Summer Reading 2023

June 27, 2023

Dear Students and Parents of Grades 1-5:

Summertime is perfect for reading the books you’ve wanted to read all year, but just haven’t had the time. Research has proven that summer reading not only keeps reading skills strong, but also enhances critical thinking skills. So take the opportunity this summer to strengthen your reading skills by sitting back and getting “Lost” in a book!

Each student in grades 1-5 will be provided with a school reading log. Additional copies, as well as a suggested book list can be found on our school website www.ps101q.org. Books will be categorized by reading level. Please read daily and log what you read and for how long. Parents please remember that students may also read their books on MYON. Parents should sign the reading log daily. The suggested time for reading would be a minimum of 20 minutes for first through second grade students and minimum of 30 minutes for third through fifth grade students. We encourage students to read for longer periods than the minimum amount required. In September, teachers will collect the logs

In September, students will be provided the opportunity to showcase their favorite book from their summer reading. The goal of the reading fair is to give you a chance to share one of your favorite books from your summer reading log with the rest of the school in a creative way. The Reading Fair also gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your favorite part of a book.

In order to celebrate these wonderful titles, we are asking for each student to display information about a book they have read over the summer. These displays could be presented on tri-fold boards (available at Walmart, Target, and Staples), PowerPoint, Flipgrid, JamBoard, or another platform. The information can be typed or handwritten. Please use bright, colorful, and neat illustrations and words! Students can even dress up like one of their characters from the book they are presenting. All presentations will be scheduled in the class, either through video conferencing or face to face interactions.

A suggested reading list is posted on our school website, www.ps101q.org. Feel free to choose any of the books listed or choose books of your own. Remember parents, kids learn by watching, so pick up a book and join in on the fun!

Our Reading Fair will be held the week of September 18th, 2023 in student classrooms.

Have a wonderful summer and enjoy your travels into the world of reading!

Sincerely,

Monique Paniagua

Principal, P.S. 101Q