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Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/25/2024

 

Week of March 25, 2024 | TK-Fifth Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 5 of 5 | Vote

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 5 of 5 
Negative Cat, by Sophie Blackall
After begging his family for a cat, a boy finally gets his way, on the condition that he works on his reading, which he struggles with. But Max the tabby cat turns out to be not the best pet--at first. Based on a true story, revealed in the back matter.

Video Kids read to cats in Berks County, PA, at the Animal Rescue League (running time 2:01 min.)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Books | Review and Vote
Review past nominees. Students vote by a show of hands (no peeking!)

Crafty Connection Color and cut out cat shape friend to read to and use as a bookmark.

About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program ​

Week of March 25, 2024 | Fourth and Fifth Grade
​CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)
Voting Party Wednesday this Week During Lunch

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Optional CYRM Reading Challenge | Vote Wednesday, March 27 During Lunch In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited  to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Tuesday, March 26.
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​About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/18/2024

 

Week of March 18, 2024 | TK-Third Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 4 of 5

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 4 of 5
Chez Bob, by Bob Shea
An alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds on top of his snout.
Crafty Connection Create your own nest | activity sheet (page 3) provided by the publisher
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program

Week of March 18, 2024 | Fourth Grade
​California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 4 of 5
​CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Review and Vote
​CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

Note: 5th grade will miss this week due to library closure
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 4 of 5
Chez Bob, by Bob Shea
An alligator comes up with a plan to lure his prey by opening up a restaurant for birds on top of his snout.
Crafty Connection Create your own nest | activity sheet (page 3) provided by the publisher
​About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers | Review and Vote
Students vote by a show of hands (no peeking!)
The Elephants Come Home, by Kim Tomsic
Documents the heartwarming story of how a displaced herd of wild African elephants gradually adapted to a new home at Thula Thula, a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, where they found safety and love with dedicated human caregivers.
Bartali's Bicycle : the True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero, by Megan Hoyt
Describes how Italian cyclist Gino Bartali (1914-2000), winner of the 1938 Tour de France, secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save more than eight hundred Jewish men, women, and children, and others, from certain death during World War II.
Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
The true story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis in a race against time.
About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program 
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Optional CYRM Reading Challenge In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited  to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is Wednesday, March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Monday, March 25.
​About the CYRM California Young Reader Medal Program

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/11/2024

 

Week of March 11, 2024 | TK-Third Grade
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 3 of 5

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 3 of 5
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program 

Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet

Week of March 11, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade
​California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 3 of 5
​CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 3 of 3
​CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 3 of 5
The Scarecrow, by Beth Ferry
In this tender story about the comforting power of friendship and the joy of helping others, a loving bond grows between two unlikely friends. About the California Young Reader Medal Program 

Crafty Connection Scarecrow coloring sheet
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Nicky with child set for Kindertransport, 1938
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee | Book 3 of 3
Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
1. Intro Click to enlarge image of Nicky and child then read this brief synopsis: The true story of Sir Nicholas "Nicky" Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria living in desperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realized it was a race against time to rescue the children before the borders closed. Like The Scarecrow, Nicky & Vera reminds us about the joy of helping others, and the lasting bond that can create.
2. Read one-sheet about Sir Nicholas Winton
3. Show One Life movie trailer (running time 2 min.)
4. Read Nicky & Vera, by Peter Sis
5. Read one-sheet about Peter Sis
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Optional CYRM Reading Challenge In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited  to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is Wednesday, March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Monday, March 25.

Read-Alouds and Presentations Week to Week by Grade Level

3/4/2024

 

Week of March 4, 2024 | TK-2nd | SEL Week | Rotary Club Readers
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

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Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework, and we are privileged to welcome volunteers from the Manhattan  Beach Rotary Club to read the CYRM nominee that touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
​An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program 

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies

Week of March 4, 2024 | Third Grade | SEL Week 
California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5

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Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework. This week's CYRM nominee touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
​An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program 

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

​Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies​

Week of March 4, 2024 | Fourth and 5th Grade | SEL Week
​California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee 2 of 5
​CYRM Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee 2 of 3
​CYRM Intermediate Novels Reading Challenge (Optional)

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Social Emotional Learning Week
Our 3rd Annual SEL Week returns with the Districtwide theme "Today's Students, Tomorrow's Leaders." Students will have a chance to take part in activities throughout the week that focus on the SEL framework. This week's CYRM nominee touches upon SEL themes.

I Am Enough, by Grace Byers
​An ode to self-confidence and kindness that touches on themes of diversity, respecting others and loving oneself. Read by the author (play video from 1:22-5:39 | total running time 7:18 minutes)

California Young Reader Medal Picture Book Nominee | Book 2 of 5
The Littlest Yak, by Lu Fraser
In this celebration of individuality and self-esteem, Gertie yearns to be big but discovers that there are some things that only small yaks can do. About the California Young Reader Medal Program 

Crafty Connection Directed drawing of Gertie the Yak on a bookmark

​Kitchen Connection This video demonstrates how to make Tibetan Khapse cookies
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California Young Reader Medal Picture Book for Older Readers Nominee | Book 2 of 3
Video The Legacy of the Righteous Cyclist (running time 2:19 minutes) 
Bartali's Bicycle : the True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero, by Megan Hoyt
Describes how Italian cyclist Gino Bartali (1914-2000), winner of the 1938 Tour de France, secretly worked with the Italian resistance to save more than eight hundred Jewish men, women, and children, and others, from certain death during World War II. About the California Young Reader Medal Program ​
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Optional CYRM Reading Challenge In October 2023, students in fourth and fifth grade were invited  to read the three nominated CYRM intermediate novels and be ready to vote for their favorite. Voting day is Wednesday, March 27, during lunch. Participants will eat their lunch in the library, vote, and receive prizes and giveaways. Students qualify to participate by completing this WORKSHEET and returning it to Mrs. Snively by Monday, March 25.
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    Library Program

    Our students enjoy weekly visits for presentations crafted to instill a love of reading, to enhance
    Common Core classroom lessons, and to inspire life-long learning. Visits include checking out materials, practicing information literacy, and exercising digital citizenship.
    Colleagues are welcome to borrow program ideas.
    California Model School Library Standards ​

    Read Aloud 15 Minutes. 
    Every Child. Every Parent. Every Day See why it matters at readaloud.org
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