This week, we began our novel study of "Bud, Not Buddy," a 1999 children's novel by Christopher Paul Curtis. The book is the winner of the 2000 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature, as well as the Coretta Scott King Award that is given in recognition of outstanding African-American authors.
"Bud, Not Buddy," is story of ten-year old Bud Caldwell, a mere orphan living in Flint, Michigan in 1936 during the Great Depression.
Since the death of his mother, years earlier, Bud has been living in an
orphanage, as well as short stints in several foster homes. All he has
of his mother are a bag of rocks and a photograph of his momma as a
child and fliers that show Herman E. Calloway and his jazz band, the
Dusky Devastators of the Depression. The story opens with Bud being placed with a new foster family, the
Amoses, where Bud soon meets Todd Amos, their tormenting twelve year old
son...
Dates to remember...
Wednesday, May 9: Redbirds Game Field Trip
Friday, May 11: Parent Luncheon for Teachers
Tuesday, May 15: Spring Art Show Reception 5pm - 6:30pm
Friday, May 18: Parent Breakfast by Teachers
Thursday, May 24: 5th Grade Banquet
Friday, May 25: Spring Fling!
Monday, May 28: No School!
Friday, June 1: Last day of school - NOON DISMISSAL
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