April2006

Book of the Month for April

April 11, 2006

Dear Faculty, Students and Parents:

The April Principal’s Book of the Month is The Pinballs by award-winning children’s author Betsy Byars. The story is humorous even though it is one of facing and coping with the difficulties in life.

Carlie, Thomas J., and Harvey are three children who, each because of their own circumstances, have been sent to live in a foster home. As you would expect, they have some funny and difficult times as they adjust to living with each other and a new family.
The children learn about themselves and each other, and as they begin to experience love and trust they learn what it means to care for others.

As you read The Pinballs, think about a time you’ve had to adjust to a new situation. What kinds of problems did you encounter? Did you want to talk things over with someone or did you work your problems out alone? How did that situation make you a better person?

Happy reading,
Phillip D. Page, Ed. D.
Principal