Month: October 2017

An Exciting Opportunity for #GRAFenway Classrooms! #GRA17

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I am beyond thrilled that Victoria Coe is ready to reveal this exciting contest!

Fenway and the story of how he sees the world is one that is bound to make us laugh but also see our world in a different view: What can happen when we simply change our perspective? If your class is reading FENWAY AND HATTIE for the 2017 Global Read Aloud, tell us what your students have learned about perspective for a
chance to win a class set of Fenway’s second adventure, FENWAY AND HATTIE AND THE EVIL BUNNY GANG, provided by Putnam Young Readers.

To enter, simply fill out this form by November 5th at midnight CST.  One lucky classroom winner will be drawn on November 6th.

Only completed forms, please. One entry per classroom. Winner will be chosen by  November 6th and informed via email. Prize will consist of the winner’s choice of up to 30 hardcover or paperback copies of FENWAY AND HATTIE AND THE EVIL BUNNY GANG by Victoria J. Coe. (Paperback will be available January 2, 2018.)

After the Fires – The #GRA17 Can Help

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This morning I am sitting in Napa Valley, California getting ready to share stories from my students.  Coming here, I am once again reminded of what we can do as a community as I see the devastation of the wildfires that have swept this area. All of the kids that have lost their homes, all of the teachers who have lost their homes, their classrooms and are now trying to pick up the pieces and settle back into learning, growing, and being a community.  And one of the ways they are doing that is by participating in the Global Read Aloud.  Our community has classrooms in it that have been directly affected by these wildfires.
And I know that while the world seems like one disaster is hitting us after another, I also know that through the power of coming together, small acts can make a big difference.  So, what can we do to help these teachers and their students?
The big need is money and gift cards right now as people try to pick their lives back together.
To help students and others in the area, go here https://www.redwoodcu.org/northbayfirerelief
To help teachers directly affected, you can donate here bit.ly/SRTAfund
I have seen before what coming together can do to make a change in the world, that is at the core of what this project is.  Here is a chance to live that out if you can.

Enter to Win a Free Skype Visit with Victoria J. Coe! #GRA17 #GRAFenway

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Exciting news! Victoria J. Coe will offer a free 30-minute Skype visit to one lucky GRAFenway classroom at the conclusion of the Global Read Aloud. The Skype visit will take place by mutual arrangement between Victoria and the winning teacher. The 30-minute Skype visit will consist of Q&A. For a chance to win, simply complete and submit the entry form below by October 24th at Midnight CST.

Limit: One entry per classroom.