Melvin Beederman, Superhero

It was just like Christmas... Teacher Erin gave all of us teachers books to read over the summer! The book I got was called Melvin Beederman Superhero:The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich.

Girls and boys, I highly recommend this book! I'm usually not into superhero stories, but this series is very different from any superhero books I've read. The main character, Superhero Melvin, is not perfect and invincible(it means you are really strong, and cannot be beat), but actually has a lot of weaknesses. For instance, when he sees a bologna sandwich, he drops down to his knees , gasping, "Can't move.... get... me... out.. of..he...re....."

I just learned that there are 8 titles in the series, and the author is still writing more! If you love superhero cartoons like Batman or funny stories like My Weird School, you'll love this series. Give it a try!


This book is perfect for those of you who are reading "white" or "N" books.



Teacher Mayuko

Soccer Fever Continues...

I just purchased a Japan soccer jersey last week. I've always been a soccer fan, but the World Cup has reignited my passion for the sport once again!

I've been doing a lot of reading about different players in each team on the FIFA Website. This website not only contains articles, but also has many video clips and statistics (information that has to do with numbers, like scores) about the games played in this year's World Cup.


Of course, my favorite team is Japan, and they've been doing well so far. (YES!) They are playing against Denmark on Thursday, June 24. If they win the game, they will move on to the next round. Japan has never ever made it out of the first round before, and I'm hoping that they will this time!!!

Please root for Japan. Go Samurai Blue!!!!

A good magazine

On Saturday morning my husband and I stopped at a cafe to have some tea on our way home from the farmers market. I picked up an issue of my favorite magazine. It is a free magazine that is published in Philadelphia all about things that are happening around the city to make our lives more sustainable for the planet.

As I flipped from article to article I got so excited because there were so many that I was interested in reading. I love reading magazines, especially on the bus. The small articles are easy to read through and easy to remember.

I have a few favorite magazines and it helps give me something new to read between novels.

Telekinesis

I just read a book that I loved when I was in 7th grade. It made me believe that I could move things with my mind (that's what telekinesis is). It was really fun to read it again, because I remembered some parts, but not all, so the plot was both surprising and familiar.

I remember giving a book report on it in 7th grade in Mrs. Patschke's class. I had thread attached to different things in the room so that it would look like I really was moving things with my mind. Some people were actually fooled (briefly). I'm glad I have brown eyes, though.

Samurai Blue!!!

It happened during my prep this morning...

JAPAN BEAT CAMEROON in the World Cup Soccer!!!! 1-0!!!

This has got to be one of the best days of my ENTIRE life!!!!

I will be in a good mood for the rest of the week for sure!

The Wee Folk

Hi.

I just finished reading a book all about fairies in Ireland. The Irish people still believe that there are fairies everywhere, like in their gardens and hills. I have never visitied Ireland before, but I would LOVE to go search for fairies there if they really exist.

One of my favorite fairies I read about is Pookas. They are nocturnal spirits who look like black horses. (Nocturnal means being active at night.) They are also said to shoot out blue flames from their nostrils! Can you imagine going on a horseback riding on a pooka? How cool is that?!

By the way, the Magic Tree House Research Guide is a great series to read if you enjoy nonfiction books. Leprechauns and Irish Folklore is the title I read this time.

Vote for Harry!

If you haven't heard already, Harry Leong from CCC&C is up for an honor for his service to the community. He does alot of work with FACTS like running the after school program for kids like Ming, Jessica and Michelle Lau. He also worked with our school to get the casino out of Chinatown.

He is one of three finalists representing the Philadelphia Phillies in the People All-Stars Among Us contest. If he receives the top number of votes out of the three, he will be honored at the MLB All Star Game in Anaheim in July. (You can vote as many times as you want through June 20th). Here are the instructions:

1. Go to this website: http://mlb.mlb.com/peopleallstarsamongus/

2. Under the National League, click on Philadelphia Phillies.

3. A subscreen will pop up, and then choose Harry.

It takes less than a minute to vote, so go vote NOW! And spread the word too!

Reading is calming...

This blog has definitely inspired me to read more. Now that I read every evening, I'm realizing that it has such a calming effect on me.


I did not have a particularly good day, and I was very upset when I got home. Guess what, as soon as I started to read, I felt less angry and more upset.

Maybe I should pick up a book to read every time my husband and I get into an argument. I'm going to keep reading all summer, and maybe I will be a completely different person in September!


I love reading.