The students are currently reading a novel of their choosing for our first round of book studies for the year. They have selected from one of the following science fiction / fantasy novels. "A Wrinkle in Time" "Time Machine" "Gathering Blue" "City of Ember" A letter went home last week explaining the expectations for this book study. Attached to the letter was a calendar for the fifth graders to follow, helping them to pace themselves as they set their own reading goals. The plan was to finish by Thanksgiving break, but due to the unexpected closing of our school last week due to the flu, we may have to extend this assignment one week. If you have not seen the novel studies letter, please check with your son or daughter. Feel free to read one or more of these books as well. They are great stories!