Be Creative with Reading and Writing!
Dear Parents/Guardians, As we come to the end of another school year, many parents ask, "What can I do to help my child continue their reading progress throughout the summer?" In answer, our school is offering Summer Calendar Activities for our upcoming 1st grade students. The theme this summer is “Be Creative with Reading and Writing.” Reading and Writing: The experiences included on the calendar offer students opportunities to read and write for various purposes and outcomes. Library visits are recommended as part of the program to select interesting and appropriate books for these activities. The calendar can easily be used in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Public Libraries' program entitled "Summer Reading 2009: Be Creative!" which also provides incentives to keep students reading and writing during the summer months. The requirements for successfully completing the Summer Reading experiences are simple. Students will complete sixteen or more calendar and/or journal activities. Students are also required to read a minimum of three days a week for 15 to 20 minutes. Books may be read aloud by an adult. For our incoming Kindergarten students, an adult may also write for the child. Students may buy or make a journal to record their writings and titles of books read. Then, students bring their completed journals/calendars to us by Friday September 4, 2009 for recognition. A celebration will be held to honor those students’ reading and writing efforts. We are aiming for 100% participation. We hope to see your child at our special recognition. Sincerely, Paula Schmierer |
Summer Reading - Upcoming 1st Graders
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