Pine Cobble Fifth-Grader Honored At State House
 Andrea Printz and her teacher, Linda Bernard, at the State House, where Andrea recieved an honors designation in a state literary program. |
Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing program that asks students in grades four through 12 to write letters to authors whose work has made a significant difference in their lives. It is sponsored nationally by the Library of Congress and Target Stores, with separate competitions for each state.
Her letter to author Robert C. O'Brien about his book "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" was selected from thousands for its expository skill, content, style, and originality.
Printz was presented with her certificate at a ceremony at the State House in Boston.
"We are so proud of Andrea — she's a lovely kid, and a great writer," said Sue Wells, Pine Cobble’s head of school. "We're also deeply grateful to Mrs. Bernard for her unwavering dedication to teaching outstanding writing. This is the fourth year running that a Pine Cobble student has been honored by this program; it's a real testament to the power of an amazing teacher."
Linda Bernard, fifth-grade teacher, has overseen the fifth-grade writing program. Next year, she will move into a new role at Pine Cobble, as a dedicated writing coach for all grades.
"She’s just incredible," Wells said. "Students adore her, and they work very, very hard for her. We consistently hear from alumni that even in college and graduate school, they continue to draw upon research, writing, and editing skills that they learned from Mrs. Bernard."
Bernard has taught fifth grade at Pine Cobble for 22 years, always with a strong emphasis on excellent writing.
This is the fourth year in a row that a Pine Cobble fifth-grade student has been recognized in this competitive program. Since 2009, seven Pine Cobble fifth-graders have been recognized with awards in this statewide program.
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