Let the Games Begin!!!
Dear Parent/Guardian:
On Monday September 28th, our schools begin year 3 of a special project. Mattie
McCullough, West Park Elementary and West Park Middle School are again
doing a project called One Book, Three Schools. Every K- 8 family will
receive a copy of the same book- Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris
Grabenstein. We ask that you, as a family, read it at home over the months of
October/November. You will be asked to read two chapters per night (about 15
minutes per night). You can also listen to guest readers read each chapter on our
school website. We are hoping you can make the time as a family to participate in
this special activity!!!
Our selection this year is…….
Can twelve 12-year-olds escape from the most
ridiculously brilliant library ever created?
Kyle is a game fan—board games, word games,
and especially video games! Kyle's hero, the
famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello, is the
genius behind the design of the town's new
public library, which contains not only books, but
an IMAX theater, an electronic learning center,
instructional holograms, interactive dioramas
and electromagnetic hover ladders that float
patrons up to the books they want.
Lucky Kyle wins a spot as one of the first twelve kids invited to a gala,
overnight library lock-in filled with of fun and games. But the next morning,
when the lock-in is supposed to be over, the doors remain locked. Kyle and
the others must follow book-related clues and unravel all sorts of secret
puzzles to find the hidden escape route if they want to win Mr.
Lemoncello's most fabulous prize ever. Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's
Library is more than a rib-tickling novel full of humor and suspense. It's a
game in itself, in which readers can have fun solving clues and answering
riddles while learning how to navigate the Dewey Decimal system. Eagleeyed kids—not to mention their parents, teachers, and librarians—can also
hunt for the names of authors and classic books sprinkled throughout the
fast-moving story.
By participating in the One Book, Three Schools program, we aim to build a
community of readers. Everyone- students, parents, teacher and all other staff
will be participating.
When the book comes home on Monday, you will also receive a reading schedule.
There will also be two family night events held that families are encouraged to
attend. Below are the dates of the family events. All family events will be held at
West Park Middle School.
In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage
and reward attentive, aggressive listening. You will soon find that your child will
take pride in knowing and anticipating the details of the story. In class, there may
be various activities which discuss or explore the book. You will want to make
sure your family keeps pace with the schedule so that your child can take part.
Everyone will be talking about Mr. Lemoncello and his games. Please check out
the website for more details about the months as well as photos, trivia and other
fun links.
Let the Games Begin Open House!!
Mark your calendar!
Monday, September 28, 2015
Look at Displays
Participate in Activities
Pick up your copy of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Westpark Middle School
6:00p.m .- 7:30 p.m.
See you there!