Letters February 2006

Esperanza Traveling
What a lovely surprise to receive the set of books by Pam Muñoz Ryan (Lucky Subscriber winner, October 2005). I have already shared them with my students and plan to donate them to our library. I often use ideas from your magazine. Please keep all the great suggestions coming.
Shannon Coykendall
Williamston, MI

By the Book
I want to thank you for the truly lovely article you wrote ("Carolyn Coman: A Horse of a Different Color," November/ December 2005). I cannot tell you how rare it is to read a profile that corresponds perfectly with what I said (or thought I said!). Thank you for your careful listening and for getting things right. I was proud to be asked for the interview and so very pleased with the result.
Carolyn Coman
via e-mail

Save the Date
PTA has designated February 12-18, 2006, Take Your Family to School Week to connect families with their children's school experiences and strengthen parent-school partnerships. PTA leaders aim to work with principals and teachers to plan special events throughout this special week to motivate parents to step away from their regular daily routine and into their children's school. Contact your local PTA to find out what it's planning for your school and how to participate in PTA Take Your Family to School Week. You can also visit the National PTA website at www.pta.org for more information.

Free Poetry Kit
Celebrate National Poetry Month in April with a free classroom kit from Harcourt Children's Books. Featured poets include Bobbi Katz, Julie Larios and Mary Ann Hoberman. Appropriate for grades 1-4, the kit contains two full-color posters, bookmarks, curriculum ideas and a comprehensive list of kid's poetry books. To request a kit, sign up online at www.harcourtbooks.com/freeforteachers or send a self-addressed mailing label (not envelope) to: Classroom Poetry Kit, Teaching K-8 Offer, Harcourt Children's Books, 525 B St., Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101. Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery; offer good while supplies last.

February, 2006, Vol.36, No.5