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
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
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
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
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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