If you were in the character's shoes…

Our next contest invites students to walk in a character's shoes as s/he attempts to survive a difficult situation. This contest, created by Anastasia, was inspired by Zane and the Hurricane and I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001. 

Rules: Choose an exciting survival scene from one of these books or another MCBA book. Write the scene as if you were there. Include what you would do, who you'd be with, where you'd be, and your reactions. You may choose to include an image if you want.

Entries are due on Tuesday, February 2nd.

The Comic Contest winners

Over 20 students entered our Comic Contest. This contest was inspired by the graphic titles included in our MCBA Mashup list: The Underground Abductor and El Deafo. Kaileann, a member of Team MCBA, created this contest.

We asked the kind staff at Modern Myths Comics and Games in Northampton to judge the contest. Not only did they judge the contest but they provided Marvel Comics calendars for the winners! Here are the winning comics:

Best Writing (by Shae)

Best Art (by Jordan)

Best Visual Storytelling (by Natalia)

Store Staff Favorite (by Emilio)

Class Participation Points--FINALLY!

For all of you competitive readers out there, here are point totals as of Thursday, January 21st when the indefatigable (long word meaning they never get tired) Team MCBA helped me count them.

(Note: This score does not include the Pet Profile points or books recorded last week.)

BOOKS READ

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4th: 147
5th: 124.5
6th: 102

CONTEST POINTS
4th: 52
5th: 13.5
6th: 48

T-DAY TRIVIA POINTS
4th: 6
5th: 7.5
6th: 4

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS:
4th: 7

TOTALS
4th: 212
5th:145.5
6th: 154

Amazing Baked Goods!

The baked goods brought in for this year's MCBA Baking Contest were beautiful, delicious, and varied! They included cupcakes, cookies, brownies, scones, elephant ears (!), pies, and more! Thanks again to Chef Gail and Rob for judging!