It's Almost Winter Break!

First, thanks so much to everyone that helped with the Book Fair this year including parents, student crew, media staff, family, teachers and administration! Our book fair was very successful considering the extreme downturn in the economy recently.




The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl is quickly approaching, and I have been busy reading books and writing questions for the school and district competitions! My most recent read was Journey to the Blue Moon by Rebecca Rupp, a little story about a boy who has lost a family pocket watch, thus throwing his life into a tailspin. He finds out that all lost items end up on the moon, so he takes an adventure to the moon to find his watch and set his life straight. I'm not a big fan of fantasy, but I found myself reading this book very quickly to see what happened in the end. :)

Since we are talking about HRRB, I must remind everyone that the school and district competitions are in January. Be sure your team has read all the books! See Mrs. Biddle or Mrs. Hinger if you have any questions. We will have practice each December Friday morning at 8:00 in the media center.

We have only three weeks until Winter Break! I look forward to the holiday season, but as you all know I have a special package coming around Christmas as well! After our new baby is born, I will be out on maternity leave until the beginning of March, so enjoy your time with Coach Carroll and Ms. Harris. I will miss you guys!

Mrs. Hinger