Each student is expected to come to school in September having already read the books for their grade level (the grade they will be in). Links have been provided for your convenience, in order to provide visual identification and a summary to help in deciding which books you would like to read.  You may be able to find the books at your local library, or at another book store for less money than what is advertised on the link provided.  You can also look here for other books of interest.

Incoming Kindergarteners suggested reading:

Incoming First-Graders should choose some of these suggestions, as well as other books of interest.

It is expected that your child read a minimum of 15 minutes, four times per week. As much as possible, please have your child read aloud to you.  Keep a list of all the books read this summer.  That includes books that you read to your child.  The Book List and Math Packet must be turned in on the first day of school.

Parents: The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelese is a highly recommended resource!

Incoming Second-Graders should read a MINIMUM of 60 minutes per week. The following are just samples of texts available.  Please choose books that are at your child's reading level.  The books you choose should be at your child's comfort and interest level.
Please keep track of the books your child reads.  This does not include books you read to your children.  Please use the chart provided in your summer packet.  If you need more room, you may download the chart online (coming soon).  Mrs. Webster and Mrs. Ouelette will be collecting them on the first day of school.

Incoming Third-Graders: This summer we would like you to read as much as possible!  You must read at least two books.  One of them is Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary.  The other book must be a nonfiction title.
After you have read your books, you will prepare written responses to them.  During the first week of school, you will share these responses with your class.

Incoming Fourth-Graders must read:

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Sand  Dollar Summer by Kimberly K. Jones

Please read both books. Choose one book that you will do one of the following projects on. Please bring your projects with you on the first day of school.

• Traditional Book Report
• In The News - create the front page of a newspaper that tells about the events and characters in the book just read. The newspaper page might include weather reports, an editorial or editorial cartoon, ads... The title of the newspaper should be something appropriate for the book.
• Characters Come to Life - Create a life-size portrait of one of the characters from the book just read. The portrait should include a written piece that tells about the character. The piece might also include information about events, traits, or conflicts in the book that involve that character.
• Chatter Trait Chart - Create a chart with three columns. Each column is headed with the name of the book's characters. As the student reads the book, he or she can keep a record of the traits each character possesses and include an incident that supports each trait.
• Dear Diary - Create a diary of journals and write in at least five entries that might have been written by a character in the book just read. The entries should share details about the book.
• Glossary and Word Search - Create a glossary of ten or more words that are specific to a book's tone, setting, or characters. Define each word and write a sentence from the book that includes that word. Then create a word search puzzle that includes the glossary.
• Timeline - List important events in a person's life or story. Included are dates and illustrations.
• Diorama - Make a three-dimensional display of a scene from the book. (A shoe box may be used.)
• Story Map- Chart the story visually by drawing a map that illustrates the character's travels.
• Model - Make a model of an item or event from the book using clay, wood, or Lego's.
• Make a poster advertising the book.

Incoming Fifth-Graders:

To read for pleasure is one of the most rewarding activities in life.  Mrs. Hanson and Miss. Libby require that each student read two books appropriate for their reading level.  You may select your own book or choose from this LIST of suggestions.    Of course we would like if you read a lot more than the two required books during the summer.  Reports are due on the first day of school.
The assignment for each book is a book report that includes:

Incoming Sixth Grade Summer Reading for Mrs. Garrett:

The only other thing to keep in mind is that you are following the format I have included in your summer packet (you may view/print review format by clicking here).  By completing the guidelines you should be well on your way to writing a great review.
You may click HERE for some suggestions on which books to read.  Please note the following list contains recommended books only, however when choosing books please make sure they are level appropriate.

Incoming Sixth Grade Summer Reading for Mrs. Newman

To read for pleasure is one of the most rewarding activities in life.  I hope that as you plan your summer, you look forward to enjoying th epleasures and adventures that reading good books can offer.  I require that each student read three to five books.  Of course I wouldn't mind if you read more than that!  In addition, on the first day of school, you wil bring in two book reiews from your summer reading.  The reviews shold be no longer than one page.  Reports are due on the first day of school. This book LIST serves as a guideline and is by no means exhaustive.  Students should make good decisions about what is enjoyable to read considering their interests and the level of difficulty.  Enjoy!  
The reports should include the following:

Incoming Seventh-Grade

You are required to read 3 books. You may select these books from this LIST or check the young adult section of your local library for new releases. Ask the librarian for suggestions and keep an open mind to these suggestions. You will be required to do a project or report on each of these books.  See below for instructions:

Incoming Eighth-Grade

Select 5 books from this LIST. Read the books and write summaries which include the characters, the plot, and the resolution of the problem.  This summary should be about a page in length.  These summaries are due the first day of school in September.