On Friday, February 27th, the 105 second-graders at Baker-Butler Elementary began a special book club! Students and their families are invited to spend time each weekend reading the book Secrets According to Humphrey, by Betty G. Birney, and completing a weekly secret mission!
The book tells the story of a class pet, Humphrey the hamster. Humphrey works to solve a mystery while learning about Ancient Egypt along with the class.
Students received a copy of the book, which is theirs to keep!
The cost of the books, and reading incentives, were funded by a grant from the Walmart Foundation.
On Friday every student was presented his/her own copy of the book, and they learned how to dance "Walk like an Egyptian" by The Bangles during the ceremony.
Our teachers got into the act, too, as they wore Egyptian headdresses and taught the students secret Egyptian hand signals.
We are really excited about this new 2nd grade book club. Thanks again to our great teachers for creating this idea and for writing the grant as well as our local Wal-Mart for their financial support to make it possible!
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