and a behavior that they hope to improve during second grade. Show it to your teacher on your next Zoom.

Week of September 21, 2020 - Third Grade - Welcome Fall

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Green on Green, by Dianne White
The animals, fruits, feelings, and colors that characterize each season of the year.
​Lawrence in the Fall, by Matthew Farina

Lawrence the fox accompanies his father into the forest to collect something to take to his school show-and-tell, and encounters the beauty of nature and finds exactly what he needs.
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Video Why Do Leaves Change Color?
​Leaves, by David Ezra Stein
A bear who has never experienced autumn before is puzzled by the falling leaves, unsure whether he should try to put them back or use them as a bed for a nap. Read by Michael DeJohn
Crafty Connection Transform ordinary leaves found in the yard into colorful nature collages. Directions.

Week of September 21, 2020 - Fourth and Fifth Grade
​California Young Reader Medal Intermediate Novel Nominees

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Introducing the CYRM Intermediate Novel Nominees Students in 4th and 5th grade are invited to participate in deciding the most popular fiction novel in California by reading all three CYRM novels and voting for their favorite by June 1. General vote info. Specific Grand View vote info to come. More about the CYRM. Questions? Email Mrs. Snively at hsnively@mbusd.org.
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, by Karina Yan Glaser
The Vanderbeekers have always lived in the brownstone on 141st Street. It's practically another member of the family. So when their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five siblings have eleven days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home and convince the dreaded Beiderman just how wonderful they are. And all is fair in love and war when it comes to keeping their home. First in a series, fans of The Penderwicks will love getting to know Harlem's favorite family. A story of confrontation and understanding just right for our troubled times.
Video Book trailer at teachingbooks.net
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Save Me a Seat, by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan
Meet Ravi, who has just moved to the United States from India, where he has always been at the top of his class. Meet Joe, who has lived in the same New Jersey town his whole life, and lives with learning difficulties. Two fifth grade boys born worlds apart and so different from one another --how could they ever be friends? They are united by a common enemy, Dillon Samreen, the class bully. Dillon is Indian American and Ravi oh so wrongly assumes their shared heritage means they will be friends. This story about fitting in and overcoming obstacles features two points of view that will be a hit with fans of Wonder, by R.J. Palacios. 
Video Book trailer at teachingbooks.net
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Restart, by Gordon Korman
Chase's memory just went out the window. He doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again, starting with his own name. When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. Pretty soon Chase realizes it's not only a question of who he is, it's a question of who he was, and who he's going to be.
Video Book trailer at teachingbooks.net
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark, by Debbie Levy
​As a child in Brooklyn, Ruth learned the importance of a powerful dissent. Her mother objected to the notion that girls shouldn't get an education. Ruth objected to the discrimination facing her Jewish family. In school, she objected to having to take sewing and cooking classes (but still had to), and in college, she objected to the notion that, as a woman, she couldn't pursue a law career. Dissent is the through line woven into this picture-book biography of Justice Ginsburg, and it's a tidy way to demonstrate how her fearless objections to the unfair status quo not only led the way to her career as a Supreme Court justice but also contributed to dismantling many of those discriminatory laws that prevented equal treatment. 
Video I Dissent presented by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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    During the time we are apart classes will receive weekly library content via Zoom. Colleagues are welcome to borrow ideas. ​

    MBUSD completes the 2020-21 school year in Phase 5 of our 5-phase plan to reopen our schools.

    Phase 1 - 9/16/20 preschool aged childcare and EDP
    Phase 1 - 9/29/20 MCHS sports training
    Phase 2 - 10/12/20 high need hybrid
    Phase 3 - 12/8/20 grades TK-2 hybrid
    Phase 3 - 3/1/21 grades 3-5 hybrid
    Phase 4 - 3/8/21 grade 6 hybrid
    Phase 5 - 4/19/21 5 days a week in-person learning for grades TK-12 students who select in-person

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