One School, One Book
“One School, One Book” is a program where every member of our community (staff, students, families, administrators) will be reading or listening to the same book.
To engage in this experience, we want to encourage you to read the book out loud with your child, even if it is beyond a child’s own reading level. We believe it is also beneficial to read chapter books with your older children, even when they are able to read by themselves. We have selected a title that can be followed and enjoyed by younger students and still capture the imagination of older children.
We understand that your child and/or family may have read this book already, but we would love for you to continue to participate in this immersive experience filled with activities, decorations, and events that will be new for you.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Nim’s Island by Wendy Orr
About the book:
A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim–a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she’s not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. Besides, it’s not as if no one’s looking after her–she’s got a sea lion to mother her and an iguana for comic relief. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father’s cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she’s ever been before.
And she’ll need all her friends to help her.
THE PLAN
One book per family will be provided by the school and sent home with your oldest, and/or only, child on Monday, February 3.
The plan is to read one chapter each day, four days a week. We have scheduled readings for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from February 3 – March 4. You can either read each chapter aloud as a family or listen to the recording of the chapter read by members of our community posted on the parent website that will be live starting on Monday, February 3.
We have planned several fun events throughout the month to make connections and build excitement. Please make sure you check out the sections below to see the schedule of events and chapter reading dates. We are so excited to go on this reading journey as an entire school – staff, students, and parents. We hope you enjoy the story!
Reading Plan cALENDAR
Chapter 1 (Monday, Feb. 3)
Reader: Mrs. Carpenter (Principal, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a chef
- a handyman
- a library
Chapter 2 (Tuesday, Feb. 4)
Reader: Mr. Woelders (Head of School, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a car door
- hula music
- a Hawaiian pizza
Chapter 3 (Thursday, Feb. 6)
Reader: Ms. Wessner (Teacher, Grade 5, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a sleeping bag
- a stack of books
- a jar of pickles
Chapter 4 (Friday, Feb. 7)
Reader: Ally S. (Grade 12 student & Camp LCS Fun Coordinator)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- tools to chop & build things
- food
- a book
Chapter 5 (Monday, Feb. 10)
Reader: Ms. Giesbrecht (Teacher, Grade 3, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a picture of my family
- my kobo e-reader
- a comfy blanket & pillow
Chapter 6 (Tuesday, Feb. 11)
Reader: Mr. Van Hemert (Teacher, ADST & Physical Education, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a water filter
- a lighter
- a machete
Chapter 7 (Thursday, Feb. 13)
Reader: Ms. Bartram (Grade 2, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a knife
- a cooking pot
- a can of bug spray
Chapter 8 (Tuesday, Feb. 18)
Reader: Ms. Harris (Educational Assistant, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a lighter
- a knife
- a hammock
Chapter 9 (Thursday, Feb. 20)
Reader: Keith Folkerts (Firefighter, Surrey Fire Service, LCS Alumnus, & LCS Parent)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- my kindle
- a boogie board
- a fishing rod
Chapter 10 (Friday, Feb. 21)
Reader: Mr. Neufeld (Athletics Director, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a boat
- a barbeque grill
- a hammock
Chapter 11 (Monday, Feb. 24)
Reader: Ms. Van Hemert (Librarian, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- Mr. Van Hemert (because he’s super-resourceful!)
- a solar lantern
- a big bag of Kit Kats
Chapter 12 (Tuesday, Feb. 25)
Reader: Ms. Deepwell (Administrative Assistant, Langley Christian School – Elementary)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
Chapter 13 (Thursday, Feb. 27)
Reader: Mr. Friesen (House Director, Langley Christian School – High)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- my family, so I am not alone
- a Costco Wholesale Warehouse
- The Bible
Chapter 14 (Friday, February 28)
Reader: Ms. deGroot (Former Assistant Principal and Librarian, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a journal with a photo of my family glued inside with a pen attached
- a favourite blanket
- a poetry book
Chapter 15 (Monday, Mar. 3)
Reader: Mr. Mirchandani (K-12 Director of Instruction, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- a water filtration system
- a fire starter
- my runners
Chapter 16 (Tuesday, Mar. 4)
Reader: Ms. Wood (Assistant Principal & Teacher, Grade 4, Langley Christian School)
If I were stranded on a tropical island, three things I’d want to have are:
- The Chronicles of Narnia
- my reading glasses
- a life-time supply of chocolate
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