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Week 14: Gearing up for the Holidays!

 This week was another busy one, but in a different way! I started the week by packing up the book fair from the previous week. The were planning to come pick it up Tuesday morning, but they were able to come by Monday afternoon! I was so glad I went ahead and packed it all up first thing Monday morning. The book fair is fun, but I was ready to get my space organized again. I also was able to put up some books that started to pile up that needed to be shelved!

Tuesday I was summoned to my first ever jury duty! So, I wasn't at school this day. It was not very exciting as I was never called back. I was able to sit quietly and read my book though! 

We have a huge Thanksgiving lunch for our students and community members on Thursday, so we prepared for that. Parents, grandparents, and other family members come to enjoy lunch with their child. It is a fun day and an exciting way to get ready for all of the holiday activities. We use the library as a holding space for parents and family members as they call for lunch. I had to move tables and situate chairs in a way to provide enough space. 

Friday, I had several read alouds and my 4th and 5th grade book club.

I see a group of 4th and 5th graders three times a week. 4th grade is reading "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Beverly Cleary. 5th grade is reading "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. 

The read aloud this week was "Turkey Trouble" and I used the Novel Effect app while reading. The kids LOVE the sounds that the app makes. This particular book was very fun using the app. 

After the Thanksgiving lunch, I started prepping decorations for Christmas! 

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