I’d like to wish everyone a happy April, but
it really hasn’t felt like April yet. It seems that March and April got mixed
up on their job assignments this year. Nevertheless, it is April and no matter
what it looks like outside, we can always count on this month to bring us one
thing…poetry! April is National Poetry Month and we have always tried to
celebrate it in full force at Stonehedge. We will share lots of poetry in
library class and the whole school will observe “Poem in Your Pocket” Day on Thursday, April 21st. On
that day, students and staff are encouraged to write a poem of their own or copy
down a poem that they like (don’t forget to write down the poet’s name) and put
it in their pocket. During the day, anyone can ask anyone “Got a poem in your
pocket?” and they can share their poem with someone else in school. It’s a fun
way to meet new people and share great poetry.
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| Last year's Poem in Your Pocket Day |
Later that same evening, we will be hosting “Poetrypalooza II”! This is
an open mic poetry night. We had such a great turnout last year that we’ll be
setting up our poetry café in the Gold Cafeteria
from 6:30 until the poems run out. Students from any grade (and parents and
teachers too) are encouraged to share their favorite or original poem in front
of a live audience. If you don’t dare to
share, you are more than welcome to just come and watch. It is likely to be the most cultural thing
you will do all week.
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| A scene from Poetrypalooza I |
No fooling…we’d
like to thank the PTA for bringing author Alyssa Satin Capucilli to Stonehedge
on April 1st. Ms. Capucilli is the author of the popular “Biscuit”
series for early readers. All of the students enjoyed her presentation about
how a book makes the journey from an idea to the book shelf and she has already inspired our own Stonehedge authors to come up with some great ideas.
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| Alyssa Satin Capucilli |
Stay tuned for the latest from the library...much more to come!
Until next
time…don’t forget to Read4Fun!
Mrs. Abbott
