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2018-2019 VIRGINIA READER’S CHOICE AWARD NOMINEES
2019 CALDECOTT OR NEWBERY AWARD
Note: While the library has multiple copies of the books, it is recommended that children acquire the books for their
personal collections, if possible. We will refer to the books at the meetings and the library has a limited number to
share.
CHAPTER CHAT GRADE 3
FORMS
DUE
SEPTEMBER
14TH!
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MEETING DATES: Once a month on Wednesday mornings from 8:00-8:30. Dates TBD.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Once all registrations are collected and we have secured teen volunteers, I will send an email
for your child that lists his/her group, group leader(s) with contact information, and the
dates/books for each meeting. There will be a special “Meet ‘n Greet” scheduled at the
beginning of October.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. It’s going to be a fantastic year of
reading!
Wendy Ricci
Frederick Douglass Elementary Library Media Specialist
(571) 252-1920
BOOK CLUB
BENEFITS
• Make new friends with similar interests
• Skype visits with famous authors
• Opportunity to vote for the state-level book award (kids don’t often get to choose books to receive awards!)
• Hear different perspectives about issues in books
• Hear a variety of connections to real-life issues through books
• Treats
• Priority access to Book Club books
• Adding 12 GREAT books to your classroom reading list
• Work with fantastic teen volunteers
BOOK CLUB
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read each book-of-the-month
• Plan ahead to be sure you have a copy of each book at the right time
• Attend each monthly meeting
• Be respectful and show appreciation to teen volunteers
• Participate in discussions and games in a positive and friendly manner
• Notify Mrs. Ricci if you are unable to attend a meeting or continue with Book Club
CHAPTER CHAT GRADE 3
REGISTRATION AND BOOK ORDER FORM
Please complete and return by SEPTEMBER 14TH 1. Child’s Name____________________________________________________________
2. Email address(es) and cell numbers Note: Our communication this year will be via email and Remind, a free text-messaging app that helps teachers, students, and parents communicate
quickly and efficiently. Below, please provide all email addresses and cell phone numbers where you and/or your child would like to receive Book Club
reminders and information. Please also note that by providing this information, you agree to be added to our Book Club contact list, which will be shared
with our volunteer leaders and club members. It is our primary means of communication for the school year.
_________________________________ ___________________________________
_________________________________ ___________________________________
3. If your child has special needs that would be a concern during the book club meeting,
please specify any accommodations_________________________________________.
4. Complete the order form on the back of this sheet… OR
___________(please check) My child will get a copy of each book from the FDES library
(LIMITED copies available), public library, an eReader, or another way.
5. STUDENT CONTRACT: PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT BECOMING A BOOK CLUB MEMBER IS A
COMMITMENT, LIKE A SPORTS TEAM COMMITMENT. YOU MUST BE WILLING TO ATTEND ALL
SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND SKYPE VISITS AND BE PREPARED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BOOK
DISCUSSIONS AND GAMES WITH YOUR GROUP. IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO FINISH THE BOOK-OF-THE-
MONTH, PLEASE STILL ATTEND THE MEETING AND LISTEN TO THE DISCUSSION. YOU MIGHT THEN
CHOOSE TO ADD THE BOOK TO YOUR “SOMEDAY” LIST ☺ YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW SHOWS YOUR
UNDERSTANDING OF THIS COMMITMENT AND YOUR WILLINGNESS TO FOLLOW THESE
EXPECTATIONS.
____________________________________________________STUDENT SIGNATURE
____________________________________________________PARENT SIGNATURE
CHAPTER CHAT BOOK CLUB ORDER FORM Note: While the library has multiple copies of the books, it is recommended that children acquire the books for their
personal collections, if possible. We will refer to the books at the meetings and the library has a limited number to
share.
*Books in bold font are the books we will discuss at our meetings this year; others are optional- students will receive recognition for reading additional books
* Please attach a check payable to Frederick Douglass Elementary School, and return this with your registration
Please mark the books you would like to order:
Quantity Title Price Total
A Boy Called Bat by Elana Arnold 7.00
Crime Biters: My Dog is Better Than Your Dog by Tommy Greenwald (hardcover)
9.00
Full of Beans by Jennifer Holm 8.00
The Great Shelby Holmes: Girl Detective by Elizabeth Eulberg (hardcover)
11.00
The Hole Story of the Doughnut by Pat Miller (hardcover)
11.00
Just My Luck by Cammie McGovern 7.00
A Long Pitch Home by Natalie Lorenzi 7.00
A Poem for Peter by Andrea Davis Pinkney (hardcover)
13.50
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 6.50
Wish by Barbara O'Connor 7.00
2019 Caldecott or Newbery winner TBA and ordered in January- estimated cost
10.00
Total Payment
