Schooled by Gordon Korman

Korman has done it again! A thoroughly delightful story, implausible, but still lots of fun. Cap (Capricorn) Anderson has been homeschooled by his hippie grandmother in a commune outside of San Francisco, but is forced into public middle school when his grandmother breaks her hip. He immediately becomes a target because of his long hair, tie-dyed wardrobe and homemade sandals. Without his knowledge or consent he is nominated and elected eight grade class president, an office that has traditionally been reserved for the biggest nerd in school. Cap wins the hearts of the C Average Middle School students through his inherent kindness and innocence. Like a Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Cap gets along despite his fish out of water status. Fans of Son of the Mob and Born to Rock will eat this one up! Check out Schooled in Infosoup!

Book Buying Trip

On Thursday, July 12th, SLAG members ventured to the big city of Appleton Wisconsin to purchase books for the teen room. After spending over $540 for books and music, the group proceeded to the Fox River Mall for lunch and recreational shopping. Members discovered the Love Sac store and decided that the furniture featured in this store was just what we needed to complete the furnishings for our Teen Program Room (the Blue Room). Books selected by SLAG members will be on the shelf as soon as we can get them processed.

SLAG Book Buying Trip

The Book Buying Trip is scheduled for tomorrow, July 12th. Thanks to the parents who volunteered to drive. We can take 16 members. We'll be leaving the Waupaca Library for Appleton at 10am. Our first stop is the Barnes & Noble Book Store, where members will choose new books to be placed in the collection. After buying out the bookstore we'll head to the Fox River Mall to eat lunch and do some shopping. All members will be expected to respect the buddy system and meet back in the Food Court at the appointed time. Remember to bring your signed permission slips!

Committe meeting on Tuesday, July 10th

The SLAG Committee Meeting (2:00 pm) will concentrate on the upcoming Monopoly Tournament. We will be playing Monopoly to get familiar with the rules.

Monopoly Tournament Planned for October

The Monopoly Games have arrived from Hasbro! As part of the Smithsonian Between Fences Exhibit, SLAG is planning an officially sanctioned Monopoly Tournament for Monday, October 15th. The tournament will be open to all those in grade five and up. It will take place on the first early dismissal day of the school year, beginning at 1:00 pm. All participants must sign up in advance (30 participants maximum). Registration information is available from teen staff in the Best Cellar. Prizes will be announced closer to the tournament date.