Have You Ever Felt Invisible When You’re Around Other People? Meet Brian, the invisible boy. Nobody ever seems to notice him or think to include him in their group, game, or birthday party…until, that is, a new kid comes to class. When Justin, the new boy, arrives, Brian is the first to make him feel […]
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The Principal’s Book of the Month has been a Maury tradition for years. Now, you can access these read-alouds outside of school! Each book centers on a theme that has been a focus for the year. For 2019-2020, the books will focus on persistence and resilience. We introduce our year with Linus the Little Yellow Pencil by Scott Magoon. Linus and his eraser, Ernie, have a challenge to create with the most heart, but they don’t always agree on the strategy. How were they persist and overcome this challenge? Click below to find out.
Principal’s Book of the Month
In this beautifully illustrated book, Peter H. Reynolds once again encourages readers to observe,to wonder, and to consider diverging from the well-worn path to pursue their dreams.
Principal’s Book of the Month
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq by Jeanette Winter Alia Muhammad Bakeris a librarian in Basra, Iraq. For fourteen years, her library has been a meeting place for those who love books. Until now. Now war has come, and Alia fears that the library — along with the thirty thousand books within […]
Principal’s Book of the Month
Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning About Empathy by Bob Sornson Ph.D., Shelley Johannes (Illustrator) When Emily asks her big sister what the word empathy means, Emily has no idea that knowing the answer will change how she looks at people. But does it really matter to others if Emily notices how theyre feeling? Standing in […]