Items of Interest for NFRC Members
2015-2016
Happy 100th Birthday Beverly Cleary
At 99, author Beverly Cleary is beloved by generations of reader. It's hard to believe that some of author Beverly Cleary's beloved characters are nearly 50 years old. Little Ramona, who got in trouble for pulling one of nemesis Susan's curls, middle-aged? Henry Huggins, owner of beloved dog Ribsy, ready for AARP? Could Ramona's big-sister Beezus actually be old enough to be Grandma Beezus? But it's true, and Cleary herself will turn 100 on April 12. Asked by TODAY's Jenna Bush Hager about her upcoming birthday, Cleary responded with true Ramona spirit, saying, "Well, I didn't do it on purpose!" Enjoy the video courtesy of the .Today Show .
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Educator of the Year Contest
Do you use the Magic Tree House series in your classroom?
Are you interested in competing to become the Magic Tree House Educator of the Year?
HOW TO ENTER:
In 500 or fewer words, tell us how you incorporate the Magic Tree House books to help you meet objectives across the curriculum and address the Common Core State Standards.
Read more about how to enter HERE!
THE PRIZES:
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive:
• A trip to New York City to have lunch with authors Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
• Two autographed sets of the entire Magic Tree House series—one for the winner’s classroom, and one for the winner’s school library
• $500 worth of your choice of children’s books from Random House
• A $500 gift card for classroom supplies
• A Skype school visit with Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
THREE RUNNERS-UP will receive:
• An autographed set of the entire Magic Tree House series for your classroom
• A $250 gift card for classroom supplies
To learn about entry details, the deadline for the contest, and prize information, go to the Random House website HERE!
Good luck to all!
Judy Bradbury
Do you use the Magic Tree House series in your classroom?
Are you interested in competing to become the Magic Tree House Educator of the Year?
HOW TO ENTER:
In 500 or fewer words, tell us how you incorporate the Magic Tree House books to help you meet objectives across the curriculum and address the Common Core State Standards.
Read more about how to enter HERE!
THE PRIZES:
ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive:
• A trip to New York City to have lunch with authors Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
• Two autographed sets of the entire Magic Tree House series—one for the winner’s classroom, and one for the winner’s school library
• $500 worth of your choice of children’s books from Random House
• A $500 gift card for classroom supplies
• A Skype school visit with Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce
THREE RUNNERS-UP will receive:
• An autographed set of the entire Magic Tree House series for your classroom
• A $250 gift card for classroom supplies
To learn about entry details, the deadline for the contest, and prize information, go to the Random House website HERE!
Good luck to all!
Judy Bradbury
Compiled by Judy Bradbury
NFRC Professional Development Chair
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NFRC Professional Development Chair
Items of Interest brought to you by the NFRC…Membership has benefits!