In February, students in grades K-3 voted for their favorite picture books in the Monarch Book Award program.  Votes from students all over the state of Illinois were tallied, and here are the winners!

• First Place – Scaredy Squirrel, by Melanie Watt

• Second Place – Once I Ate a Pie, by Patricia MacLachlan

• Third Place – The Gingerbread Girl, by Lisa Campbell Ernst

Mark your calendars for a Buy One, Get One free Scholastic book fair at the Central Elementary library, April 12-16.  Tuesday, April 13, from 3:00-7:00pm is Family Fun Night at the Diner.  Come in and browse the book selection while you enjoy a complimentary root beer float.  More information will be sent home with students in the coming weeks.

In honor of Presidents’ Day, Central students have been testing their knowledge by playing the President Trivia Contest sponsored by Mrs. Clayton.  For each round of play, a question is placed on the bulletin board outside the library.  Students entered their answers for a prize drawing. 

• Round 1 - George Washington - winners were Madison Abernathy and Cece Barker
• Round 2 – Abraham Lincoln - winners were Andrew Orf and Shelby Weiss
• Round 3 – Teddy Roosevelt – winners were Molly Laut and Abby Wangerin
• Round 4 – Ronald Reagan - winners were Mr. Scherle and Nadder El-Hamarnah

If you have any questions about the library, feel free to contact me at (618) 632-6336, ext. 108 or e-mail dclayton@stclair.k12.il.us.

Here’s to great reading!!!!