Tom Sawyer summer book club

Well, this year the summer book club will be "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.  We are scheduling events and activities to go along with this story.  This story will take us through many adventures and character building events.   First, we are going to locate some family or community building in our local town that needs a fence painted ( i.e. Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence).  Also, the the students will have a great experience and be a volunteer at the same time!  The group is excited.  I will update as we go along to see where our experiences take us...  Mrs. McKee  

Hello Ms. O'Connor:

Here is a picture of my 4th grade daughters town she built for her book report, "How To Steal A Dog"!  She made a coffee house, Carmelia's house, Willy's dog house down the gravel road, Mookie, Luanne, car with details like beach towels hanging for privacy and milk crate, food and Toby.  My daughter added a lot of detail as she wrote her story like;   green shutters, brick on the house, moths on the light post and more.  As a family we enjoyed her creativity and interest in the project, how enriching!  In addition, many recycled materials were used throughout this project.  From doll furniture to grass on the board donated by Meijer grocery stores in Plainfield, IL.  

Thank you for writing the book!

Also, if you are ever in Plainfield, IL, please feel free to visit, Eagle Pointe Elementary.  Our budget is low, but if are traveling through town, the reception you will get from the community and students is exceptional.  

Very appreciative,

Mrs. McKee

Teacher

(Natalie's mom)

Bookclub for the summer

We are going to decide on the book to read for the girls in May.  Any suggestions?  I think one of the classics of course like: 

little Women, Mary Poppins, Little House on the Prairie, A Wrinkle in TIme Pride and Prejudice or Treasure Island?

How To Steal A Dog by Babara O'Connor

Hello,

My daughter read "How To Steal A Dog" and built a town relating to the story for a book report.  She is in fourth grade and she has had a fabulous time creating this story through construction.

I would like to forward a picture to Ms. O'Connor.

Mrs.Mbookclubs