Dena Boer Library

A school cafeteria is never quiet, especially not at Laketon Elementary School; but in No Talking by Andrew Clements that is exactly what happens.  The fifth grade class has long been known as the “unshushables” by all the teachers, and suddenly there is no talking at all—by any of them!  It all starts with Dave Packer and his interest in Ghandi’s days of silence.  The idea grows and grows and suddenly a contest is born.  Boys versus girls—no talking for 2 days—and what happens will surprise everyone!

Silent Reading to you,

Mrs. Barton

One of the books nominated for the California Young Reader Medal this year is  Armando and the Blue Tarp School by Edith Hope Fine.  What a heartwarming book of generosity and gratitude--how lucky we are to have such a great school to attend!  The students in Senor David’s class didn’t have a school building.  The students at the colonia of the Tijuana city dump met on a blue tarp each day for their classes.  Armando had to work hard with his family all morning and felt lucky to be able to attend Senor David’s class even for a little bit of time in the afternoon.  When the colonia was destroyed by fire, no one knew what would happen.  But, the generosity of a woman from far away gave the students and their families something they could only dream of! 

Grateful reading to you!

Mrs. Barton