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June 15, 2022
4th grade teacher Mr. Maresca led us in our last RRR&L of the year. Frankie of 4H interviewed led an interview and we shared ideas for relaxing summer activities.
Check out the Brookline Library's Summer Reading Program here.
See you next year!
The Couch Potato
By Jory John
Illustrated by Pete Oswald
June 15, 2022
Joint Zoom with Lincoln for Pride Month!
In honor of Pride Month, Lincoln and FRR hosted a joint Zoom event led by students of both school communities. Lincoln GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) students read Call Me Max by Kyle Lukoff. FRR 4th grader Eliza interviewed Lincoln 4th grader Noah on his personal experiences. Ms. Paysnick’s 6th grade students shared their lesson on how to support transgender students. FRR 7th grader Kayla read PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, by Rob Sanders
Thank you to Lincoln parent Anne-Marie Clauson for curating these LGBTQ+ resources!
Call Me Max
Written & Illustrated By Kyle Lukoff
PRIDE: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
Written By Rob Sanders
Illustrated by Steven Salerno
June 8, 2022
Guest speaker Reverend Dr. Kimberley Morrison, who has worked extensively for individuals living with housing instability read Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena.
She also discussed her experiences getting to know the community in Boston Commons as well as how she started an abbey in Canada to provide necessary services for unhoused people.
Last Stop on Market Street
Written & Illustrated By Matt de la Pena.
June 1, 2022
Come visit with a familiar face from the Coolidge Corner Library of the Brookline Public Libraries!
Coolidge Corner's very own children's librarian Caroline Richardson will read The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read by Curtis Manley. Caroline will also share about the Brookline Public Library's summer reading program so you can start making a summer read-for-fun list.
The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read
Written By Curtis Manley
Illustrated by Kate Berube
May 26, 2022
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, former FRR students and current BHS seniors, Lily Lockwood and Sam Lee, shared how personal experiences with race and identity led them to take action addressing Asian-American discrimination in Brookline.
Sam and Lily led a discussion how they take action within an established group (BHS Asian Pacific American Club) and through the creation of their Social Justice Action Project. The latter program implements AAPI lessons into Brookline elementary curriculum and is being piloted in FRR's fourth grade classrooms this month.
Thank you Lily and Sam for an inspiring meeting. We look up to you!
May 18, 2022
FRR 1st grader Chelsea Oge read Standing on Her Shoulders by Monica Clark-Robinson and lead us in discussion about the trailblazing women in our lives who have made our futures possible. Well done Chelsea!
Standing on Her Shoulders
Written By Monica Clark-Robinson
Illustrated by Laura Freeman
May 11, 2022
The Girl Who Heard Colors
Written By Marie Harris
Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
May 4, 2022
Four Feet, Two Sandals
Written By Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammad
Illustrated by Doug Chayka
April 27, 2022
In honor of Earth Day, 2nd grade teacher Mr. Daniel Lipton read We are Water Protectors, by Carol Lindstrom. Thanks again Mr. Lipton for leading us in an earth-themed sing-along!
We are Water Protectors
Written By Carol Lindstrom
Illustrated by Michaela Goade
April 20, 2022
Spring Break Week! Thank you to Mrs. K for telling a Chinese folktale and leading an activity to make our own tangrams.
Grandfather Tang's Story
Written By Ann Tompert
Illustrated by Robert A. Parker
April 13, 2022
Thank you to our special guest and FRR math teather, Ms. Jillian Boucher who read The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague. We loved having Ms. Boucher talk about her own path as a female in the field of math and our discussion about how we can participate in breaking the barriers to racial and educational equity.
The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague
Written By Julia Finley Mosca
Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
April 7, 2022
FRR 4th Grader, Jaede, and her older sister BHS Freshman (former FRR student), Jaelyn, shared how they speak up and lead with peaceful actions. They discussed the recent racist events at the high school and their role in the student led walk-out. This was an important conversation for our FRR readers & leaders and we are extremely grateful to have this space to talk about racial and social justice in our own community. As always we prioritize creating a safe and inclusive space for discussion.
Link to BHS newspaper article to learn more about the walk-out.
March 30, 2022
Third grader Julia read Giraffes Can't Dance and led a discussion about embracing our differences, overcoming doubt, and finding ways to be yourself with whatever abilities you possess . Way to go Julia, we were honored to have you lead!
Giraffe's Can't Dance
Written By Giles Andreae
Illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees
March 23, 2022
Our own 7th grade Science teacher Ms. Pascucci was our special guest reader and led us in discussing ways we can help save the planet in and out of school. Thanks Ms. Pascucci!
Old Enough to Save the Planet
Written By Loll Kirby
Illustrated by Adelina Lirius
March 16, 2022
Ms. Hahn and the 4H class shared their class Women’s History Month poster project and led us in making our own “Shero” profiles.
Strictly No Elephants
Written By Lisa Mantchev
Illustrated By Taeeun Yoo
March 9, 2022
Tu YouYou's Discovery, Finding A Cure For Malaria
Written By Songju Ma Daemicke
Illustrated By Lin
March 2, 2022
FRR 4th grade teacher Ms. Hahn will read Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell by Tanya Lee Stone.
“I’ll bet you’ve met plenty of doctors in your life. And I’ll bet lots of them were women. Well, you might find this hard to believe, but there once was a time when girls weren’t allowed to be doctors.”
In honor of Women's History Month, the Readers & Leaders will also start a special poster project to engage the rest of the school community. Join us tonight to get involved!
Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?
Written By Tanya Lee Stone
Illustrated By Marjorie Priceman
February 23, 2022
MA State Representative Tommy Vitolo read A Bike Like Sergio's by Maribeth Boelts and taught us about our state government as we shared ideas on how we can get involved in helping our community!
A Bike Like Sergio's
Written By Maribeth Boelts
Illustrated By Noah Z. Jones
February 16, 2022
FRR first grader Isha read “Words and your Heart” by Kate Jane Neal. She also shared about her project, Words for Warmth, in support of children currently in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. If you would like to participate in the project, please contact Isha's family at wordsforwarmth@gmail.com.
Words and Your Heart
Written and Illustrated By Kate Jane Neal
February 9, 2022
FRR mother-daughter team Sanjli and Leela will lead us in a blanket-making service project, No Sew Blankets for Change.
Blankets will be donated to the Brookline Food Pantry to support fellow community members.
February 2, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, BU student and actor Tori Omoregie will lead us in an interactive poetry slam, and FRR student Aaliyah will perform an original poem entitled George Floyd.
February 1, 2022
To celebrate Lunar New Year. 8th graders Jiayan Guo and Esme Campbell and professional musicians He Tao and Yazhi Guo performed music, 4th grade teacher Ms. Hahn led us in a read along, and we all made Year of the Tiger bookmarks.
January 26, 2022
To honor Florida Ruffin Ridley's birthday (January 29, 1861), we welcome Public Schools of Brookline Superintendent Dr. Linus Guillory, Jr., whose career and service reflect the values of Ridley's own life and legacy.
Dr. Guillory will read Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race and share about his own time at NASA!
January 19, 2022
Brookline Select Board member and vice chair Dr. Raul Fernandez will read Dream Street, based on author Tricia Elam Walker's and illustrator Ekua Holmes' childhood neighborhood in Roxbury, MA.
Dr. Fernandez also shared about how our Town Government works and what we can do to get involved!
January 12, 2022
Martin Luther King was a hero and to honor him we read a book and shared a special MLK performance from our second graders at FRR!
Martin's Dream Day
Written By Kitty Kelley
Photographs By Stanley Tretick
January 5, 2022
We had two special guests this night: environmental attorney Deborah Brown and school nurse Anne Greenwald. Their partnership in activism led to the renaming of our school. They shared their work and advocacy as Brookline community leaders for racial, climate, and housing justice.
Deborah Brown was named a 2021 Brookline Woman of the Year. She is an environmental attorney, has held leadership roles with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and is a Town Meeting Member representing Precinct 1.
Anne Greenwald is a parent of two graduates of the former Devotion School and served as PTO President. She is a Boston Public Schools nurse and Town Meeting Member representing Precinct 8.
December 29, 2021
A Morning with Grandpa
Written and Illustrated by Sylvia Liu
December 22, 2021
FRR 4th graders Sylvie and Freya will lead our Storytime and share about their involvement with Dressember, a foundation that works to end human trafficking. Come find out why they wear dresses for every day in December and have been supporting this impactful organization since they were in 1st grade!
Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights
Written By Rob Sanders
Illustrated by Jared Andrew Schorr
December 15, 2021
Special guest reader and FRR student Ofri and her family read The Ninth Night of Hanukkah by Erica S. Perl and lead us in song!
December 8, 2021
Special guest reader and FRR parent Lisa Ting, who directs our FRR Food Drives and is part of the FRR Garden Committee read The Curious Garden by Peter Brown.
December 1, 2021
November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Craft Along
Kristina led us in a craft along while playing music and playing a Thanksgiving Trivia game. Thanks Kristina!
November 17, 2021
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer
Written by Traci Sorell
Illustrated by Natasha Donovan
November 10, 2021
Diwali Presentation and Celebration with Special Guests
FRR parents Sangeeta Shankar, Pooja Sharma, and Sanjli Gidwaney prepared a special presentation of the celebration of Diwali with facts, pictures, and a dance. A live demo featuring the creation of a Rangoli (sand art) was completed as the meeting took place and a special Diwali book was read by FRR first grader Neev Kapur. Thanks to all for sharing such a festive night!
November 3, 2021
Musical Zoom with Special Guest and FRR Teacher!
Many thanks to Mr. Daniel Lipton who led a musical Zoom sharing songs from around the world. What an upbeat and special time for our community.
Songs Featured:
1. Hello song in Spanish and Hebrew
2. Spanish songs: TingoLaYo, Des Colores
3. Hebrew: Hineh Mah Tov
4. Japanese: Sakura
5. Akan (Ghana): Che Che Koolay
6. Australia: Kookaburra
7. USA: Fifty Nifty, This Land is Your Land
8. Songs of Peace
9. Good bye song: saying goodbye in various languages
October 27, 2021
Special guest reader, community friend, and social worker Dana Bogan read Hair Love and Don't touch my Hair followed by a group discussion afterwards. Thanks Dana!
October 20, 2021
October 13, 2021
Indigenous People's Day - Special Guest Speakers!
Dr. Abby Menter is a sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and teacher. She is a professor at Sinte Gleska University and is a public policy fellow for NDN Collective. She is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota.
Ms. Tara Harrington Seibel is co-director at Design for Change USA along with FRR parent Sanjli Gidwaney. She lives on the Rosebud Reservation, the ancestral lands of the Sicangu Sioux.
They will be speaking on Indigenous assets and the importance of Native representation, including the history of Indigenous People’s Day and the current work in South Dakota to undo the erasure of Indigenous history in classrooms. Check out this map that Dr. Abby and Ms. Tara shared to discover the indigenous roots of where you call home today and find out how Massachusetts got it's name.
October 6, 2021
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