Summer Reading Requirements for the 2018-2019 School Year

Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

After reading Flat Stanley, the students will complete their own journal based on the adventures of Flat Stanley. This project should be completed by the first day of school. Please take a picture of your child that can be cut out and used as his or her flat self! (If this is not possible, have your child color and cut out the flat person template provided) They will write journal entries to describe activities they did with their flat person throughout the summer. These activities can include family vacations, trips to the pool, special occasions, or any summer activities!  Each student is required to complete at least 3 journal entries to describe his or her adventures! Make sure to include photographs or drawings of each adventure! Have fun! Your child will receive up to 6 bonus points to start off the year if they use real photographs!

Link to project documents:  /documents/2017/6/Flat%20Stanley%20Summer%20Project.pdf

Person template to use if student photo is not available:
 /documents/2017/6/person%20template.jpg

In addition to the above-required reading, students are asked to choose 2 of the following from either level based on their reading ability/interest.

Level 2 National Geographic Kids

1) Abraham Lincoln
2) Thomas Edison
3) Rocks and Minerals
4) Volcanoes

Level 3 National Geographic Kids

1) Anne Frank
2) Martin Luther King Jr.
3) Titanic
4) Great Migrations: Butterflies

It is essential that students practice their math facts over the summer. They should know their addition and subtraction facts up to 20. You will notice on the school supply list that each student is required to buy multiplication flashcards. 

An optional math activity is Simple Solutions Lessons 126-140. This does not need to be brought in, and it will not be graded. However, it is a great way for your child to stay fresh with their math skills that they learned in second grade.