Dear Friends,
What was your first job? Did you mow lawns, babysit like I did, or deliver papers as did the boy in our September Book of the Month: "The Paper Boy" by Dav Pilkey? It is a dark but satisfying read called "a throwback to a simpler time by presenting work as a desirable activity for children".
As we share this book, enjoy together all the various messages in the little story. Can we call the main character a "hero?" He is not Superman or Spiderman but he quietly does his job, fulfilling his responsibility every day. What everyday activities do you find joy in? I drive to Allamanda each morning in the dark listening to the radio, thinking about our day. Do you find comfort in your routines as I do?
As Cameron Farina said, "Books connect us to authors, to each other, and to the community in ways that are unexpected and lasting". Share with us how your group reacted to this book.Discuss ways to exhibit responsibility in the classroom and around our Allamanda Campus.
See you in October. A special book for a special month!
Marilu Garcia,
Principal, Allamanda
Look how these classes celebrated this book:
