Wodney Wins!

Our days begin with a "morning meeting" which includes conversation and listening to a good book. On Fridays, students can reflect on the books we read and vote for his or her favorite for the week. The selection for the month of August proved to be decisive! The winner was Hooway for Wodney Wat by Helen Lester.

The plot follows the quiet life of Rodney Rat who is plagued with the inability to pronounce the letter "r." One afternoon, he is chosen by his teacher to be the leader for Simon Says. Surprisingly, his speech problem solves a bigger problem named Camilla Capybara who is the class show-off. While Rodney's friends understand his words because they know him, Camilla takes his directions literally. Rodney says, "Go west." Camilla stomps off into the sunset while Rodney and his classmates take a nice long rest...from the game and Camilla. Hooway for Wodney Wat!