Library

Battle of the Books Program

This is an optional program for students in 4th and 5th grade.  Students form a team of two or three people and then as a team, they read the books that are on the Battle of the Books list.  Teammates don't have to all read the same number of books, but I do require that each member read at least three in order to be on a team. 

In April or May, the Book Battles take place.  This involves a Jeopardy-style game with the categories of:  plot, genre, tricky, character and setting.  

An additional part of the Book Battles is the 'Bonus Round' where only one team at a time is asked a question.  This allows students to take a break from the fast-paced buzzer part of the Book Battle.  

NOTE: There's a possibility that the Book Battle will take place remotely via Zoom.  This would involve teams being together in Breakout Rooms with an MCS staff member supervising and helping as needed.  More information will be added later in the year as needed. Last year's participants enjoyed the experience with this format!
 

Battle of the Books List for 2020 - 2021

This program, sponsored by the PTO, is a wonderful way to honor and celebrate an event in your child's life, such as a birthday, first lost tooth, a pet's birthday, a relative or teacher, the first day of Spring, etc.  Participation is optional.

How to Participate

Fill out a form - available in the main office, or through the PTO website - and indicate how much money you would like to donate, the honoree's name and the event to be recognized. 

Book selection takes place approximately once a month.  On the appropriate month, your child will come to the library to choose a book from several bins of books that have been pre-selected by the librarian. 

A book plate will be signed by your child and placed in the front of the book.  That child will be the first person to check out the book.  Additionally, they will get the opportunity to search the online catalog for their chosen book by typing in their name.