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Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Reading Challenge

With summer right around the corner and the weather turning warmer, families are looking forward to summer break! We’re all looking forward to swimming, sunshine, and BBQ’s! While soaking in some of the sun’s rays, remember that it is important to encourage your children to stay engaged with learning over the summer to prevent “summer slide”. Summer slide is the natural decline in reading ability and in other academic skills that can occur over the summer months when school isn’t in session. 

Thankfully, summer slide is preventable if families intentionally carve out some time each week for math and reading activities. Reading books independently and practicing math facts to help with fluency are always good practice activities. In addition, our K-6th grade teachers are sending summer work packets home with all of our students to help keep their skills sharp over the summer. Every student that returns their summer work packet at the beginning of the year will receive a certificate for a free ice cream at Cops and Robbers and their names will be put in a drawing for additional prizes. Please encourage your child to complete their summer packet, as they may be the lucky winner of an Amazon gift card! 


Reading 

  • GISD Read to a Million Challenge
  • Every kindergartner will bring home a fun filled calendar with activities to complete.
  • Click here for a suggested reading list.
  • Please encourage your child to read for fun!  They should read a "just right book".  Be sure to encourage them to read some informational material (non-fiction). 
  • Go to the library.
  • Have family or neighborhood “Book Clubs.”

 Writing

  • Encourage your child to keep a journal throughout the summer.  They can record their thoughts, daily activities, write stories, as well as reflect on their daily reading.
  • Write notes to your children.
  • Have your children write postcards and/or letters to family and friends.  Especially if you are traveling or if they are away at camp.  Encourage grandparents, family, and friends to write to your child.