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Author Visit, Karoake Party Bring "Stella Diaz Never Gives Up" to Life
This fall, Mann Learning Community participated in a new school-wide reading initiative called One School, One Book. The One School, One Book (OSOB) initiative focused on improving literacy and a love of reading. "Stella Diaz Never Gives Up" by Angela Dominguez, which follows the adventures of a young girl named Stella Diaz during summer break, was the book chosen for OSOB. The name of the initiative is backed up in the fact that everybody got a copy of "Stella Diaz Never Gives Up". And everybody means everybody. Of course, students are the beginning of everybody, followed by their teachers and administration. Academic interventionists, behavioral support staff, classroom aids, custodians and even lunch staff all received "Stella Diaz". Events around "Stella Diaz Never Gives Up" brought the initiative to life.
As the whole school read "Stella Diaz" there were daily questions and quizzes for students and staff. Members of the school community joined the Mann Morning Meeting to talk about their experiences related to the book. The highlight of the morning meeting visits came when author Angela Domiguez joined Mann's morning meeting to speak about her love of reading, the character Stella Diaz and the inspiration behind her books.
The OSOB initiative was wrapped up when students enjoyed a karaoke party with DJ Low. Karoake is one of the favorite activities Stella and her family enjoyed. Students danced, answered questions for prizes, and competed in different games during the karaoke party. Mrs. Dominguez' and the karaoke party truly brought Stella Diaz to life!