Here is an article from Julie Wood, a literacy expert, on the importance of summer reading:
http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/archive/2010/07/helping-to-prevent-summer-read.html
Summer Reading:
Students are expected to read throughout the summer, 5 days a week, for 30 minutes a day. Below is a summer reading list for each grade level. Students WILL BE TESTED on these books their first week back to school.
** If you are interested in reading a book NOT listed on the list, or below your grade level, please email bmenicucci@stcharlesabq.org
or
sallison@stcharlesabq.org
BEFORE you begin the book **
Reading List for students entering grades 3 - 8. (Click Here)
Reading Log for students entereing grades 3 - 8 (Click Here)
Middle School Science Homework:
Look up the following songs on the internet and practice them. Have them memorized before school starts!!
Entering 6th Grade:
Search Youtube: “Continental Drift Song,” by “ParrMr,” or use the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Saxh_mGHt1I
Entering 7th Grade:
Search Youtube: “DNA, Fantastic! Mr. W's DNA Rap,” by “sciencemusicvideos,” or use the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdhL-T6tQco
Entering 8th Grade:
Search Youtube: "New Periodic Table Song (Updated)," by "AsapSCIENCE," or use the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgVQKCcfwnU