Since October fourth and fifth graders have had the opportunity to read the Young Reader’s Choice Books. These six titles are Tale the Despereaux, The Mayor of Central Park, Gregor the Overlander, Granny Torrelli, Rodzina, and Kenzuke’s Kingdom. Eighty-five students participated this year with thirty-five completing at least three books. Those completing at least three books were invited to the ”voting” party held in the MOE Library. Eighteen students completed all six books and were treated to a bowling party on March 31^st. These students were Ariel Adamson, Jordan Combridge, Courtney Dietrich, Shelby Dietrich, Maddison Dietrich, Aleea Ferguson, Sarah Fletcher, Madison George, Hailey Habich, Erick Oscarson, Andrea Rainey, Emily Schramm, Amanda Stewart, Lupe Villasenor, Hunter Wieffenbach, Marisa Palazzo, Kaydi Scott, and Edith Negrete.

During the months of February and March all second and third graders were invited to read ten Caldecott or Caldecott Honor books. Since 1938 the Caldecott award has been given nationally for the best picture book of the year. There was a luncheon held at the MOE Library at the end of February and again the end of March to honor those students who read ten books each month. Seventeen students completed ten Caldecott books in February and thirty-nine students complete ten books in March. Nine students completed ten books in Feb. and ten in March. Those students were Ericka Arias, Alejandra Ramirez, Rubi Rivera, Kyle James, Salvador Gonzalez, Livan Barajas,

Sarai Torres, Cleider Guillen, and Lupita Vieyra. Each student was also given a crocheted bookworm. A big thank you to Cathie Harris and Susan Rainey for helping crochet the bookworms.