During the summer we are requesting that each child entering grades 1-8 read selected books from a suggested list compiled by teachers.  Many of these books can be found at local public libraries or bookstores.  We encourage all students, with the support of their parents, to read throughout the summer months.

PRIMARY GRADES:  Children should be exposed to as many books as possible.  Parents and older siblings may be actively involved in reading aloud from the suggested lists.  Summer reading should NOT be a chore or struggle but, rather, an opportunity for students to explore literature and have fun.

FIRST GRADE: 

We would love for students to be familiar with books by any of these authors:  Arnold Lobel, Eric Carle, Tomie dePaola, Leo Lionni, Dr. Seuss,  Little Critter series by Mercer Mayer, Clifford series by Norman Bidwell, Berenstain Bears series by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Henry & Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant, Poppleton series by Cynthia Rylant, Biscuit series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, & Little Bear series by Else Holmelund Minarik or the Hello Reader series (various titles, authors, and levels).  READ whatever you are able, be read to by anyone who will read to you and ENJOY!

                       
SECOND GRADE: 

Choose any of these books:

                                         Arthur Series by Marc Brown

                                         Amelia Bedelia Series by Peggy Parish

                                         Pee Wee Scouts Series

                                         Fluffy Series by McMullan

                                         The Zack Files Series by Dan Greenburg

                                         Magic Tree Series by Mary Pope Osborne

                                         Horrible Harry by Suzy Kline

                                         Rainbow Magic by Dairy Meadows

THIRD GRADE: 

Choose any of these books or authors:

                                         Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

                                         Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary

                                         Books by Matt Christopher

                                         Animal Arc series by Ben Baglio

                                         Puppy Patrol series by Jenny Dale

                                         Hank the Cowboy series by John Erickson

INTERMEDIATE GRADES AND JUNIOR HIGH:  Required reading for all students entering grades 4-8.

Activities during the first weeks of school will be focused on this literature. 

*Books marked with an  asterisk will be sent home with students prior to the end of the year to be returned on the first day of  school.

FOURTH GRADE:     
 
              (Required)       *Sarah Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

  (Suggested)    The Borrowers by Mary Norton

FIFTH GRADE:        

             (Required)        A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park 

             (Suggested – Choose One)     Crazy Lady by Jane Leslie Conly

                                                         Mr. Tucket by Gary Paulsen

SIXTH GRADE:        

            (Required)    Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert O’Brien and

            (Choose One – Required)  
                                              
                                              Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George
                                              Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Spear

                                              Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

                                              No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman
                                              Travel Team, Heat or any book by Mike Lupica
                                              The Misfits by James Howe

SEVENTH GRADE:

             (Required)       *Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Ralls and

             (Choose One – Required)   The Time Machine by HG Wells or

                                                    The Red Planet by Robert Heinlein   
  

EIGHTH GRADE:  
    
             (Required)       *Time Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi

             (Required)      Gifted Hands by Ben Carson, M.D.