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Nichols Middle School Parent Book Club
2004-2005 Schedule

Wednesday, November 10, 8:15-9:30 AM
Family Matters: How Schools Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing, by Robert Evans

Wednesday, February 23, 8:15-9:30 AM
Not Much Just Chillin’: The Hidden Lives of Middle Schoolers, by Linda Perlstein

Wednesday, May 11, 8:15-9:30 AM
The Pressured Child: Helping Your Child Find Success in School and Life, by Michael Thompson, Ph.D.

2002-2004 Selections

The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children, by Wendy Mogel, Ph. D.


Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children, by Michael Thompson, Ph. D. and Catherine O’Neill Grace


The Myth of Laziness: America’s Top Learning Expert Shows How Kids-and Parents-Can Become More Productive, by Mel Levine, M. D.


Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, by Rachel Simmons


Too Much of a Good Thing, Raising Children of Character in an Indulgent Age, by Dan Kindlon, Ph.D

Mon. May 5 
AP Exams
Mon. May 12, 4:00 PM
Parents' Association Meeting
Thu. May 15, 7:00 PM
Middle School Instrumental Concert
Fri. May 16 
Senior Workshop Day
Sun. May 18, 2:00 PM
Luke Copping Art Show Reception