Mrs. Awad's Library/Tech/Drama Class
What We Are Working On This Month!
In Library
Kindergarten Naming the parts of a book
1st and 2nd Grade Alphabetical order and Call Numbers
3rd Grade All about the Almanac
4th and 5th Grade The research process
In Drama
Kindergarten Reciting poetry and Native American signs and symbols
1st Grade Folk Dancing
3rd Grade Traditions of Christmas Around the World
Homework Reminders/Things to Work On/Extra Credit Projects!
Please remind your child to return their books to the library. Books must be returned or paid for before additional books may be checked out. Missing books cost $20 to replace.
Starting in January, students may also check out books on tape; however, a signed permission form must be filled out to insure that you are aware that these will be coming home and that you have a tape recorder for this purpose.
Books We Are Reading Or Recommend!
The of Legend the Poinsettia By: Tomie de Paola 398.24 DEP
v When Lucida is unable to finish her gift for the Baby Jesus in time for the Christmas procession, a miracle enables her to offer the beautiful flower we now call the poinsettia.
A Kenya Christmas By: Tony Johnston E JON
v Ten-year-old Juma and his aunt Aida plan to surprise his Kenyan village with an appearance by Father Christmas and find that they themselves are surprised.
Baboushka and the Three Kings By: Nicolas Sidjaka 398.2 ROB
v Because Befana's household chores kept her from finding the Baby King, she searches to this day, leaving gifts for children on the Feast of the Three Kings.
Tree of Cranes By: Allen Say E SAY
v A Japanese boy learns of Christmas when his mother decorates a pine tree with paper cranes.
Elijah's Angel: A Story for Chanukah and Christmas By: Michael J. Rosen FIC ROS
v At Christmas-Hanukkah time, a Christian woodcarver gives a carved angel to a young Jewish friend, who struggles with accepting the Christmas gift until he realizes that friendship means the same thing in any religion.
Los Posadas: an Hispanic Christmas Celebration By: Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith 394.266 HOY
v Follows a Hispanic American family in a small New Mexican community as they prepare for and celebrate the nine-day religious festival, which occurs just before Christmas.
