Cyrus' Corner
 

The Principal Book of the Month is a newly created concept at Stephen Decatur Middle School in support of the 25 Books Campaign.  Each month, Mr. Cyrus will choose an age-appropriate book for all students to read.  Not only are the students excited, but teachers, administrators, and staff are reading the books along with the children!!! 

The January Principal Book of the Month is "Until We Meet Again" written by: Paul Langan.  The back cover reads as follows:

A Cruel Summer

"I don't want to hear it Darcy. What you did was stupid. I'm so angry right now, I don't even want to look at you. Don't ask me to trust you again, not after this."

Her father stormed off, and Darcy followed, tears streaming down her face. She had never been in this much trouble. And she had never felt more alone.

The summer was supposed to be different. With the school year over, Darcy wills looked forward to the best time of her life. But her plans are shattered by a series of unexpected events. First, horrible news threatens to rip her boyfriend Hakeem away. And then, someone new enters her life, leaving Darcy in a worled of confusion. Before the summer ends, Darcy makes choices that profoundly change her, and a beloved piece of her world is gone forever.

This month, students will have an opportunity to:

• Place a comment on the Principal's Book of the Month bulletin board located next to the main office. 
• Participate in various activities related to "Until We Meet Again" in their classes

Each student received this book free of charge in their Reading/Language Arts classes.