Newbery Madness!
December is the month to read as many Newbery novels as you can. These award-winning books will entertain you at school and home. I would love to hear your thoughts about the Newbery book you selected. (Feedback welcomed!) Newbery book talks are due December 21st, 2010.
To celebrate the holidays, students will be writing letters to many different people in our community. Students will write letters to elementary students, nursing home patients, and to Santa's workshop. Students will have an opportunity to communicate their well wishes through their writing. Who else could you write to and why? (Feedback welcomed!) Every year Pfeiffer Middle School students amaze me how they help Toys for Tots through their donations. We have the best giving community! December is the time to help others and enjoy time with your family. I would love to hear how you have helped someone. (Feedback welcomed!)
Enrichment Ideas for December:
- Write poetry and share your poems with family members.
- Set your own personal reading goals over the holiday break!
- Track Santa Christmas Ever and keep a travel log..where is Santa?
- Bake Christmas cookies reading a recipe. How did the cookies turn out?
- Write elf letters to younger students.
Merry Christmas to all!
