November
Program
Details
Theme: Indigenous Peoples Heritage & History
Featured Titles by Grade:
K
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I Am A Rock, by Ashely Qilavaq-Savard
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Bowwow Powwow, by Brenda J. Child
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My Beautiful Hair, by Carole Lindstrom
1
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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story, by Kevin Noble Maillard
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Encounter, by Brittany Luby
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Totem Tale: A Tall Story from Alaska, by Deb Vanasse
2
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Remember, Joy Harjo; We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, by Traci Sorell
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Powwow Day, by Traci Sorell
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Berry Song, by Michaela Goade
3
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When the Stars Came Home, by Brittany Luby
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We are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom
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Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story, by Danielle Greendeer
4
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The Song That Called Them Home, by David A. Robertson
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Grandmother’s Dreamcatcher, by Becky Ray McCain
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Native American Stories for Kids: 12 Traditional Stories from Indigenous Tribes Across North America, by Tome Pecore Weso
5
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Coyote Tales, by Thomas King
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Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer, by Traci Sorell
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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know Hardcover, by Traci Sorell
6
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In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse, by Joseph Marshall III
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Red Cloud: A Lakota Story of War and Surrender, by S.D. Nelson
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If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving, by Chris Newell
Detailed Titles and Activities Downloadable PDF
Stanford University (2025)
Let's Go Camping!
Family Literacy Night
A Special Event
Program
Details
November 14, 2025
6-8 pm
Cafeteria
This is an evening family engagement event designed to encourage families to read and write together. The event will be held in the cafeteria. Each attendee will be served a hotdog, a bag of chips, and a drink. After dinner, families will rotate through activity stations set up inside and outside of the cafeteria. Participants will each receive a Take & Make S'mores kit as a parting gift.
Agenda:
6-6:30 pm Dinner
6:30-8 pm Literacy Activities
Activity Stations:
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Campfire Songs and Stories - Guest readers will read stories and lead campfire songs outside on the basketball court. An artificial campfire will be set up with benches arranged in a circle around it. families can come and go as they please. Stories will be ongoing throughout the evening.
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Fishing for Rhymes - Participants will fish for rhyming words using a wooden dowel with a long string and magnet attached. In a small wading pool, there will be fish with various words printed on them and a paperclip attached. Participants will try to "catch" pairs of fish that rhyme.
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Build a Shelter - Using toothpicks and mini marshmallows, participants will build camping shelters.
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Photo Booth - A camping-themed backdrop and props will be available for families to take photos.
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Knot Tying - Volunteers from the local Boy Scouts will teach families how to tie various knots with rope.
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Scavenger Hunt - Families will be provided a clipboard, pencil, and scavenger hunt list to search for camping-themed words in the cafeteria.
Materials:
Graham Crackers
Chocolate Bars
Marshmallows
Ziplock Sandwich Bags
Rope
Wooden Dowels
Magnets
String
Paperclips
Kiddie Pool
Marketing & Promotion:
Teachers will communicate about the Literacy Night Event to their students’ families via ClassDoJo. Flyers will be sent home with students in the week leading up to the event and posted to all common areas, bathrooms, classrooms, in the cafeteria, and main office. Flyers will also be posted on school social media and communications platforms.
Staffing & Support:
Teachers will volunteer to lead activity stations. PTA volunteers will serve dinner and help with se-up and clean-up. Local Boy Scout members will assist with knot tying station.
Total Expenses: $500
Buzzing with Ms. B. (n.d.)
Teaching with Mel. D. (2025)
The Public Library for Families
A Virtual Program
Program
Details
November 19, 2025
5-6 pm
Zoom
Special Guests: Local Public Librarians.
The librarians will discuss programming and services available at the public library. Children's services librarian will promote children's programming during upcoming school breaks. Adult services librarian will discuss opportunities and resources for adults. There will be 10-15 minutes of Q&A time. The meeting will be hosted on Zoom.
Topics:
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Children's Services
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Children's and Family Programming
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Adult Services
Bonus:
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How to get a Public Library Card
Marketing & Promotion:
The Librarian will speak to families about this opportunity during the Let's Go Camping Family Literacy Night. Flyers for the event will be posted throughout the school and in the library during Family Literacy Night. Flyers will also be posted to all school social media and communications platforms.
Staffing & Support:
No additional staffing needed.
Total Expenses: $0
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