Grade 4 Winner

 Today's Battle of the Books contest featured the fourth grade. 

In a tight battle, Meghan, Liva, and Lloyd defeated Lilly, Christian, Ryan, and Isaac. They will move on to the school tournament on Tuesday, March 2. Great job readers!

Vote Now!

Voting is now open for all readers who qualified by reading five or more nominees.
See Ms. Bernard for your electronic ballot.

 
May the best book win!

Voting ends on Wednesday, March 3.

Our winner will be announced on Friday, March 5.

 

Battle of the Books has begun!

 This year's pandemic version of BOTB is modified a bit, but readers have still had a chance to show off their knowledge of this year's nominees. 

On Wednesday, the teacher teams faced off in a close contest. The team of Ms. Wisniewski, Ms. Gearhart, and Mrs. Currie edged out Ms.Robertson, Ms. Wetherby, and Ms. Maccallum 24-23.

Teacher Champions!

Runners up!

In the Fifth Grade tournament, the team of Alice, Eamon, JJ, and Will defeated Ashton, Dachi, Gabe, Joey and Jude 23-18. They will move on to the school tournament on March2.

Leslie Connor Author Visit

I am so excited to welcome Leslie Connor in a virtual author visit on February 3. 

The author of Crunch, All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook and this year's nominee, Mason Buttle. 

Don't miss this amazing story of a boy you will never forget!

 

Our first Varsity Reader!

 

Meet Leslie Connor!

 As you know, The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle is one of my favorite books on this year's list. 

On Wednesday, February 3, 2021 author Leslie Connor will join us to talk about the book, her life as a writer, and play some games with us to see how well we know Mason Buttle. 

Don't miss out! Read the book!

Other books by Leslie Connor:

MCBA 2021 is live!

Today we kicked off this year's Massachusetts Children's Book Award at Bement. Our readers are excited to dive into this year's list and we have many fun activities planned along the way. Stay tuned!