Visit the Booksweet Book Store on Saturday, December 7th to enjoy the artwork created by our talented Clague Students while you shop for the holidays! When you mention Clague Middle School at checkout, the library will receive 20% of every purchase. You can also support the library by purchasing a book from our wishlist which will be available on display in the store as well as online here!
Students will also have an opportunity to buy books at the Scholastic Book Fair taking place in the library Dec. 9-12. Beginning Nov. 18, families can add funds to an eWallet for their student, by accessing the online shopping website here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/clague. We also accept cash, credit cards and Apple Pay, but no checks or debit cards. Thanks for your support!
Clague Students Say "Thank You" to All Who Serve
Every November, Clague students participate in a letter writing drive as a way to thank our Veterans, Deployed Troops, Wounded Warriors and First Responders. Students are given the option to hand write a letter, draft a poem or even draw a picture expressing their appreciation and honoring those who serve and help protect our country. This year, we collected over 250 letters which will be sent along with care packages through the Operation Gratitude Organization. To learn more about Operation Gratitude, click here!
In the Fall, it is normal for squirrels to increase their activity as they gather food to hide away for the long winter ahead, Indeed, over the last few weeks, we have noticed increased activity from the squirrels in the courtyard. They run and stop in fits, wildly chase each other and are literally climbing the walls of the school! One squirrel, in particular, climbs up the window onto the screen and hangs by his claws in an effort to get to the window ledge on top, only to then claw his way back down the screen. It has caused a great amount of entertainment as well as unfortunately, a bit of a distraction. The squirrels seem to peak in their activity in the afternoon, after lunch.
Several A2 Virtual Clague students, who sit at the desks facing the library courtyard, share their experience:
"Hi, this is Talin and Miles! We are here to tell you about the crazy squirrels we have witnessed in the courtyard during the 6th hour. So there are 3 different squirrels, they all have their unique qualities (that are not so good all the time). So we have come up with names for them, Harry, Jerry, and Larry. (Names by Taym S.) Harry is kind of like the main focus, he is always jumping on the windows of our library, he chases the other squirrels around and fights with them. He has a bushy tail and is a bit skinnier than the others. Jerry is usually the one who gets beat up by Harry, very occasionally he will come to greet us on the branch in front of the window. He has a medium sized tail, and is bigger than the others. And finally, Larry. Larry is an introvert who likes to hide in the trees and stay away from others, he rarely plays and is always looking for food on the ground. He has a very skinny tail and is medium sized. So as you can tell, these are not any ordinary squirrels! Maybe next time you come to the library, you will find them in the courtyard. "
Charlie Thorne and Royal Society
By Stuart Gibbs
In the fourth installment of the New York Times bestselling Charlie Thorne series--which #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Grabenstein called "a real page-burner"--Charlie searches for Isaac Newton ' s secret treasure across Europe and Australia.--Destiny
On a Wing and a Tear
By Cynthia Leitich Smith
Melanie "Mel" Roberts and Ray Halfmoon may be from different Indigenous Nations, but the friends have become like siblings since their families moved in together. And they soon welcome a distinguished guest: Great-grandfather Bat, whose wing is injured, has taken refuge in their old oak tree.--Destiny
It Came From The Trees
By Ally Russell
Overview:
Convinced that a big-foot-like creature took her best friend during a scouting trip, eleven-year-old Jenna sets out into the woods to find her.--Destiny
Review:
"I liked this book because it was a "good amount of scary". I am not a true fan of horror, but this book had enough creepiness to keep you on edge but not enough to keep you up at night! Whether you believe in monsters or not, you will be able to suspend disbelief while being engaged in this page turner!"--Mrs. McLean
The False Prince
By Jennifer A. Nielson
Overview:
A runaway kid will face his not so normal past and...become the next king in line? Sage is forced to join a jealous court member in his plan to take over the palace by pretending to be the long lost missing 2nd prince.
Review:
"I really, really enjoyed this book in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade! The unexpected plot twist midway through and how nicely it was concealed all while foreshadowing it would happen!! It's just an ingenious story and the more I re-read the more details I can find! This is honestly a nice book. There are 4 books in the Ascendance series: The Runaway King, A Shadow Throne, The Captive Kingdom, and The Shattered Castle!"--Elin V. (Clague Student)
The Last Mapmaker
by Christina Soontornvat
Overview:
Joining an expedition to chart the southern seas, twelve-year-old mapmaker's assistant Sai, posing as a well-bred young lady with a glittering future, realizes she's not the only one on board harboring secrets when she discovers the ship's true destination--Destiny
Review:
This Thai-inspired fantasy adventure book was awarded a Newbery Honor award in 2023 and it is well-deserved! The action and adventure will propel you forward as we follow Sai on her journey to chart the southern seas. Sai discovers that she is not the only person on board who has secrets, and ultimately has to decide how many secrets she is willing to keep if she wants to pursue her dream of a new life.--Mrs. McLean
Clague Librarian
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Location: 2616 Nixon Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Phone: 734-994-1976