Miranda Paul Author Visit

Marlin was honored to have Miranda Paul, children's author, visit our school.  She shared about herself, talked about her writing process, sang a song (with motions) based on her book Water Is Water, and challenged us in a game of Fiction Vs. Non-Fiction.  Marlin students also voted for an organization in which Ms. Paul would make a donation.  The students voted for WildCare, Inc. and Miranda will be donating $450 to the organization.  It is a local group who care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and return them to their natural habitats.  It was a wonderful day for the students and staff.  Thank you, Miranda Paul.

April 2017 Book of the Month

Jokes can be hurtful sometimes.  People often use the words “just kidding” after a joke when it is not perceived the way it was intended.  In the book, Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig, D.J. is being teased by Vince.  Vince feels that since his jokes are followed by “just kidding,” it makes everything fine.  What Vince doesn’t realize is that his jokes are really hurting D.J.’s feelings.  D.J. is afraid that if he speaks up his friends will think he can’t take a joke.  With the help of his father, brother, and teacher, D.J. is able to take action and squelch Vince’s bullying in a responsible manner.