Chapters 19 - 23

What do you think it was like for Frita and Gabe when they were not friends anymore? Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend that resulted in the same way? How did it make you feel?

Chapters 13 - 18

A lot has happened with the "liberation" plan since we last met. What do you think about the plan now? What is working and what is not working? Do you still think this was a good idea?

Chapters 7 - 12

Wow, this book is amazing!!!!! In these chapters, we really see how Frita really intends to liberate or free Gabe.

As I read these chapters, I started thinking about the title. Gabriel is not in prison or locked away, so what does he need to be "freed" from? Who is keeping him locked away? What do my book club partners think about this?

Chapters 1 - 6

How do you like the book so far? Can you relate to any of the characters personally?

Have you noticed any principles of civility being used yet? Or did you notice any incidents when a character could of used a principle of civility?

ANNOUNCEMENT AND UPDATES

I am pleased and extremely excited to announce that we have chosen a book for our 2nd Annual Choose Civility Book Club. This year we will be reading The Liberation of Gabriel King by K.L. Going. Please visit http://www.kidsreads.com/reviews/039923991X.asp to read a synopsis of this book. I read this book over the past week of snow days and I have to say that people of all ages will enjoy this book and apply the lessons to their daily lives. You will not be disappointed.

****PLEASE NOTE: Due to weather related delays, we have changed the kickoff meeting from 2/19/10 to February 26, 2010 from 8:40am- 9:10am. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

2nd ANNUAL CHOOSE CIVILITY BOOK CLUB

I am very excited to announce that Atholton Elementary School will be holding the 2nd Annual Choose Civility Book Club (CCBC) .

This year we will be including all fourth and fifth grade students and parents, along with the staff of Atholton Elementary School, to participate in this great event. The purpose of this book club is to build relationships with staff, students, and parents, promote reading, and encourage the principles of civility through discussion and education.

Our first kickoff meeting is February 19, 2010 at 8:40am in the Atholton Elementary media center. We will have four Friday sessions in the month of March. Please look out for announcements in the Panther Press as well as the AES website for more information. I can't wait to see you all there!

THE END OF OUR JOURNEY TOGETHER!!!!!

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE OUR CHOOSE CIVILITY BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: Enlightening, Lifted Spirits, Intergeneration, Inspiring, Interesting, Respect, Happy, Forgiveness, New/Thought Provoking, Exciting, Encouraged

WOW! What a great time we had in our first Choose Civility Book Club. I would like to thank a few people who made this book club possible. First and foremost I send a huge thank you to the parents and students that joined this effort. Thank you for participating in the meetings and discussions. You're willingness to give up some of your mornings for meetings and working around your busy schedules to read the chapters and blog showed your dedication.

To my fellow colleagues, thank you for the support and your sacrifice of time in and out of school. Your participation didn't just speak volumes to me, but also demonstrated your passion for education to our community.

Last but certainly not least, thank you to the administration and office staff of Atholton Elementary School for allowing this opportunity to take place. The support that Mrs. Balter, Mrs. Anoff, and Mrs. Ford displayed were valuable and appreciated by all.