Recommended Reading

Dear Mr. Henshaw
     by Beverly Cleary
Recommended by: TAG Staff
Recommended for: Grades 3 & 4

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world.

From The Principal's Desk

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - A GREAT SUCCESS - OTHER ETHNIC HERITAGES TO NOTE?

Our first celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month was a resounding success! From the collages of first graders to the biographical essays of 8th graders, TAG students - prompted by their enthusiastic teachers - explored Hispanic worlds from here in East Harlem to Spain, itself. Latino students comprise almost one-third of TAG's student body. Their history, at last, is now a part of TAG's.

TAG's calendar recognizes three distinct heritages: Hispanic Heritage Month (September), Black History Month (February), and Women’s History Month (March). I wonder what other opportunities we should create to observe the rich legacies of other ethnic constituencies in the TAG family? Would TAG parents like a TAG International Heritage Month, maybe in May, during which students would focus on the broad diversity of our TAG family? Email me your suggestions by the end of January (c/o Ms. Felix: AFelix@schools.nyc.gov).