Summer Reading Packet 2017
Dear Parents,
It's that time of year again and summer vacation is on the horizon. At this time of year teachers are asked by parents, "What can I do during the summer to help my child retain the academic skills he/she gained during the school year?" The best answer to that questions is READ! READ! READ! As educators and parents we know the importance of summer reading. Summer reading, not only helps your child maintain many reading skills and vocabulary that have been learned through the school year, but can also enhance their reading skills and help develop the love of books and the enjoyment of reading. Once again we encourage summer reading. The Home and School Association will sponsor the Annual Medford Lakes Summer Reading Program. Students entering grades K - 2 must read (or be read to) at least 10 hours of material, that’s only 10 minutes a day. Students entering grades 3 - 5 must read at least 20 hours of material, that's only 20 minutes a day. Students entering grades 6 - 8 must read at least 30 hours of material, that's only 30 minutes a day. The material can be magazines, newspapers, books or whatever holds your child's attention. There is NO LIMIT to the materials your child can read! Home and School will provide a special reward for the children who participate in the Summer Reading Program. To help your children participate, we have created this packet of information of summer reading programs in the community. We hope that you will take the time to look into these programs and encourage your child to READ. Have your child record the materials read and the time spend reading on the form enclosed with this packet. * PLEASE PUT FIRST AND LAST NAME ON THE LOG. ( May be on any paper so long as information is the same)
*Return it to the NEW classroom teacher by September 18th. Remember, word games such as Scrabble, Boggle and Upwards, as well as brainteasers, trivia games and word puzzle books are great for building reading skills, too. Most of all, be a role model for your child. Bring the wonder of books into your life! Have a great summer vacation filled with many wonderful books!!!
Medford Lakes Home & School Summer Reading Log Student's Name: Grade: Teacher: **Please total hours at the bottom of the page**
Title
Total Time:
Time Read Title
Time Read
Summer Reading Incentive Programs The Burlington County Public Library offers many programs for all age groups. Go to the library’s website for all programs offered and details for each program: www.bcls.lib.nj.us/dig-reading-1 Pinelands – 609-654-6113 Evesham – 856-983-1444
The following are stores, businesses and websites that also offer summer reading programs: Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9
This year the Barnes and Noble summer reading program, Summer Reading Triathlon, gives out a free book to each child who complete 3 reading triathlon activities. There are many free books to choose from and there's something for every kid in grades 1-6. This summer reading program runs May 16 - September 5, 2017 Moorestown – 856-608-1622
Marlton – 856-596-7058
Cherry Hill – 856-486-1492
TD Bank www.tdbank.com/summerreading/ Read 10 books and complete the Summer Reading Book form, available online, and take it to your nearest TD Bank. Receive $10 in a new or existing Young Saver account. Book Adventure www.bookadventure.com Visit the Kid's Place online where your child can take quizzes about books they have read. They will receive points that they can redeem for prize gift certificates. RIF Reading is Fundamental www.rif.org This summer get your kids revved up for reading. Your child can review books, write stories with other kids, and even post their artwork! Check out their monthly activity calendar for daily ideas to encourage summer reading. Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge www.scholastic.com
Scholastic has a summer reading challenge where kids read and then go online to record the minutes they've read this summer. They'll also be able to take weekly challenges to earn rewards. This summer reading program runs May 8 - September 8, 2017 Chuck E. Cheese's www.chuckecheese.com/activities/rewards-calendars Read every day for 2 weeks in a row and earn 10 FREE tokens! Junie B. Jones Reading Club http://juniebjones.com/parents/#/newsletter-signup Sign up and get a FREE starter Kit that includes a copy of Junie B Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, activity sheets and a membership ID card while supplies last.
It's that time of year again and summer vacation is on the horizon. At this time of year teachers are asked by parents, "What can I do during the summer to help my child retain the academic skills he/she gained during the school year?" The best answer to that questions is READ! READ! READ! As educators and parents we know the importance of summer reading. Summer reading, not only helps your child maintain many reading skills and vocabulary that have been learned through the school year, but can also enhance their reading skills and help develop the love of books and the enjoyment of reading. Once again we encourage summer reading. The Home and School Association will sponsor the Annual Medford Lakes Summer Reading Program. Students entering grades K - 2 must read (or be read to) at least 10 hours of material, that’s only 10 minutes a day. Students entering grades 3 - 5 must read at least 20 hours of material, that's only 20 minutes a day. Students entering grades 6 - 8 must read at least 30 hours of material, that's only 30 minutes a day. The material can be magazines, newspapers, books or whatever holds your child's attention. There is NO LIMIT to the materials your child can read! Home and School will provide a special reward for the children who participate in the Summer Reading Program. To help your children participate, we have created this packet of information of summer reading programs in the community. We hope that you will take the time to look into these programs and encourage your child to READ. Have your child record the materials read and the time spend reading on the form enclosed with this packet. * PLEASE PUT FIRST AND LAST NAME ON THE LOG. ( May be on any paper so long as information is the same)
*Return it to the NEW classroom teacher by September 18th. Remember, word games such as Scrabble, Boggle and Upwards, as well as brainteasers, trivia games and word puzzle books are great for building reading skills, too. Most of all, be a role model for your child. Bring the wonder of books into your life! Have a great summer vacation filled with many wonderful books!!!
Medford Lakes Home & School Summer Reading Log Student's Name: Grade: Teacher: **Please total hours at the bottom of the page**
Title
Total Time:
Time Read Title
Time Read
Summer Reading Incentive Programs The Burlington County Public Library offers many programs for all age groups. Go to the library’s website for all programs offered and details for each program: www.bcls.lib.nj.us/dig-reading-1 Pinelands – 609-654-6113 Evesham – 856-983-1444
The following are stores, businesses and websites that also offer summer reading programs: Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9
This year the Barnes and Noble summer reading program, Summer Reading Triathlon, gives out a free book to each child who complete 3 reading triathlon activities. There are many free books to choose from and there's something for every kid in grades 1-6. This summer reading program runs May 16 - September 5, 2017 Moorestown – 856-608-1622
Marlton – 856-596-7058
Cherry Hill – 856-486-1492
TD Bank www.tdbank.com/summerreading/ Read 10 books and complete the Summer Reading Book form, available online, and take it to your nearest TD Bank. Receive $10 in a new or existing Young Saver account. Book Adventure www.bookadventure.com Visit the Kid's Place online where your child can take quizzes about books they have read. They will receive points that they can redeem for prize gift certificates. RIF Reading is Fundamental www.rif.org This summer get your kids revved up for reading. Your child can review books, write stories with other kids, and even post their artwork! Check out their monthly activity calendar for daily ideas to encourage summer reading. Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge www.scholastic.com
Scholastic has a summer reading challenge where kids read and then go online to record the minutes they've read this summer. They'll also be able to take weekly challenges to earn rewards. This summer reading program runs May 8 - September 8, 2017 Chuck E. Cheese's www.chuckecheese.com/activities/rewards-calendars Read every day for 2 weeks in a row and earn 10 FREE tokens! Junie B. Jones Reading Club http://juniebjones.com/parents/#/newsletter-signup Sign up and get a FREE starter Kit that includes a copy of Junie B Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus, activity sheets and a membership ID card while supplies last.
