Elementary Summer Reading
Elementary Summer Reading Information, Suggestions & Links (Grades 1-5)
Dear Families and Students:
We encourage all students to read throughout the summer for enjoyment and continued proficiency. Studies have shown that children who read over the summer grow as readers, avoid the “summer slide” and build lifelong memories with their families. A suggested author list has been provided by your school librarians. These are suggested authors, you may read whatever books you choose at your reading level. This information is also available on your school’s and the public library’s websites. We also encourage you to attend one of the many free summer reading programs, craft programs and more at the public libraries.
It is advised that each student read for 20 minutes per day over the course of the summer. The reading log provided here can be used or you can use the ones provided by the public libraries’ Summer Reading Program.
Please be aware of the following information regarding summer reading:
- Nyack Public Library and Valley Cottage Public Library feature a Summer Reading Program for all ages. The theme of this years reading program is Unearth a Story. Please visit their websites for more information. With your public library card you can access thousands of books, electronic books and audiobooks at the library and also online on any type of device. If your child does not have a library card, please visit and obtain a free card. Information on how to access books online and how to obtain a virtual library card is posted on the public library websites.
- Audiobooks and electronic books are acceptable reading formats and can be counted on your reading log. You can list books that you read and books that have been read to you as well.
- If you would like, additional summer reading and learning resources with links to are included within the Summer Reading document on the website, please check your child’s Library’s Google classroom for usernames and passwords. Most can be quickly accessed through your student’s ClassLink dashboard on your home device using the following link: launchpad.classlink.com/nyackschools.
Please feel free to contact your school principal or librarian if you have any questions or need additional information.
As always, we wish you a fun, safe and restful summer. Enjoy reading!
Si ou bezwen enfòmasyon tradui an kreyòl, rele Jocelyne Abraham nan 353-7044
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