Three+Cups+of+Tea

Cromwell's learning community plus the community at large pose with a Three Cups of Tea book. Have you read one yet? Visit your school or public library to borrow a copy. =Posters created by Matthew Zdeb.= =Read Around Cromwell 2010 - Three Cups of Tea= This page will provide information about Cromwell's first community read. From mid January 2010 to mid April 2010 the school and public librarians will be encouraging the community to read together one of three books by Greg Mortenson. You will be able to find information about the books, upcoming events, and other usefull resources to help you be part of Read Around Cromwell. Please visit Cromwell Belden Library or one of the school libraries to check out the books!



If you educate a boy, you educate the individual. But if you educate a girl, you educate a community. African proverb.

Summary of Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Pakistan's Karakoram. After he was taken in and nursed back to health by the people of a Pakistani village, he promised to return one day and build them a school. From that rash, earnest promise grew one of the most incredible humanitarian campaigns of our time--Mortenson's one-man mission to counteract extremism by building schools, especially for girls, throughout the breeding ground of the Taliban. In a region where Americans are often feared and hated, he has survived kidnapping, fatwas issued by enraged mullahs, death threats, and wrenching separations from his wife and children. But his success speaks for itself--at last count, his Central Asia Institute had built fifty-five schools.--From publisher description.

=Pennies for Peace -= What is Pennies for Peace and why do we hope you will support it? Click on the links below to learn more about it. Talk to your school librarian to find out where the collection jars will be set-up. The campaing runs from March 1, 2010 to April 9, 2010. Thanks for your support. The Read Around Cromwell committee hopes to raise $1000.00 for Pennies for Peace. Cromwell High School raised $308.02 for Pennies for Peace.

Pennies for Peace Story (about 6 minutes) School Video// //(about 2 minutes)// Home Video (about 2 minutes) Pennies for Peace

=Order Form -= Please use this order form if you wish to own a copy of one or all of the books. All three books are available at the four school libraries as well as Cromwell Belden Library.

=Events= =Information will be added through out the three months. Please check back.= **Author Visit** – March 2, 2010 at Quinnipiac University A bus will be available for Cromwell High students and adult community members to see Greg Mortenson speak at 7:00 P.M. at Quinnipiac University. More information to come. Sorry event was sold out.


 * Kick-off Event at Cromwell High School** during Connections on January 13, 2010. Learn about the book, pick up an order form, and find out how you can help create a buzz about a book!
 * Pennies for Peace Connections Lesson** on March 17, 2010



Have you ever wondered what life is like on the other side of the world? This is your opportunity to learn about the culture of Pakistan. When: Thursday, April 29, 2010 Where: Cromwell High School Time: 2:30 to 3:30 Who: Wesleyan students from Pakistan will share their culture with students from Cromwell High School. All are welcome! Refreshments will be served!
 * Cultural Connections:**

=Links= ABC News Person of the Week - March 27, 2009 A story about Greg Mortenson, the author of Three Cups of Tea.

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 * //Pennies for Peace//**


 * //Central Asia Institute//**

Here are two databases that will help you learn more about Pakistan and Afghanistan. Visit the LMC for the generic login information. Answer your research needs about countries and cultures around the world. Find info about people, customs, lifestyle, society, general background, and famous people. Cool features: recipes, photos, videos, slideshows and Build-Your-Own Tables & Graphs to compare info from different countries.
 * Cromwell High Students **

Answer your research needs about countries around the world. Topics include: overview, political, economic, investment, social, environmental, and current news.

Contact Information Julie Yulo-Medeiros Teacher-Librarian Cromwell High School Donald Harris Drive Cromwell, CT 06416 860.632.4841 Ext. 1830 jyulo@cromwell.k12.ct.us