Fancy Nancy Tea Party to Take Place on Tuesday, May 24th!

Congratulations to our Fancy Nancy Tea Party winners from our recent Walk a Thon! The winners will be having a tea party with Mrs. Marino during the lunch hour on Tuesday, May 24th in the LRC. Take a look at the author and illustrator of the Fancy Nancy books as they are interviewed by a big fan!

"Black Clouds A Comin!" Learning About the Dust Bowl of the 1930's and the Southwest Region

Over working the soil and record years of drought brought on a decade of dust, heat and wind. Along with Mrs. Marino in the LRC, Ms. Harberts, Mrs. Klay, and Mr. Saxsma's fourth grade classes are learning about the regions of the United States.  Through research and reports they are discovering more about America's troubled times and tenacity of spirit to move on ahead and follow the American dream. 
Above we see the world famous photograph by WPA photographer Dorothea Lang of a destitute mother and her hungry children of the Dust Bowl era. Below a photograph of a farmer and his sons returning home from the "fields".

Book Reviews You Can Use!

A Book Review by Ethan

Edwards Eyes

Author: Patricia MacLachlan
 

This story takes place on the east coast near Cape Cod and is told by a boy named Jake.  It’s a story about throwing the perfect knuckleball. It’s a story about seeing “signs” and about trying everything, even if you fail.  Mostly though, it is a story about family. 

Jake comes from a large family where everyone is very close and does everything together, like playing baseball.  Even Jake’s three sisters play the game.  One year his little brother Edward practices and practices and finally masters throwing the perfect knuckleball.  Everyone is amazed!   

Jake’s other brother, Trick, believes that things happen for a reason and that there are “signs” everywhere that mean something. Edward never gives up and tries everything no matter what, even if he fails the first time.   

One day, Edward goes for a bike ride that ends up changing his life and everyone else around him. He doesn’t tell anyone where he is going and ends up paying the price.  Edward may never be able to see again after that day but someone else may.

 A Book Review from Maddie-

The Other Side of Dark  by Lowis Lowery Nixon,  is a book that is scary and happy. It is about a girl who wakes up from a coma after she got shot. She was thirteen when she was shot and then when she woke up she was 17! She has to adapt to a new life style. Worst of all the murderer who came into her house and shot her, still out there! This was a great book and has a very surprising ending. Be sure to come to the LRC to check out The Other Side of Dark.

Welcome Readers!

Welcome to the Central Road School Learning Resource Center Blogspot, Top Shelf Picks!

This is a shared space where students can post quick notes about their favorite books. Here kids can find questions to answer for the 2011 Illinois Blue Stem Book Awards. 

If you have a favorite book you would like others to know about this is the place to be! Just post your thoughts, using good internet manners, netiquette, and that way others will be able to enjoy your recommendations and discover new books.  Please feel free to suggest books for our collection or for AR tests you would like to have in our database.  

Enjoy and Happy Posting!

Mrs. Marino 
CR Librarian