Summer Reading 2024

Reading over summer vacation may not be a priority, but it should be. Why? Summer reading is critical to a child's ability to not only retain information learned the previous year, but also to grow in knowledge and critical thinking skills for the coming year. Studies show that it is necessary for children to read on a daily basis in order to maintain literacy skills learned in the previous school year.Just like exercising keeps muscles in shape, reading keeps the brain in shape. If you don't exercise, you lose muscle, and if you don't read, you will lose literacy skills. A University of Tennessee, Knoxville, research study shows that children who don't read over the summer lose at least two months of reading development. On the other hand, students who do read over the summer may gain a month of proficiency in reading. Reading over the summer is not a suggestion to keep kids busy; it's a critical requirement to help students stay on track for their entire educational career and beyond.

Students entering grades 6-8 have a required reading assignment. Please click the corresponding link link to view the details. Students in entering grades 1-5 DO NOT have a required summer reading assignment but, in order to maintain the skills learned during this year, attached are three optional summer reading activity tracking sheets to choose from. Have students complete one activity sheet and turn in the completed form to receive a prize.

This summer the Milltown Public Library as many of programming opportunities to support readers during the summer. Click on the here each month to see children and youth events that are happening all summer long! Check out the library events for adults too. They have some wonderful programming opportunities that you don't want to miss!

R U Reading? Rutgers Athletics is excited to continue the 2024 Rutgers reading pledge! The purpose of this program is to reward students for their hard work and dedication as they continue their learning during summer months. Start reading to earn tickets to a Rutgers Football game!

Instructions:

• Scan the QR code below to access the landing page and the reading program

• The landing page has more information and the ability to sign up.

• Reach out to Kerri Decker, the Rutgers Program Coordinator @kdecker@scarletknights.com with any questions.

Calling all pizza lovers. Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading and reward their students, all in our digital dashboard.

Participation is a fun and easy way for kids to earn free books. They simply read a designated number of books – library books, books borrowed from friends or books bought at Barnes & Noble – write about their favorite part in our Reading Journal, and bring a completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore. Children then choose their free book from the books listed on the Reading Journal and collect their free book from a store near them during July and August.

In the Capstone Virtual Summer Camp Adventure, there are six bi-weekly Where Will You Go This Summer? themes that include a choice board and set of 20 FREE Capstone Interactive eBooks for each. Families can visit bit.ly/capstonesummer24 to enjoy.