ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK!
Beginning Monday, December 6th Mariposa is kicking off the “One School, One Book” Event with the Newbery Award winning book, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” by Richard and Florence Atwater, illustrated by Robert Lawson. Through the generosity of Mariposa PTA every student will take home their own copy of the book on Friday, Dec. 17th. The book is theirs to keep.
According to Sam Northern, ED.D., “One of the best ways to engage students with books is by making reading a social experience. If you are looking to increase students’ interaction with books and promote the joys of literacy to a school/community-wide audience, the One School, One Book (OSOB) model may be your answer.”
Mr. Popper’s Penguins is a classic! If you don’t know the story, it was hard enough for Mr. Popper to support himself, Mrs. Popper, Bill, and Janie Popper. The addition of 12 penguins to the family made it impossible to make ends meet. Then Mr. Popper had a splendid idea--the talented penguins would be a sensation on the stage. And so they were.... A classic of American humor, this story of a gentle house painter and his high-stepping penguins has delighted children for generations.
Starting December 6th chapters read by our own Mariposa staff will be available on the “Penguin Google Classroom” (https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NDQwODgwMjczMTY1 class code vceg4jm)as well as fun activities that you and your student can access. In addition, the wonderful 5th Grade Friendly Helpers will be helping with chapter reading, decorating the campus and recess activities.
Join the Penguin Google Classroom!
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NDQwODgwMjczMTY1
Class code vceg4jm
READING SCHEDULE
MONDAY, DEC. 6TH: Chapters 1 & 2
TUESDAY, DEC. 7TH: Chapters 3 & 4
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8TH: Chapters 5 & 6
THURSDAY, DEC. 9TH: Chapters 7 & 8
FRIDAY, DEC. 10TH: Chapters 9 & 10
MONDAY, DEC. 13TH: Chapters 11 & 12
TUESDAY, DEC. 14TH: Chapters 13 & 14
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15TH: Chapters 15 & 16
THURSDAY, DEC. 16TH: Chapters 17 & 18
FRIDAY, DEC. 17TH: Chapters 19 & 20
PENGUIN SPIRIT WEEK DEC. 13TH-17TH
MONDAY, DEC. 13TH:Come to school wearing your favorite animal t-shirt or top or favorite animal print.
At recess take part in the Penguin Games!
TUESDAY, DEC. 14TH: Help create the Chain of Chapter Chatter from first 14 chapters at recess or lunch. Penguin Games will continue.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 15TH: Dress in black and white...just like a penguin! Penguin games will continue as
will the Chain of Chapter Chatter.
THURSDAY, DEC. 16TH: Teachers may participate in a penguin themed art project, if desired. Penguin games will continue as will the Chain of Chapter Chatter.
FRIDAY, DEC. 17TH: Winter Pajama dress up day. Cozy up as we finish the last two chapters of this wonder ful book. Penguin games will continue as will the Chain of Chapter Chatter.
