Winter Time = Reading Time!

Just three days before the first day of winter, we are in the mood to read! We just wrapped up our discussion about Project 1065 by Alan Gratz. It was a lively discussion about WWII. We had our very own ration books and a photo opp Rosie the Riveter-style! It was a great morning. Our next pick is going to be awesome too! We voted to read and discuss All's Faire in Middle School, the latest novel by Victoria Jamieson, one of our favs.

We will meet to discuss All's Faire in Middle School on Monday, January 29th at 7:30am. We have a few copies and Kindles on hand in the media center but feel free to get a copy at your local public library. Can't wait!

Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz

We had an awesome book club discussion on Elsie Mae Has Something to Say by Nancy Cavanaugh! We learned a thing or two about the Okefenokee Swamp while enjoying some hot biscuits. For our next pick, we voted to read Projekt 1065 by Alan Gratz. Projekt 1065 is a novel of espionage, mystery, hope and intrigue. Having won a number of awards since it was published in October 2016, it is sure to be an amazing read and an interesting discussion.

We will meet on Monday, December 18th at 7:30am for an exciting book club! A few copies of the book in print and ebooks are available for check out in the media center. Or, you may obtain a copy from your local public library (I did!). Happy reading!

Nancy Cavanaugh, "Elsie Mae has Something to Say"

Another Opportunity to Shine

The girls had an great time this morning discussing Kate T. Parker's book, "Strong is the New Pretty." We discussed strength in all of its various types, we talked about the layout of Kate's book, and we worked on our questions for the book club exclusive meeting with Kate tonight!      


                               

We all enjoyed strong mind and body fueling snacks.  The girls had a great time creating their own images of #davisstrong.

We are very excited to be reading "Elsie Mae has Something to Say" by Nancy Cavanaugh next!  Our next book club meeting is on October 30th at 7:30 am in the LS Media Center.  Just to up the excitement a little we are very pleased to announce that Nancy Cavanaugh will be visiting the Davis Academy next week on Tuesday, September 26 courtesy of Foxtale Book Shoppe!  You may order your books for this event here.  https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DGGuHe8wsaT_vTGiFMF-LZWp5jv4DULUAvl1iWUGzg/edit?usp=sharing

Elsie Mae is pretty sure this’ll be the best summer ever. She gets to explore the cool, quiet waters of the Okefenokee Swamp around her grandparents’ house with her new dog, Huck, and she’s written a letter to President Roosevelt that she’s confident will save the swamp from a shipping company and make her a major hometown hero. What’s more, Elsie Mae gets wind of hog bandits stealing from swamper families, and she sees another opportunity to make her family proud while waiting to hear back from the White House.

But when her cousin Henry James, who dreams of one day becoming a traveling preacher like his daddy, shows up and just about ruins her investigation with his “Hallelujahs,” Elsie Mae will learn the hard way what it really means to be a hero.

Historical Fiction full of mystery and adventure. A book that will take readers on a trip they’ll never forget.                                   

Welcome back!

Welcome back! We have a TREAT for you! We are SO excited to be kicking off our 2017-18 4th/5th grade girls book club with Strong is the New Pretty by Kate Parker. Kate will be visiting us on Monday night, September 18th at 7:00PM. We hope you will join us! Please visit davisacademy.org/events to reserve your seat.

Our first book club meeting will take place on Monday, 9/18 at 7:30am in the LS Media Center. We will have breakfast treats that tie into the theme of the book, discussion and activities.  

If you would like to check out a Kindle from the LS media center to read the month's book club book, please have a parent complete this form, which can be turned into the Media Center.  

5th Graders: If you would like to bring in your own e-Reader for book club, please complete the Acceptable Use Policy Form and return it to Lauren Ward. 

My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison

We had SO much fun making magic and discussing The Girl Who Drank the Moon today! Our next pick is My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison. For a sneak peek, see below:

We will meet on Tuesday morning, May 9th for a breakfast book club! Copies can be checked out from our school library or your local public library. It's a great read!

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

To say that we had fun discussing Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu would be an understatement! It was so.much.fun. Our next pick is EXCITING (all caps kind of exciting)! We voted on the Newbery winning book! Every person that we (teachers and students) know that have read this book say the same thing: it is amazing. The book is The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill. For an interview with the author, see the video below:

We will meet on Monday, March 20th during lunch and recess. Physical and digital copies can be checked out from the media center and from your local public library. Don't miss out on reading this extraordinary book!