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Elementary School Parent Update | July 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

IN THIS ISSUE:

• It’s Time to Celebrate
• What to Read Tonight

• Spend Fun Time Online

Dear Parent,

I think more and more of us will be hosting at-home birthday parties this year – I know we will, as my youngest celebrates in mid-July. It’s definitely more work, but when I look at the pictures of past year’s bashes, the kids all look like they are having such a great time it makes it all worth while. Sometimes it’s hard with summer birthdays, as friends and family aren’t always around due to camps, vacations, and summer sports leagues. Do you host summer birthday parties and have tips to share with other parents? Share your experiences on our message boards or email me at Sylvia@scholastic.com.

Here’s to summer birthdays and all the fun they bring!

Sylvia Barsotti, Editor

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Getting ready for your child's big day? Unwrap a world of creative ideas and practical tips with our guide to help you plan, execute, and enjoy the birthday bash.

• Plan a Birthday Blast on a Budget
Try these money-saving strategies for birthday party planning.

• Throw a Perfect Party
Shorten your to-do list and lessen your stress with our simple birthday bash ideas.

• Learn Party Etiquette FAQ's
Be a host or party-goer that Miss Post would approve of!

Looking for some summer book suggestions? Check out these timely titles:

• Baseball Books for Beginning Readers
Batter up for great tales — both fact and fantasy — that celebrate the spirit of our national pastime.

• Baseball Books for Independent Readers
Fiction starring future hall-of-famers, how-to titles, and historical looks at sports legends scores with middle readers.

• Baseball Books for Middle-Schoolers
Whether your adolescent is a starting pitcher or simply a devoted fan, these novels, histories, and reference books will hit a grand slam.

• Scholastic Summer Challenge
Have your kids join Scholastic Summer Challenge and be part of a team quest to eat, sleep, and dream books all summer!

Visit the Family Playground and play together with your child's favorite characters in our activity center, a 2008 NAPPA Gold winner.

• BE BIG with Clifford!
BE BIG! is a national campaign that invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how CLIFFORD’S BIG IDEAS can make the world a better place. Encourage your kids to BE BIG this summer and share their BIG Ideas!

• Visit "Elliot’s Park Play"
These everyday beach activities offer lessons in everything from art to science to cooperation.

Harry Potter (and author J.K. Rowling) celebrate on July 31. The movie version of sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, debuts in theatres nationwide on July 17. Find out what’s behind the appeal of the series and brush up on your book knowledge by visiting our Harry Potter site.

Squish, Squeeze, and Squirt
Try these three recipes for playful, pliable summer learning fun:

Summer Stargazing
The magical night sky is the perfect playground for your child’s imagination. Learn how to take your kids on a tour of the heavens from the comfort of your own backyard.

Tell me what you think of our newsletter and our site. Email me at Sylvia@scholastic.com.


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