Seven Schools, One Book - Kenny & the Dragon

 Lakewood elementary schools have joined a nationwide trend of having the entire school read a book together.  It is wonderful to unify and excite the students with literature!  

Two years ago, we enjoyed The World According to Humphrey, and last year's text was The Lemonade Wars.  We hope you've enjoyed having you own copy at home to re-read and discuss :)

This year's selection is Tony DiTerlizzi's Kenny and the Dragon.  After a week of suspense-building clues, we had a fun pep rally on Friday - complete with our very own dragon (whose name is Graeme, by the way) - to introduce the book.  Thanks to the sponsorship of Lakewood Kiwanis, students received a copy of Kenny and the Dragon to keep (or will have access to a modified book if appropriate). 

Seven Schools One Book runs from now until Tuesday, May 29th.  Be sure to read and help your child answer the comprehension question each night.  Courtesy of our PTA, kids who turn in answers to the questions will build a bead lanyard for participation.  There will also be a drawing each day from correct answers for prizes. 

At Horace Mann, we will close out with various classrooms pairing up to make their very own dragons and talk about their experience of the book.  At our end of the project, whole-school gathering, "big prize winners" will be announced.

This should be a blast, and a nice way to end the year.  We welcome your feedback on any aspect of Seven Schools One Book!